"I feel that the BID is a great opportunity for Dorchester to become the town it wants to be rather than another 'clone town'.

The BID can involve small businesses as well as large multiples. We all have an equal vote, let's all use it however we see fit.

I intend to 'Back the BID'."

Simon Dabbs
Sports Gear

Phil Gordon
Project Manager
Dorchester BID

"Dorchester has a great opportunity to draw more visitors and regular local shoppers alike but it will only succeed if we can give the customer what they want and make the whole 'Dorchester experience' one that will encourage people to come back time and time again.

I believe that the BID is the perfect catalyst to enable the necessary changes to take place in our town and ensure that Dorchester gets its fair share of trade and prosperity over the coming years.

With Poundbury, the Brewery site and the Charles street development all going ahead we have to respond now to make sure that the older more established town centre has the vitality and allure to keep its existing customers as well as draw in those visiting the new attractions as they come on stream. Together we can make a really positive difference to the future of our great county town."