2012 Games coming to Weymouth & Portland
At our 1st October 2009 meeting we welcomed a presentaion from Detective Inspector Richard Bell - Deputy Head of Dorset Security for the 2012 Games. We enjoyed an excellent and informed presenation giving information as is known (not assumed or guessed but facts) Richard is coming back to update us in October 2010 after the Sail for Gold when Olympic procedures will be tested...........Join DMN and be informed.
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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Read the Action Plan on dorsetforyou.com
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