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2012 Games coming to Weymouth & Portland

Pleased or not pleased? It is going to happen whatever so lets look to capitilise on it for the local area.

Concerns have been raised over many topics - logistics, local transport during the event, parking near to the causeway in residential roads, access to Portland and many more. Some very good points have been raised in the documents below produced by BDEP and further down this page you will find a link to their action plan

The Dorset ‘Legacy’

One of the objectives of the Dorset Working Group for the London 2012 Games is to maximise the economic, social, health, and environmental benefits from the Games. The Dorset Strategic Partnership (DSP) is working with partners ......read more


2012 Means Opporunities For Us All

There is a great deal for local businesses to do to be ready for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. It is time for Dorset businesses to.... read more

 

2012 - What's In It For Dorset?

Delivering the London 2012 Games will be a massive undertaking requiring goods and services from an enormous number of businesses across the UK, not just those in London... read more

 

After 2012

It would be a mistake to treat the London 2012 Games opportunity as the climax of a business’ performance. In fact, the benefits to the business can go far beyond any contract, sponsorship or licence opportunity.... read more

 

Brand Guidelines And Use Of Yhe Olympic Mark

The London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) will be protecting the use of all the names, phrases, marks, logos.... read more

 

Culture And Dorset's Image And Identity

As part of London 2012’s offer, there was a promise that the City will come alive as never before “with energy, passion and excitement”. But the party won’t just be confined to London.... read more

 

How To Bid On A Contract

The delivery of the London 2012 Games and their legacy is like no other programme of work. The scale and specialist requirements, coupled with the immoveable deadline for delivery, create a set of specific and unique challenges.... read more

 

Join Forces: How To Be A Sub-Contractor

Small businesses have competed successfully for contracts and licences in the past – and they will for the London 2012 Games.... read more

 

Key Dates & Facts

2012 - Onwards: Legacy and lasting benefits – new sports venues, new stars, a healthier nation including Dorset, a wealthier nation including Dorset, business, economic, social, cultural, and environmental benefits.... read more

 

Prepare To Partner And Work In Clusters

Partnering with another business with complementary capabilities may make the difference between a bid that fails, and one that meets all the requirements.... read more

 

SWOT For The 2012 Opportunity (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats)

Business owners and managers are invited to answer these questions and to look at ways of managing what lies ahead for the sustainable development of their business from now until 2013 and beyond.... read more

 

Top 10 Things Businesses Can Do Now!

1. Register your business on the business section of the London 2012 Games website... read more

 

Top 10 Tips For Employers On Training

Creating a skilled and happy workforce can be a big challenge for businesses. Here, a past winner of the Dorset Business Award for Skills and Workforce Development, sponsored by the Learning and Skills Council, share some of the secrets of their success.... read more

 

What We Know About Visitors To The Games

Around 70,000 people are expected to attend the Games in London. There are, however, wide ranging estimates of the number of people who may be spectators at the sailing events in Weymouth & Portland.... read more

 

What Works?

Here’s a selection of sales tactics that work according to businesses from towns and cities that have previously hosted the Games.... read more

 

 

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To raise your comments on the Olympics and how it will effect your business use the Forum on this website.

 


Read the Action Plan on dorsetforyou.com

 




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