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Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...

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Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...

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Member News

Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...

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Patron & Strategic News

Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...

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Oakland International Appoints Sustainability Manager

Oakland International Appoints Sustainability Manager

Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has appointed Doyin Adeleye as their new Sustainability and ESG Manager.   Bringing an abundance of climate, energy, sustainability and ESG experience, Doyin will work across the Oakland group of businesses...

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Chamber News

Chair’s Report April 2024

Chair’s Report April 2024

There’s lots happening at the Chamber as we move, hopefully, towards Spring and Summer. Numerous events for all levels of membership, dinners, networking events and the Awards Gala in June. There will also be news regarding a re-vamped and enlarged Expo for October....

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Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barnsley Marshall Limited – Barnsley Marshall are structural and civil engineers with a well-diverse and experienced team in engineering, problem solving and customer service. Bee Lighting Ltd – Bee Lighting are...

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Our Latest Member

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barnsley Marshall Limited – Barnsley Marshall are structural and civil engineers with a well-diverse and experienced team in engineering, problem solving and customer service. Bee Lighting Ltd – Bee Lighting are...

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Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barnsley Marshall Limited – Barnsley Marshall are structural and civil engineers with a well-diverse and experienced team in engineering, problem solving and customer service. Bee Lighting Ltd – Bee Lighting are...

Policy News

Quarterly Economic Survey Now Live for Q1 2024

Quarterly Economic Survey Now Live for Q1 2024

Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...

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COP28: An Overview

COP28: An Overview

COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November until 12 December 2023. UN Climate Change conferences (or COPs) take place every year, and are the world’s only multilateral...

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Skills News

Boost Recruitment and Retention with ISO 9001

Boost Recruitment and Retention with ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is known internationally for helping businesses consistently meet customer requirements but is less known for its other benefits like supporting recruitment and retention. Local ISO experts at ISO Quality Services highlight five ways ISO 9001 could help you...

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Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces

Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces

Kelly White, Managing Director of Number Fifteen Recruitment, has spent the last three months studying for a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace, and is now sharing best practice with local employers...

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Charity News

St Michael’s Hospice Open new shop in Hay-on-Wye

St Michael’s Hospice Open new shop in Hay-on-Wye

St Michael’s Hospice has today welcomed visitors to the opening of its new charity shop in Hay-on-Wye. Conveniently located at The Craft Centre, next to the Oxford Street car park, the shop is filled with a great range of pre-loved items, including clothing, books,...

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St Michael’s Hospice Welcomes New Chief Executive

St Michael’s Hospice Welcomes New Chief Executive

St Michael’s Hospice is delighted to welcome Matt Fellows as its new Chief Executive. He is replacing Mike Keel who has retired having spent eight years at the helm of the Bartestree-based charity. Matt joins at a time of celebration for St Michael’s which is marking...

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Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed 

Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed 

BCC survey of more than 1,000 UK businesses finds one third (33%) are negatively impacted by the current Bank of England interest rate.   Small and mid-sized firms (39%), manufacturers (36%) and business to consumer firms (37%) are more likely to report a...

BCC News

Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed 

BCC survey of more than 1,000 UK businesses finds one third (33%) are negatively impacted by the current Bank of England interest rate.   Small and mid-sized firms (39%), manufacturers (36%) and business to consumer firms (37%) are more likely to report a...

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Worcestershire News

Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...

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Herefordshire News

25th ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY CONTINUES …..

25th ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY CONTINUES …..

IMAGE – Another proud moment for Discover Parks in Herefordshire as nominators of this months charity donation, Richard & Jane Lodge, hand over the big cheque. (image left) Sue Strachan, Herefordshire Champion for Alzheimer’s Research UK receives it...

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Herefordshire Care Home Kington Court Wins Top 20 Award

Herefordshire Care Home Kington Court Wins Top 20 Award

Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing its place among the top twenty-rated care homes in the West Midlands. The prestigious award, presented by carehome.co.uk through its annual ‘Top 20 Awards’,...

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Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign

A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...

read more
Chair’s Report April 2024

Chair’s Report April 2024

There’s lots happening at the Chamber as we move, hopefully, towards Spring and Summer. Numerous events for all levels of membership, dinners, networking events and the Awards Gala in June. There will also be news regarding a re-vamped and enlarged Expo for October....

read more
Oakland International Appoints Sustainability Manager

Oakland International Appoints Sustainability Manager

Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has appointed Doyin Adeleye as their new Sustainability and ESG Manager.   Bringing an abundance of climate, energy, sustainability and ESG experience, Doyin will work across the Oakland group of businesses...

read more

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