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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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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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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

New Future of Farming Line-up Announced

New Future of Farming Line-up Announced

Royal Three Counties Show, 14th-16th June 2024 Water quality, soil health, biodiversity, succession planning, the latest developments in agri-tech and the positive role cattle can play in improving the environment are some of the big conversations due to take place...

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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

Herefordshire News

New Future of Farming Line-up Announced

New Future of Farming Line-up Announced

Royal Three Counties Show, 14th-16th June 2024 Water quality, soil health, biodiversity, succession planning, the latest developments in agri-tech and the positive role cattle can play in improving the environment are some of the big conversations due to take place...

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New Future of Farming Line-up Announced

New Future of Farming Line-up Announced

Royal Three Counties Show, 14th-16th June 2024 Water quality, soil health, biodiversity, succession planning, the latest developments in agri-tech and the positive role cattle can play in improving the environment are some of the big conversations due to take place...

read more
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

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