Dolphin Shopping Centre returns as Dorset Chamber Platinum Business Partner for 2022

The Dolphin Centre in Poole has joined Dorset Chamber’s Business Partner Programme as Platinum Partners, following an eight-year membership. Previously Business Partners from 2016-19, the centre has reinvested in the programme for 2022 to support its ongoing development plans to enhance Poole’s retail experience.

John Grinnell, Centre Manager of the Dolphin Centre, said: “While continuing to invest in the Dolphin Centre and the reimagining of our retail space, we’re extremely pleased to be strengthening our relationship with Dorset Chamber to support this. This membership firmly cements our place in Dorset’s business community and shows our ongoing commitment to support our retailers and future projects.”

Ian Girling, Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber, said: “I’d like to offer The Dolphin Centre a very warm welcome as they return as a Platinum Business Partner. As the largest indoor shopping centre in Dorset, The Dolphin Centre is extremely important within the local economy and home to many strong retail brands.

“We all know that retail is going through a lot of change at this time and Legal & General is driving forward with incredibly innovative plans. It’s very important there is strong retail representation in Dorset Chamber and am pleased to see this continue.”

The Platinum Business Partnership puts the Dolphin Centre at the forefront of the local retail economy, positioned alongside other leading businesses and organisations in Dorset. With a number of benefits including support from the Chamber, and the ability to voice key industry issues to the British Chamber of Commerce, the centre will be a key authoritative voice for other retail figureheads in Dorset and beyond.

Other benefits of the membership include attendance at key Dorset and British Chamber events, priority sponsorship for events and exposure within Dorset Chamber’s publications, website and other Chamber marketing.

In 2020, the Dolphin Centre began an exciting period of transformation with the launch of many initiatives to boost Poole’s offering and support the local community. Initiatives such as the introduction of KINGLAND, GATHER and The Dolphin Street Market have been successful so far in achieving the centre’s regeneration aims. www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk

It’s very important there is strong retail representation in Dorset Chamber and am pleased to see this continue