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Great connections thanks to the Chamber!

Great connections thanks to the Chamber!

A connection made at last year’s Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Conference has led to a fantastic example of local businesses supporting their community. After YMCA Worcestershire CEO, Dr Annette Daly, spoke at the conference,...

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Great connections thanks to the Chamber!

A connection made at last year’s Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Conference has led to a fantastic example of local businesses supporting their community. After YMCA Worcestershire CEO, Dr Annette Daly, spoke at the conference,...

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Member News

Limbco Launches New Marketing Initiative for Customers

Limbco Launches New Marketing Initiative for Customers

The recent appointment of a Digital Marketing Manager marks a significant step in Limbco’s strategic growth, enabling delivery of tailored marketing solutions for their customers. This includes bespoke strategies, digital advertising, social media management and...

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Virtual tour transforms local charity play centre

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...

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Patron & Strategic News

University Historian Looking for Mothers to Tell Their Story

University Historian Looking for Mothers to Tell Their Story

As the nation marks Mother’s Day next weekend, mothers in Worcester are invited to come forward and tell their stories as part of a new historical project. University of Worcester historian Dr Anna Muggeridge and the George Marshall Medical Museum in Worcester have...

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Former Marine to Take on 10,000 Burpees in 24 Hour Challenge

Former Marine to Take on 10,000 Burpees in 24 Hour Challenge

A former Royal Marines Commando from Worcestershire, will attempt to perform 10,000 burpees in 24 hours this weekend as he raises money for the military charity that supported him. Jamie Grant, 46, a former student and colleague at the University of Worcester, has...

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Chamber News

Business and governments must unite to hit net zero target

Business and governments must unite to hit net zero target

Nine out of 10firms have not done any assessment on a series of key strategies for managing a sustainable transition to net zero Two thirds (61%)said either capital grants or tax allowances would do most to encourage them to reduce their carbon consumption in the long...

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LIVE WEBINAR: Child Car Seat Design Styling & Regulations

LIVE WEBINAR: Child Car Seat Design Styling & Regulations

Would you like to learn more about integrated styling in child car seat design? Or perhaps you are interested in the regulations surrounding child restraint systems (CRS), particularly the end of R44? Then the next JMDA Design live webinar on 18th November at 1pm is...

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Policy News

BCC comments on Heathrow Judicial Review verdict

Commenting on the High Court’s judgement on the judicial review of the Airports National Policy Statement, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Business communities across the UK will be bitterly disappointed that plans for a world-leading hub airport are now...

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BCC comments on regional inequalities report

BCC comments on regional inequalities report

Responding to the final report of the UK 2070 Commission on regional inequalities led by Lord Kerslake, published today (Thurs 27 Feb), BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Future UK growth depends both on investment in areas with untapped potential and on...

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Charity News

BCC responds to launch of the Labour Party’s Opportunity Mission

BCC responds to launch of the Labour Party’s Opportunity Mission

Responding to Sir Keir Starmer’s speech announcing the launch of the Labour Party’s Opportunity Mission, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “Government, the education system and employers must all do more and work in...

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Worcestershire News

Bishop Fleming Lays Foundation For West Midlands Growth

Bishop Fleming Lays Foundation For West Midlands Growth

Leading accounting, audit, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has invested in plans to grow its West Midlands presence as part of an ambitious business strategy. The firm posted impressive financial results in 2021-2022, seeing fee growth rise by 19%, with the...

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Meet the Rural & Business Crime Team

Meet the Rural & Business Crime Team

Pc Nigel Bolton, Pc Pete Meredith and Rural & Business Crime Officer (RABO) Mick Simpson work across South Worcestershire, as part of a larger dedicated problem solving team and are supported by Special Constables, police volunteers and members of the public. If...

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Herefordshire News

Herefordshire Area Council May Update

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...

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National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs

• 82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business • Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) • Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...

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