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Leadership Is a Behaviour, Not a Job Title
You may have recently heard Dr Lizzy Bernthal speak at the Chamber’s Health and Wellbeing Forum, where she shared insights on resilience, confidence and what leadership really means in today’s workplaces. Lizzy, founder of Release Your Potential Ltd, believes strongly...
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Leadership Is a Behaviour, Not a Job Title
You may have recently heard Dr Lizzy Bernthal speak at the Chamber’s Health and Wellbeing Forum, where she shared insights on resilience, confidence and what leadership really means in today’s workplaces. Lizzy, founder of Release Your Potential Ltd, believes strongly...
Member News
Last Call for Santas! KEMP Hospice calling for participants for Annual Santa Fun Run on Sunday 7th December
KEMP Hospice is calling on the local community to lace up their running shoes, pull on a Santa suit, and join its 18th Santa Fun Run on Sunday 7th December 2025. The charity’s biggest fundraising event of the year and a vital lifeline for people across the Wyre Forest...
Hazelton Mountford expands Worcester office space to drive specialist Property Division growth
Independent chartered insurance broker Hazelton Mountford has expanded across an additional floor at its Worcester headquarters, marking a significant step in the growth of its property division and the company’s expansion plans. The new space, located directly above...
Patron & Strategic News
Julia Giermaniuk takes on Plant Healthy Lead at Wyevale Nurseries
HEREFORD-BASED Wyevale Nurseries has this month appointed a member of its internal pool of homegrown young horticultural talent as its new Plant Healthy Lead (March 2025). Julia Giermaniuk’s new role includes maintaining inhouse support and co-ordination in...
University Students Try out Latest Performance Analysis Technology
Students at the University of Worcester got a chance to try out some of the latest technology in the world of sports performance analysis. SmartCart Technologies visited to speak to students on the Master’s Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course about the latest...
Chamber News
Out of 360 businesses, 159 advised they have no intention to acquire capital investment to support future growth
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey in association with Bishop Fleming, outlining business performance between Monday 23 August to Monday 13 September. To read the full report,...
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...
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Policy News
Free skills training for employees in Worcestershire
The Warwickshire College Group (WCG) are offering free skills training for over 50’s working in Worcestershire. The Train 4 Success (T4S) programme aims to retrain or upskill people, supporting their personal development and benefitting their company. Eligible...
The Importance of preparing our future workforce
Photo Caption: Current apprentices of the Herefordshire Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce together with past apprentices who have continued their journey at the Chamber together with Dawn Hardman, Director of HR. As we enter a new decade, demographic, technological...
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Charity News
Sentence the Boss to a Night in the Clink and Help Save Lives
This is your chance to send your boss to prison for a night, all in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The organisation has joined forces with HM Prison Shrewsbury and is inviting employees to sign up their CEOs and senior managers to its Jail or Bail event, with...
Connecting Business and Charities – It’s not just about the money!
Tuesday 29 June 10.00am-12.30pm Jo Hilditch, High Sheriff of Herefordshire, presents an exciting opportunity to make connections and to support your CSR and Social Value activities’. Come and find out how supporting Herefordshire charities can be beneficial for your...
BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals
Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said: “A new era of international trade will begin today as the first trade agreements agreed by the United Kingdom since it left...
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BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals
Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said: “A new era of international trade will begin today as the first trade agreements agreed by the United Kingdom since it left...
Worcestershire News
Leave a Light On for Small Business
When it comes to outsourced marketing support, big doesn’t always mean best – says Ruby Edwards, Owner of You Do Better PR. Uncovering the organisations within the local area can certainly reap rewards. We’re lucky to have so many to choose from:...
Member to Member Reviews: A glowing testimonial for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association have received a heart-warming testimonial from fellow Chamber Member Pauline Tarrant Consulting, who studied with them 20 years ago. Pauline, who has emigrated to Australia and has clients both there and here...
Herefordshire News
NMITE offers places and confirms generous bursaries for September 2021 pioneer cohort
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) confirms it is making its first offers for September 2021 entry to those who have completed the application process. The Higher Education provider also shares details of a generous one-off bursary of £4,000...
Covid-19 Discretionary Restart Grant for Herefordshire Businesses
Businesses across Herefordshire that have been impacted by this year’s national Covid-19 lockdown restrictions could benefit from a new discretionary grant support.
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Event to Explore Ways into Teaching Where You Live.
Aspiring teachers are invited to an event in Worcester where they can find out more about routes into the profession, and opportunities for study where they live. The event, between 2:30-6pm at The Hive on Wednesday 26th February, aims to help people learn about the...
CitCom Helps K9 Leisure Club Unleash Their Online Presence with Stunning New Website
Worcestershire-based marketing agency, CitCom, has partnered with K9 Leisure Club to transform their online presence and drive business growth. K9 Leisure Club, a Kidderminster-based provider of dog grooming, hydrotherapy, and daycare services, previously struggled...
Chamber Hosts New Event to Help Businesses Tender for Contracts
On Friday 14th February, businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire gathered at Sixways for the first ever ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, hosted by the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The morning kicked off with networking over breakfast,...
BCC In Trade Reset Push With EU Ambassadors
The BCC has met with Ambassadors from across the EU to make the case for a trade relations reset that benefits businesses on both sides. Director General, Shevaun Haviland, and Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, were hosted, this afternoon, at the German Embassy by...
Ormerod Rutter Announced as Community Partner for Rik Mayall Comedy Festival
Ormerod Rutter has been confirmed as a community partner for the inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival, taking place in Droitwich Spa from 31 May to 7 June 2025. As one of Worcestershire’s leading independent accountancy firms, Ormerod Rutter will support the...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce can help you earn CPD Points.
Working towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a great way to gain new skills, knowledge, and expertise to support career progression. CPD encourages proactive and conscious learning, helping individuals stay ahead in their field. Earning CPD points...
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