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Four ways to improve internal communication in your business
Running a growing business is exciting — but communication is often the first thing to become challenging. Many growing businesses reach a point where updates get missed, people feel out of touch, and momentum starts to dip, just when you need your team to be pulling...
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Four ways to improve internal communication in your business
Running a growing business is exciting — but communication is often the first thing to become challenging. Many growing businesses reach a point where updates get missed, people feel out of touch, and momentum starts to dip, just when you need your team to be pulling...
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15 Herefordshire businesses sign the Armed Forces Covenant at NMITE’s Military to Business event, supported by UK Government
Fifteen Herefordshire businesses signed the armed forces covenant today at NMITE’s sixth annual Military to Business Showcase. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families,...
It’s a Knockout! Successfully Raises Funds for Kaleidoscope Plus Group
On Wednesday 11 June 2025, businesses from across the region came together for the inaugural Kaleidoscope Plus Group It’s a Knockout! corporate teambuilding day. Hosted on the Pageant Field at Warwick Castle, overlooking the banks of the River Avon, the entertaining...
Patron & Strategic News
University Student Appears in Feature Film
A University of Worcester student is appearing in a newly released feature film. Alannah Southerton has a role in Lollipop, which had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. “I was thrilled to be involved,” said the 23-year-old, of Bromsgrove....
Community Events Explore our Relationship with Historic Spaces
University of Worcester lecturers are running a series of workshops in historic settings to inspire residents’ creative side. Dr Lucy Arnold, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, and Dr Jack McGowan, Principal Lecturer in Creative Writing, have teamed up to provide...
Chamber News
Autumn Budget Summary
Today (27 October) Chancellor Rishi Sunak officially announced his plans for the Autumn Budget, opening his speech with: “Employment is up, investment is growing, public services are improving, public finances are stabilising and wages are rising.” Sunak...
Can You Help Make a Family’s Christmas?
ISO Quality Services are pleased to announce the return of their annual Bingo Box challenge, helping to feed families this Christmas. The Bingo Box challenge aims to spread the word on the crisis the Foodbank is facing and encourages organisations and individuals to...
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BCC/Totaljobs: Budget must address critical skills shortages to ‘level up’ UK growth
Over half of UK firms attempted to recruit in the last quarter of 2019, but almost three quarters have struggled to find the right talent, the largest survey of UK employers has found. Labour market remains stable as over half (55%) of UK businesses attempted to...
BCC responds to Bank of England interest rate decision
Welcoming the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to keep interest rates on hold is the right one given the mixed picture from recent economic...
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Charity News
Primrose’s new fundraiser excited to meet business leaders in Redditch and Bromsgrove
A NEW fundraiser has joined the team at Primrose Hospice and is excited to speak to businesses in Redditch and Bromsgrove. Abi Coulson joins the charity from Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice and brings with her a wealth of knowledge as a Corporate Fundraiser. The...
Celebrating the role of philanthropy at NMITE
It may be a surprise to many to learn that Higher Education Institutions, including NMITE, rely on philanthropic support in addition to government funding to make a truly transformational impact and bring value to their region. NMITE have an ambitious vision to become...
UK SMEs struggling to manage digital services amidst mounting economic challenges
37% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe they lack capacity to manage multiple ICT suppliers, contracts, and licences as they try to stay afloat in the challenging economic environment Quarter of SMEs (25%) feel their current digital tools are not resilient...
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UK SMEs struggling to manage digital services amidst mounting economic challenges
37% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe they lack capacity to manage multiple ICT suppliers, contracts, and licences as they try to stay afloat in the challenging economic environment Quarter of SMEs (25%) feel their current digital tools are not resilient...
Worcestershire News
Joseph H Lines & Sons Ltd, a Redditch based ISO9001 accredited family run business celebrates its 50th year of trading
Joseph H Lines & Sons Ltd, a Redditch based ISO9001 accredited family run business celebrates its 50th year of trading. The company founded in 1972 by Joseph Lines specialises in supply and assembly of high product value packaging, in timber, corrugated, rigid...
BetaDen named Best Tech Accelerator in national awards
Worcestershire’s first tech accelerator BetaDen is celebrating after being named Best Tech Accelerator in the country at the UK Business Tech Awards. The team, which is based at Malvern Hills Science Park and has supported six cohorts of technology entrepreneurs since...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Area Council May Update
The Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in Herefordshire. Each Area Council consists of 15 specialists, from different sectors, who meet six times a year to provide feedback from their respective professions. The feedback is then used to...
Help to Grow your business – Management
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
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Rotherwood Healthcare Named Finalists at the Love Laundry Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare Named Finalists at the Love Laundry Awards 2024 Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning care provider, is delighted to announce that two of its nursing homes, Dorset House in Droitwich Spa and Kington Court in Kington, Herefordshire, have been...
Rotherwood Healthcare Shortlisted for Double Awards at the Leaders in Care Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare Shortlisted for Double Awards at the Leaders in Care Awards 2024 Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning care provider, is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Leaders in Care Awards 2024. This event...
Hampton Grange & Gwen Walford Care Homes Welcome Mayor of Hereford
Apologies, we have since edited the story, I have previously just sent this through. Please can you use the below content as the story – Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes in Hereford recently had the honour of welcoming a very special visitor, the Mayor of...
Cyber Security Alert for Businesses Across Worcestershire
The head of a Worcestershire IT and software provider has urged businesses across the county to bolster their IT security following a rise in cyber-attacks. The warning comes from Susan Marlow, managing director of Kidderminster firm Minster Micro, as recent...
University Students Earn Places on Healthcare Leadership Programme
Two University of Worcester students have secured places on a prestigious programme that aims to develop future healthcare leaders. Jake Shaw, who is coming into his second year studying Mental Health Nursing, and Swathi Suresh, who is in her third year of an Adult...
University Study to Find out Why Food is so Good when it Comes to Helping People who Live with Dementia.
A new study from the University of Worcester-based Association for Dementia Studies will examine how food is used by community groups that support people affected by dementia. The Food, Glorious Food project is now underway, aiming to understand the impact of offering...
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