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Become an Associate Member

Dorset Chamber Associates receive high level support and an increased profile within our network. The Associate programme offers businesses the opportunity to have a direct connection and association with Dorset Chamber and it’s work within the Dorset business community. Our engagement reach is as follows:

  • Dorset Business Focus magazine (readership of 10k)
  • Dorset Business Focus Digital Newsletter (bi-weekly – new for 2025)
  • Dorset Chamber database (7.5k leaders and decision makers)
  • 6k unique website visitors per month
  • LinkedIn (8.4k followers and a page reach of 70k )
  • Twitter (6.5k followers)
  • Facebook (3.2k followers)
  • Instagram (2.9k followers)

Associate Member Benefits

  • Your logo is on a dedicated Associate page in the magazine and on our website (with back link)
  • Dedicated account management
  • Marketing meeting with Dorset Chamber to identify specific marketing objectives
  • Social media engagement (like, share, comment) on relevant corporate posts when Dorset Chamber is tagged (excluding recruitment posts)
  • Priority to upgrade to Business Partner, if sector becomes available
  • On joining, social media and magazine announcement on becoming a Dorset Chamber Associate
  • Framed Associate certificate presented by Dorset Chamber CEO and images shared on social media
  • Unique digital Associate logo for your use
  • One feature page per year in the magazine
  • Press releases are prioritised for publication in our fortnightly digital newsletter (subject to editorial relevance), magazine and on the Dorset Chamber website and are shared on social media subject to editorial relevance (not guaranteed within regular membership).

  • In addition to full access to all member events, training and workshops, Associates receive:

    • Two spaces at a Directors Network event per year
    • One dedicated Associate event per year (two tickets)
    • One complimentary stand at a Dorset Chamber Expo each year
    • An allocation of £150 for Chamber events or sponsorship of standard Dorset Chamber events and Expo’s excluding special events, Business Festival events and the President’s Lunch or Ball

To find out more about becoming an Associate Member, please contact membership@dorsetchamber.co.uk