| The local authority Economic Development Units: | |
| • | Support local companies directly or through partner organisations |
| • | Promote and support inward investment |
| •. | Enhance local conditions to increase economic prosperity in their respective areas |
| The development and competitiveness of new and existing businesses is supported through: | |
| • | Business advice and brokering of support through a range of agencies |
| • | Consultation and lobbying for local interests |
| • | Business sites and property searches using a property database linked to commercial property agents |
| • | Subsidised attendance at European trade fairs |
| • | Workforce development programme of subsidised training to improve workforce skills and encourage business leaders |
| • | Business networking |
| • | Business exhibitions and events |
| • | Business start-up advice and training |
| • | Marketing the region for commercial development and inward investment |
The Economic Development Units have a close working relationship with the South West Regional Development Agency, the Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole Economic Partnership and other educational, employment and business support organisations. To find out more, please see the information in the Business Support section or contact:
| John Wicks, Economic Development Manager |
| Bournemouth Borough Council, |
| Town Hall Annexe, |
| St Stephen's Road, |
| Bournemouth BH2 6AE |
| T: 01202 451109 |
| E: john.wicks@bournemouth.gov.uk |
| W: www.bournemouth.gov.uk |
| Kevin Poulton, Economic Generation Manager |
| East Dorset District Council, |
| Council Offices, Furzehill, |
| Wimborne BH21 4HN |
| T: 01202 639008 |
| E: kpoulton@eastdorset.gov.uk |
| W: www.eastdorset.gov.uk |
| Paul Riley, Economic Development Manager |
| Christchurch Borough Council, |
| Civic Offices, Bridge Street, |
| Christchurch BH23 1AZ |
| T: 01202 495007 |
| E: p.riley@christchurch.gov.uk |
| W: www.dorsetforyou.com |
| Peter Wheelhouse, Economic Development Manager |
| Borough of Poole, Civic Centre, Poole BH15 2RU |
| T: 01202 633032 |
| E: p.wheelhouse@poole.gov.uk |
| W: www.boroughofpoole.com |