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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...
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Local Partner Celebrates 20 Years with Ballards LLP — Building a National Success Story In Worcestershire
Worcestershire based accountancy firm Ballards LLP is celebrating Partner Matthew Watson’s 20th anniversary with the business, two decades that have seen its specialist medical accounting service grow from a handful of local GP clients to a national leader. When...
College Launches Unique Partner Programme for Business
Halesowen College is delighted to announce the launch of its PowerPartner Programme, an innovative initiative designed to strengthen the collaboration between education and industry. This exciting programme provides a unique platform for businesses and organisations...
Patron & Strategic News
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...
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...
Chamber News
Business confidence tested as furlough scheme closes
Last week saw the end of the Furlough Scheme, which has protected millions of jobs over the duration of the pandemic. Paying 80% of workers’ wages at its highest point with nearly 9 million employees signed up, the scheme was part of the largest business support...
Last chance to book your FREE place at the biggest business exhibition of the year
We are delighted to welcome businesses back to the biggest business exhibition in the two counties next week for the Chamber Business Expo, sponsored by Hewett Recruitment. After such a tough period for many businesses, we are excited to provide them with the...
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Policy News
BCC comments on new National Minimum Wage announcement
Commenting on the announcement that the new National Living Wage will be set at £8.72, with the National Minimum Wage increasing across all age groups, Co-Executive Director, Hannah Essex, said: “Businesses want to pay their staff a good wage. They recognise and...
BCC comments on the second reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “An end to the deadlock in Westminster will provide some relief for business – but it’s just the first step down a long road for our business communities. Getting the detail of Brexit...
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Charity News
The MBH Golf Tournament is back!
Join the Megan Baker House charity Golf Tournament on Saturday 12 June from 9.00am. The event costs £100 per team of 4, which includes a bacon/sausage roll and coffee on arrival. The book your place/team, please contact [email protected] ...
Join the Captain Tom 100 Challenge
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is taking part in the Captain Tom 100 Challenge and they need your help! The Captain Tom 100 Challenge is a national campaign set up by the Captain Tom Foundation asking people to take on a challenge around the number 100 over...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No sign of hiring difficulties easing
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals businesses are still facing record high difficulties in hiring new staff. The fieldwork for the study was...
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No sign of hiring difficulties easing
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals businesses are still facing record high difficulties in hiring new staff. The fieldwork for the study was...
Worcestershire News
Blue Plaque unveiling on riverside marks the first site of Worcester porcelain production
The Museum of Royal Worcester and Worcester Civic Society are delighted to announce the unveiling of an official Blue Plaque to recognise and mark the location of the Warmstry House factory. This was the first site of porcelain production in Worcester, founded in...
New Engineering Facilities Unveiled in the Heart of Worcester
Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) have celebrated the opening of their new engineering facilities located in the Cathedral building in Worcester. The newly refurbished building was finally able to be officially opened following delays due to the Covid-19...
Herefordshire News
Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
The Queen’s Awards Committee Members invite you to hear from HM Lord-Lieutenant Edward Harley OBE, Mandy Thorn MBE, Chair Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), and previous Queen’s Awards winners and entrants, to find out more about the application process. The presenters will share their experiences with you, from their submission to receiving the Award, and the positive impact it has had on their companies.
Jo Hilditch’s ‘Bench Talk’
The High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Jo Hilditch, shines a light on a cross section of personalities from the county – from celebrities to volunteers, from entrepreneurs to frontline workers – with her new podcast series ‘Bench Talk’. As well as...
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Firms Face Increasing Cyber Security Risk
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning that businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government. Among the recommendations in a new report published today, the BCC is calling for ministers to: • Carry out a cyber...
Syndicated Interview with Cast Member Alasdair Baker.
Dial M For Mayhem Syndicated interview with cast member Alasdair Baker. Tell us a little about yourself? I originally trained as a singer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and worked as a professional singer for a few years. I then drifted into teaching and...
Supporters Rally Round after the Severn Valley Railway Suffers Devastating Landslip
As investigations continue into a devastating landslip on its line, the Severn Valley Railway has released dramatic new images of the damage caused and has paid tribute to the hundreds of people who’ve already made donations to help it pay for remedial work. The...
Leading property consultancy announces senior Worcester appointment
A leading property consultancy has announced a senior appointment at its Worcester office as the firm continues to strengthen its presence across the Midlands. Fisher German has welcomed Will Kerton as a new Partner in the firm’s rural and residential team. Will, who...
11.5 million File Self Assessment by 31 January Deadline
GOV.UK summary: Millions of taxpayers filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year by the deadline. More than 11.5 million taxpayers filed their Self Assessment tax return by midnight on 31 January. 36% of tax returns were filed online. 53% of...
Welcome new Members – February
A very warm welcome to our new Members A C Event Catering – A C Event Catering provide a number of catering services to venues and events across the Midlands. They offer full and managed catering services, as well as providing catering and bar services for...
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