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Regional Employers Eager to Snap Up University Talent
Dozens of regional employers gathered at the University of Worcester’s Careers Fair to connect with students and scout future graduate talent. Held on campus by the University’s Business School, hundreds of students were able to meet representatives from companies...
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Regional Employers Eager to Snap Up University Talent
Dozens of regional employers gathered at the University of Worcester’s Careers Fair to connect with students and scout future graduate talent. Held on campus by the University’s Business School, hundreds of students were able to meet representatives from companies...
Member News
Calibre Wins Best Remote Administrative Agency 2025
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services, ‘Calibre’, a Worcester-based agency founded by multi award-winner Naomi Wachner has been named Best Remote Administrative Support Agency 2025 by the prestigious Facilities Management Awards. This national recognition highlights...
Meet OCM – Your local experts in sustainable IT asset management
As a proud new member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, OCM is excited to introduce their team to fellow businesses across the region. Based in Pershore, Jennine, Richard and co have been delivering secure, sustainable and reliable IT...
Patron & Strategic News
University Domestic Violence Expert Gives Keynote Address in Malta
An expert from the University of Worcester has given the keynote speech at a conference to mark the 30th Anniversary since the establishment of domestic violence services in Malta. Dr Beverley Gilbert, Senior Lecturer in Domestic/Sexual Violence and Criminology, spoke...
University of Worcester Business School Announce- Help to Grow: Management Course
The University of Worcester Business School are pleased to announce that they are now accepting registrations for the next cohort of the Help to Grow: Management Course, which will begin on Thursday 27th February 2025. Help to Grow: Management is a highly successful,...
Chamber News
What’s going on? Chamber Business Expo 2022
The Chamber Business Expo, sponsored by Hewett Recruitment, will return to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on Thursday 10 March. The events and seminars have been locked in, stands sold out and over 700 people are expected to attend the Expo throughout the day...
Helping shape future business support
As part of the Chamber’s responsibility to represent the views of local businesses, I am pleased to announce our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. The survey and subsequent report will provide a useful snapshot of the local economy and will inform the...
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New plans to get Britain building in coronavirus recovery
The government have introduced measures to help the construction industry boost building and return to work safely. Government to extend planning permission deadlines, saving hundreds of construction projects’ permissions from expiring Planning appeals will be sped up...
PM announces easing of lockdown restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out further changes to lockdown measures in England on Tuesday 23 June. From Saturday 4 July, pubs, restaurants and hairdressers will be able to reopen, providing they adhere to COVID Secure guidelines. All hospitality indoors will be...
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Charity News
Chamber goes pink for Breast Cancer Now
On Wednesday 20 October, Chamber staff pulled out their best pink outfits to support #WearItPink Day, in support of Breast Cancer Now. The day is officially due to be held on Friday 22 October, but with most staff working from home on this day, the team brought...
Postcards from Life – Lots set to go under the hammer
More than 250 miniature masterpieces are set to go under the hammer during an online auction for St Michael’s Hospice. Postcards from Life has raised tens of thousands of pounds for St Michael’s since launching in 2015. This year’s field is among the best yet, with...
BCC welcomes start of trade deals with Australia and New Zealand
Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is good news to hear that the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand will finally come into...
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BCC welcomes start of trade deals with Australia and New Zealand
Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is good news to hear that the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand will finally come into...
Worcestershire News
INCREASE REVENUE THROUGH COMMERCIAL AND AUDIENCE SEGMENTATION
By Christian Collison, CEO of sports marketing agency, Nifty Communications. Everyone knows the digital age has turned traditional sponsorship models on their head but there are still revenue-generating opportunities that many clubs and organisations are missing. Take...
Worcestershire firm marks five-year IT partnership
A Worcestershire IT firm has celebrated a successful five-year partnership with a specialist Black Country business. Kidderminster IT solutions provider Minster Micro Computers, and Wolverhampton digital label specialist CS Labels, began their IT link-up five years...
Herefordshire News
Call for businesses and property owners in Leominster to get involved in the town’s regeneration
Leominster’s town centre is set to benefit from the renovation and restoration of a number of its historic buildings thanks to grant funding available through the Leominster High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme. The Leominster HSHAZ is a regeneration...
Marches LEP investment in skills helping region to recover
A multi-million pound investment in building skills across the Marches is playing a key part in helping the region’s fightback from the Covid pandemic, the leader of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership said today. Marches LEP chair Mandy Thorn MBE said the...
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DRPG Empowers The Westminster School Students Through Creative Industry Programme for Special Educational Needs
Creative communications agency DRPG has continued its commitment to giving back to the community with a creative initiative for The Westminster School in Rowley Regis, West Midlands. Through a hands-on workshop series, students were introduced to the world of media...
Joint Area Council Notes
Retail (1) Business is steady with one month up and the next month down, but it could be much worse. We have been affected this year by a shortage of stock caused by moving production of some items from China to India, although some of these issues were internal, not...
Ballards LLP Partner Appointed to AGN International’s EMEA IT Committee
Ballards LLP, one of the Midlands’ prominent independent audit and advisory firms, announces that Sean Devlin, IT & Digital Transformation Partner, has been appointed to AGN International’s EMEA IT Committee. AGN International is a worldwide...
Wye Valley Brewery Unveil Golden Keg Trophy for Winners Malvern RFC
For the first time in history local rugby teams Malvern Rugby Club and Ledbury Rugby Club clashed in a highly anticipated league match. The two teams are proudly sponsored by Wye Valley Brewery who created a trophy like no other; a golden keg symbolising camaraderie,...
HCR Law Reaffirms Commitment to 2040 Net Zero Goal
HCR Law has today (Thursday, 5th December) published its annual report, ‘Audit of Carbon Emissions and Decarbonisation Strategy’. Now in its third year, the report outlines the firm’s progress towards achieving its goal of becoming a Net Zero business by 2040. In the...
Panto Brings Festive Cheer to Children’s Ward at Hereford Hospital
The cast of Sleeping Beauty made a festive visit to the Children’s Ward at Hereford County Hospital this week. Whilst talking to the young patients, the cast gave out flags and goodies as a pre-Christmas treat. The visit was part of The Courtyard’s commitment to...
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