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Funding
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This section explains how the LEP accesses funding for Dorset in a number of ways and through various key channels.
Local Delivery
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There are some really exciting projects that the LEP has, or is, currently helping bring to life. Each project will bring long term growth and prosperity, more jobs, more housing and ensure that Dorset remains alive with opportunities.
Governance
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Like every organisation, the LEP has to adhere to a structure of governance. In this section you can meet the LEP Board, read our Assurance Framework and catch up on the latest meetings and minutes.
Invest In Dorset
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Invest in Dorset is part of Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership and was created to help attract inward investment and aid the exportation of Dorset business overseas. The Invest in Dorset team comprises of economic development professionals.
Business Support
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The success of your businesses is essential to both Dorset and the UK's economy. In recognition of this, the LEP has facilitated a number of initiatives and opportunities to support Dorset Enterprise.
Enterprise Zone

Chambers of Commerce

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The following is a list of the various chambers of commerce in Dorset. Click here to access the British Chambers of Commerce.

Dorset Growth Hub

Dorset Growth Hub

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Local Authority Support

Local Authority Support

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Chambers of Commerce

Chambers of Commerce

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Other National Services, Exporting & Events

Other National Services, Exporting & Events

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Dorset's Voice in Public Consultations

Dorset's Voice in Public Consultations

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Business Support Loans

Growing Places Fund

The Growing Places Fund is designed to generate economic activity in the short term by addressing immediate infrastructure and site constraints to enable the delivery of jobs and housing. It is a revolving fund based on the principles of investment, repayment and reinvestment, where applicants pay the loaned monies back so that the Dorset LEP can re-invest into further schemes across the LEP geography.

The £9.4m fund can only be used for capital expenditure and normally has a maximum loan term of 5 years. It may be used by businesses that have viable projects, including security that can deliver economic growth, even if the business is unable to access alternative funding mechanisms.

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