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New Monthly Workshop Series Launches to Help Small Business Owners Accelerate Profit and Build Lasting Legacy
Profit Acceleration Workshops at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce HQ Explore 12 Proven Strategies for Strategic Business Growth A new monthly workshop series designed to transform how small business owners approach growth and profitability has...
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New Monthly Workshop Series Launches to Help Small Business Owners Accelerate Profit and Build Lasting Legacy
Profit Acceleration Workshops at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce HQ Explore 12 Proven Strategies for Strategic Business Growth A new monthly workshop series designed to transform how small business owners approach growth and profitability has...
Member News
Virtual tour transforms local charity play centre
Technology with Heart: Visual-Eyes & The Chamwell Centre For most of us, visiting a new location is routine. But for the children supported by the Chamwell Charity Centre, a new environment can be a source of significant stress. Chamwell provides a vital safe...
Key Employment Law Updates: Winter 2025
Employment Rights Bill in “Ping Pong” Phase as Key Provisions Remain in Debate As winter 2025 approaches, the Employment Rights Act 2025 has yet to be finalised, with several headline provisions still under dispute following rejection by the House of Lords on 28...
Patron & Strategic News
Capital Allowances for Solar Panels
Are you considering installing solar panels on your business premises? As well as the environmental benefits and energy efficiency, solar panels can provide tax benefits too. There are two main types of allowances applicable for solar panels: 1. Annual Investment...
Worcester Aiming for the Treble in the Battle of the M5!
The University of Worcester is looking to retain the highly coveted trophy for the third time in a row as sports teams across the campus prepare for Varsity 2025. Teams from the University of Worcester will face teams from the University of Gloucestershire in 17...
Chamber News
Festive programme of in-person Events
The return of in-person events has been a great success for the Chamber. With a mixed approach to events, including digital meetups as well as physical networking, our attendees can now get the best of both worlds and our hybrid approach caters for a wider range of...
Joint Area Council November 2021 update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
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Policy News
British Business Bank to temporarily replace Finance Guarantee (EFG)
At Budget 2020, the Chancellor announced that a ‘Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme’ (CBILS) will temporarily replace the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG), becoming available over the coming weeks. CBILS supports a wiide range of business finance...
Your business journey to net zero Event
BEIS are launching a virtual event for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), focused on the Midlands area, which will take place on 10 February. The event is called “Your business journey to Net Zero” and will take place virtually using a digital platform from...
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Charity News
Foxbury Fields Vineyard supports Hellens Garden Festival charity fundraiser
AN ARTISAN Herefordshire wine company will be attending the two-day Hellens Garden Festival in the county to raise money for the charities St Michaels Hospice and Back to the Wild (June 2021). Foxbury Fields Vineyard, which is based in Bromsberrow, will be at Hellens...
Walk Worcestershire’s waterways for hospice care
Walkers, nature lovers and hospice supporters are being invited to stride out on the St Richard’s Hospice Waterways Walk this summer. Rather than take part on a single day, walkers can choose an 11 or 22-mile route on any day in July or August. Kelly Johns, hospice...
Three quarters of firms offer flexible working – but significant sectoral disparities exist
According to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Insight Unit, the vast majority (76%) of businesses surveyed say they offer flexible working to their employees. The research has been released by the BCC ahead of the Lords’ third reading of the...
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Three quarters of firms offer flexible working – but significant sectoral disparities exist
According to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Insight Unit, the vast majority (76%) of businesses surveyed say they offer flexible working to their employees. The research has been released by the BCC ahead of the Lords’ third reading of the...
Worcestershire News
Purple power – Worcester brings the Purple Flag home
The official presentation of the physical purple flag to Worcester was made last month in Ireland, following the city’s award of the prestigious Purple Flag status in August this year. Collecting the purple flag on behalf of Worcester at a glittering ceremony were...
Annual TDM Graduation Ceremony on Monday 17th October 2022
The Development Manager Ltd. (TDM), a West Midlands based Apprenticeship, Training and Skills Bootcamp provider, held its annual graduation ceremony at The Henry Sandon Hall, on Monday 17th October. The ceremony saw 40 of TDM’s Level 3, Level 4 and Level 6 BSc (Hons)...
Herefordshire News
Hereford receives £22.4m to transform the city
Hereford has been successful in its bid for funding from the Government’s Towns’ Fund. A total of £22.4 million has been secured for the development of up to 15 transformational projects included in the city’s ‘Town’s Investment Plan’ (TIP). The projects were...
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fifth grant
A fifth grant covering May 2021 to September 2021 will be open to claims from late July 2021.
The grant is taxable and will be paid out in a single instalment.
Guidance for claiming the grant will be available by the end of June 2021.
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University Works with RSPB on New Initiative to Help Birds
The University of Worcester and Worcester and Malvern RSPB Group are working together again on a new project to help improve habitats and increase food supply for birds. Following the success of an initiative aimed at improving food supply for farmland birds on the...
Find out the secrets of the Severn Valley Railway!
The Severn Valley Railway is to throw open its doors on 5 and 6 April for its annual Open House Weekend. This is a rare chance for visitors to access many areas not usually open to the public. They’ll also be able to meet volunteers and discover what goes on behind...
Early Years Conference Marks Launch of University Centre in Worcester
The work of early years professionals in the county was the topic of a conference which marked the launch of a new University Centre at Heart of Worcestershire College. The internationally renowned author, Ben Kingston-Hughes, who has written several early years...
Mark Martin is announced as Chair of ONE Creative environments
ONE Creative environments (ONE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Martin as Chair of the Board, effective immediately. ONE is a multi-disciplinary design company, which is currently celebrating 50 years in business, and has the USP of having all the...
ACRS Ltd Marks a Milestone
This year, ACRS Ltd proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a remarkable journey from a small startup to a trusted name in air conditioning and refrigeration across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Warwickshire. Founded in 2000 by...
Businesses Feeling the Strain of Inflationary Pressures
Reacting to the latest inflation published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data underlines the inflationary pressures in the economy right now and the real challenges businesses are...
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