2011 Dover Switch on of Dover Christmas Lights increased the normal footfall in the Town which was great news for the traders.
The cast of the latest pantomime from the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury..headed by childrens favourite Stephen Mulhern and  Kate Quinnell, helped Mayor of Dover, Right Worshipful Councillor Mrs Ronnie Philpott to switch on the lights
Dover District Council is offering free parking on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 December in all DDC owned car parks across the district which is a big opportunity for traders.
On 17th November Jayne - new Green Grocer and florist opened for business in the high Street.

Dover is one of the best known names in the world and we wish to show you why

Dover District Chamber of Commerce extends a great welcome to you. Our service to members extends across the district including Dover, Deal, Sandwich and the villages. We aim to help you increase your turnover and reduce your costs.

2012 Dover Tattoo takes place on 1st & 2nd June 2012

Launch of local Business Roadshow on Saturday 5th November 2011 in the Market Square

A completely new and innovative marketing solution.

Councillor Ronnie Phillpott, Mayor of Dover, Charlie Elphicke, Member of Parliament for Dover with a group from Dover District Chamber of Commerce and Dover District Council join Roger Knight to launch new venture. .

View website - Business on the move!

Launch of Business Advice Clinics

Following the announcement of the closure of Pfizer at Sandwich, the two largest business support bodies in the East Kent coastal business community have launched a series of business advice clinics. The Thanet & East Kent Chamber and the Dover District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 30-minute consultations in Dover and Broadstairs once a month throughout the year.

The sessions will be open to enterprises of all sizes who would like to benefit from the opportunity to discuss with commercial specialists any aspect of their business in total confidence. There will be no charge for the service.

Chamber manager Sylvia Fagg said: “The Business Advice Clinics will be staffed by successful businessmen and women who understand what is needed to beat the competition”.

Chamber Chief Executive David Foley added: “We expect to provide professional assistance to both start-up companies looking to locate in East Kent and to established firms wanting to increase their sales.”

The clinics take place on the first Wednesday of the month in Dover and the first Friday of the month in Broadstairs. For more details or to book a place, contact one of the following:

Dover: Email: mail@doverchamber.co.uk Tel: 01304 824955

Broadstairs: Email: manager@tekc.co.uk Tel: 01943 609289

Dover Business Support

The Dover District Chamber of Commerce Business Advisory Group offers dedicated Business Support  in the Dover area to help local business get the right advice to help boost revenue and business opportunities. This is a free service offered to local businesses.

Contact the Dover Business Support office on 01304 229111 or email dbs@doverchamber.co.uk to talk over your business issues or concerns.