A new network to support business owners in Verwood hosted its first meeting in May.

The first meeting of the Verwood Business Network was a breakfast meeting, sponsored by Verwood Rotary Club.

The network provides the opportunity for local businesses of all sizes to come together to support one another, share new ideas and find out more about what will help them to grow. 

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Meetings are to be held monthly from 7.30am - 8.30am at The Hub in Verwood (doors open from 7.00am for refreshments). 

Future meetings will include speakers on key issues plus time for informal networking and exchanging ideas.  

The next meeting is on Wednesday, June 12, with a speaker from the Dorset Growth Hub to talk about finding and applying for business grants.

The network as that anyone interested in attending this to contact David McGregor on 07858 440208.