Wayne Gretsky was once asked if there was a secret to his success as a hockey player. He simply said: "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where its been."

The UK Web Design Association was established in 2001 to encourage and promote industry standards within the British web design and new media sector. The UKWDA is the largest internet association in Europe and now has 9996 members.

Dorchester and District Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Tourism is an organisation with 130 business members and is proactive on local issues in the Dorchester area.

The Dorchester BID (Business Improvement District) was set up to provide a regular and predictable source of funding for town initiatives.