Invest In Dover

💻Thinking of starting your own online business? 📃Not sure if you’re trading legally? Business Companion offers a free, government-backed resource to help you: ✅understand your legal obligations ✅find answers to common questions ✅download free resources, including sample contract terms you can use ➡️Find out more: loom.ly/XD-8xH4

We are thrilled to share that our work within the South East is recognised in the new #KEF5 results. We're still in the top tier for public engagement and research partnerships, and we rank 12th for CPD provision amongst English Universities 🎉 ow.ly/yjl050X0Krj

Hosting the Great British Trade Reception at @LibDemConf yesterday. Thrilled @PaulKohlerSW19 MP addressed us, highlighting how #Dover is leading the way in growing the economy while reducing impact, delivering jobs & prosperity. Thank you to all who attended. #LDConf @LibDems

Join us on Thursday 2nd October 2025 at the Kent Event Centre, Detling for the KCFG Networking Breakfast. Featuring a session hosted by Ella Sandall, with Tudor Price delivering a 15-minute update on devolution and local government reform. More here: hubs.la/Q03Jgh8g0

Three new job clubs are available across the district, providing free support to residents looking for work. The next sessions take place as follows: Fri 19 Sept, #Sandwich Jubilee Centre Fri 26 Sept, #Deal Welfare Club Mon 6 Oct, #Dover Charlton Centre dover.gov.uk/jobclub

Latest news: Council calls for action following EFRA Committee reports on border biosecurity dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rel…

A topping out ceremony marked a key milestone in the multi-million pound landmark development of The Bench building in #Dover, as part of the transformational Dover Beacon Project. investindover.co.uk/insights/toppi…

⏳ Last chance to apply for the King’s Awards for Enterprise! Applications close next week – showcase your success and inspire others by applying for our next round. Check your eligibility and apply online now 👉gov.uk/kings-awards-f… #KingsAwards #UKBusiness #UKHonour

🎉Congratulations – we’ve had another £2,000 winner this weekend with Dover District Lotto! The lucky winner supports Friends of the East Kent, one of over 130 local good causes benefitting from a regular income thanks to your local lottery. Sign up today doverlotto.com

NEWS: CancerTools.org, a unique non-profit cancer research tool supplier and part of Cancer Research UK, has chosen Discovery Park in Sandwich, Kent as the home of their first UK-based laboratory. Read more here: investindover.co.uk/news/

🚀 Thinking of starting a business? The 'Start Your Business' series will support entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to kick start their own ventures or turn a side hustle into a full business. We have six great sessions which cover topics such as understanding who your customer is, getting your head around finance and how to plan out your first year in business as well as inspiring case study sessions where successful business owners share their experiences of going through the start-up journey and the lessons they learned. ➡️ More information: business.gov.uk/export-academy…

Royal St. George's is honoured to have been selected to host the AIG Women’s Open in 2027. It will be a privilege to welcome the finest women golfers in the world to Sandwich.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Port of Dover is the star of a brand-new Channel 4 documentary series! Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port, produced by ITN Productions will premiere at 8pm, Monday 2nd June and run for 6 weeks: portofdover.com/press-releases…

A new food outlet is spreading its wings on Dover Market Square – a new Chicken Cottage was officially opened when Cllr Kevin Mills, the Leader of Dover District Council cut the ribbon in Dover earlier today

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