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Added Value Enterprises [AVE] accelerates growth by 225% following sector expansion
Procurement and consultancy specialists, Added Value Enterprises [AVE], have scaled growth by an impressive 225% over the last 12 months following its increased service offering and successful expansion into the hospitality and care sectors. Established in 2021, AVE...
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Added Value Enterprises [AVE] accelerates growth by 225% following sector expansion
Procurement and consultancy specialists, Added Value Enterprises [AVE], have scaled growth by an impressive 225% over the last 12 months following its increased service offering and successful expansion into the hospitality and care sectors. Established in 2021, AVE...
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Major investment marks new chapter for HCR Law’s Hereford office
A significant milestone has been reached in the heart of Hereford as HCR Law unveils its newly refurbished office, marking a major investment in the city centre and reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the region. After 13 successful years in its current...
HCR Law’s Midlands Corporate team leads M&A deal volume
Experian’s latest data shows a drop in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the UK during the first half of 2025, reflecting economic uncertainty and a cautious business environment. Deal volumes fell by 16% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, according to...
Patron & Strategic News
Graduate Making a Difference in Indonesia Through Education and Conservation
A graduate who started a charity in Sumatra says he’s using the lessons he learned at the University of Worcester to make a difference to people in Indonesia. Sam Oakes, who graduated from the University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science in 2016, spent time...
New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT
Greensafe IT specialise in offering secure, sustainable and environmentally responsible IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and lifecycle services. Their goal; to help businesses efficiently manage their IT estates from cradle to grave; ensuring full data security and...
Chamber News
Charity Golf Day a huge success
Sponsored by Nicklin Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers & MFG Solicitors last Friday’s Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Day with AMROS Events & Promotions was a huge success. Congratulations to Javed Ahmed of...
A summary of today’s health and social care announcement
The NHS is getting £36bn over the next three years “to fund the biggest catch-up programme in the NHS’s history, tackling the Covid backlogs.” Prime Minister Rt Hon Boris Johnson, MP, said: “The pandemic has illuminated chronic problems in our health and...
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HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has automatically registered 95,000 businesses for its simplified import procedures allowing most traders up to six months to pay import duties and submit customs declarations, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October. The...
Access to Finance: The Funding Market Explained
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Bishop Fleming are holding an ‘Access to Finance: The Funding Market Explained’ event on Thursday 21 November 2019. The funding market has radically changed in the past 15 years. This event will see industry...
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Charity News
Chamber joins the herd in Worcester Big Parade 2021
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announced that we are the latest sponsor to get on board with Worcester’s Big Parade – an event which will see at least 30 elephant sculptures brightening up city streets, public spaces and shopping areas.
Wyevale Nurseries donates new Mangave range to RHS Garden Wisley
Wyevale Nurseries has donated a collection of new Mangave succulents to the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Garden Wisley in partnership with Plantipp B.V. (December 2020). The ‘Mad About Mangave’ range has been assessed by Wyevale Nurseries, managed by Plantipp...
Labour shortage a huge drag on economic growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about...
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Labour shortage a huge drag on economic growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about...
Worcestershire News
Understanding Crypto & Digital Asset Taxation
At the start of 2021 the digital asset market topped $2 trillion in market capitalisation. The proliferation of digital assets shows no signs of slowing and the market continues to evolve at pace. As the taxation and regulatory authorities play catch up and evolve...
£9k grant funding available to Cleantech innovators
Innovators and businesses taking part in an industry-first Cleantech bootcamp in Wyre Forest will be able to access grant support worth up to £9,000 to help bring their innovations to life. The grant, which can be used for a range of purposes including marketing...
Herefordshire News
Free Virtual Careers Fair for Herefordshire employers and jobseekers
Reed in Partnership are hosting a free Virtual Careers Fair on Wednesday 24 March from 10.00am-3.00pm. The event will include a range of guest speakers and industry experts who will be sharing valuable advice from industries such as retail, office and administration,...
Nominations open for the Health & Social Care Awards 2021
Run by Newsquest’s Worcestershire titles, including the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette and Evesham Journal, the aim of the awards is to champion those teams and individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to care for people during the Covid pandemic.
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Award-Winning Herefordshire Care Home Announces Severn Freewheelers EVS as Charity Partner for the Year
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, an award-winning home in Lyonshall, is proud to announce its partnership with Severn Freewheelers EVS, adopting them as their Charity of the Year. This initiative highlights the nursing home’s ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of...
NMITE Hosts Six Students from Kazakhstan for Specialist Three-month Programme
Six students have been funded by The Kazakhstan Government, Bolashak programme to spend three months at NMITE to undertake a programme focussed on Innovations in Mining Engineering and Technology. The organisers were particularly drawn to NMITE due to its expertise in...
Over 200 Free Places Available on NMITE Short Courses
NMITE has announced that over 200 places will be available between January and March 2025 to individuals in Herefordshire on NMITE’s short courses thanks to a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Courses include some of NMITE’s popular and award-winning TED...
Controlaccount Appoints Brand Ambassador to Promote its Services
Controlaccount, a leading UK-based debt recovery and outsourcing agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Jinks, a key figure in the credit management industry, as its Brand Ambassador. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in...
Movers & Shakers
Having spent the last 5 years working under the umbrella of Real World Consultancy, Esther Partridge-Warner is now focusing on growing her own business: Online Media Works. Esther has built a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive, easy-to-understand advice...
Unlock Your Business Potential: Why LinkedIn is a Must for Business Leaders
Today LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool for those looking to expand their reach and influence, the platform offers a unique opportunity to showcase expertise, connect with industry peers, and attract potential clients or partners. LinkedIn’s professional...
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