On Thursday 10th October 2024, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, hosted their annual Business Expo at the University of Worcester Arena. This was the Chamber’s first Business Expo at the University Arena, having moved from the Three Counties Showground. With 150 exhibitors prepared for the event, an estimated 800 attendees were expected. However, the Expo exceeded all predictions, drawing over 950+ visitors throughout the day (from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm)—making it the highest turnout in its history!
The Chambers Business Expo has a long past in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, making it a staple within the business community. The Expo is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to present their business to those attending, make long-lasting connections, network, and make themselves known within the community. The day also has an agenda full of networking opportunities, seminars, and talks from experts in their fields.
The October 2024 Expo was no different and kicked off with a breakfast and a warm welcome from Sharon Smith, Chief Executive of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, and Ben Mannion, Owner and Director of Hewett Recruitment. Throughout the day, attendees participated in two fast-paced speed networking sessions, offering a dynamic twist on traditional networking. There was also a joint seminar by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council on local support, grants, and funding, as well as an insightful session on how B2B and B2C businesses can make an impact on TikTok.
The Chamber was thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from both exhibitors and attendees and has already begun planning next year’s Expo. For more highlights from the event, check out the Chamber’s social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Instagram.
If you’re interested in exhibiting at the next Expo or want to learn more, feel free to reach out at [email protected].