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Birmingham Businesswoman Wins Prestigious National Networking Award
Rachael Jackson, owner of the Birmingham branch of WIBN (the Women in Business Network), has been crowned ‘Networker of the Year’ at the Business Success Network (BSN) Recognition Awards 2025. The awards, held at a glittering black-tie ceremony on Saturday 13th...
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Birmingham Businesswoman Wins Prestigious National Networking Award
Rachael Jackson, owner of the Birmingham branch of WIBN (the Women in Business Network), has been crowned ‘Networker of the Year’ at the Business Success Network (BSN) Recognition Awards 2025. The awards, held at a glittering black-tie ceremony on Saturday 13th...
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Changes in SME Solicitors’ Commercial Property department
SME Solicitors is delighted to announce the promotion of Jack Smith to Partner. Jack became Head of Commercial Property in 2024, building on his extensive experience handling both commercial and residential property matters. He strives to provide a personal and...
Ballards LLP Announces Promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner
L-R: Helen Sutherland, Partner Ballards LLP and James Syree CEO and Partner Ballards LLP Worcestershire, April 2025 — Leading accountancy and advisory firm Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner, effective April 2025. Helen’s...
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Oakland International’s Distress Load Management Service Supporting Fresh Ways
Fresh Ways, who specialise in the transportation of perishable goods throughout Europe, with a particular focus on the UK market, is one of the many organisations working closely with total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International to reduce food waste...
University Academic’s Resource for Budding Astronomers is Already Making a Difference in Classrooms
An academic from the University of Worcester has designed a brand-new resource pack for young stargazers in schools which has been released by the British Science Association. ‘Earth and Beyond’ was designed by Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education Science Janinne...
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FOLK2FOLK on course to surpass £1M profit target
FOLK2FOLK, the national Marketplace lender for SMEs in regional Britain, has announced it expects to turn a seven-figure profit for its 2020 financial year, surpassing the company’s pre-pandemic profit target for 2020. The anticipated profit of around £1M is a...
Hay Festival unveils free Programme for Schools and new Beacons Project workshops
Hay Festival has today revealed its free Programme for Schools for this spring’s edition, bringing writers and young people together online for a series of inspiring interactive activities and workshops, 24-28 May 2021, ahead of the main programme running 26 May-6...
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Free Business Networking and Training Event celebrates World Restart A Heart Day
In celebration of World Restart A Heart Day this 16th October, Chamber of Commerce members Heartstart Malvern, Thomas Carroll Group and the Colwall Park Hotel have teamed up to host a FREE Business Networking Breakfast, followed by a FREE Heartstart Malvern...
Bromsgrove law firm donate £1,950 to local cardiac arrest charity
A law firm in Bromsgrove has donated £1,950 to a local charity which campaigns for venues and schools to have lifesaving defibrillators installed. Lawyers at mfg Solicitors made the donation to the Charlotte and Craig Saving Hearts Foundation (CCSHF) after staff held...
PM raises hopes for freedom day
Boris Johnson has set out government plans to lift the remaining Covid restrictions in England. The prime minister said he hoped most legal restrictions and guidance in England – in place to stop the spread of the virus – would be removed from 19 July.
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PM raises hopes for freedom day
Boris Johnson has set out government plans to lift the remaining Covid restrictions in England. The prime minister said he hoped most legal restrictions and guidance in England – in place to stop the spread of the virus – would be removed from 19 July.
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Wellbeing Wednesday at Morgan Motor Company
Wellbeing Wednesday is a new initiative recently launched at the Morgan Motor Company from an idea generated during a Mental Health First Aid training session. Each Wednesday employees are sent a newsletter by email with content focused on health and wellbeing. The...
Free Webinar Make Sustainability A Business Asset Not A Cost
We all know how important it is to play our part in helping to clean up our environment. With increasing respect towards companies and brands that adopt eco-friendly and sustainable business practices, many businesses have started to successfully adopt a “green”...
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Marches LEP launches new online jobs and skills tool
A new online tool to help people across the Marches update their skills, make the most of their potential and find work has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The new micro-website – The Marches Work and Training Tool at...
EU & UK Representative (Article 27 GDPR)
With only eleven weeks to go before the UK leave the EU with or without a deal, there are a number of practical steps SMEs should consider doing now to help prepare for the transition. 1. Data transfers Do you process any personal data from clients or customers in the...
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Worcestershire’s Key Employment Land is Being Lost to Residential Development Says GJS Dillon
Worcestershire’s commercial property market performed better than predicted during 2023 according to a newly published report. But business growth is being stifled by the lack of quality accommodation. Take up of office space increased by 21%, the industrial market...
Why International Women’s Day is Inspiring Inclusion Across Herefordshire
L-R: Sharon Smith (Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce), Chamber member Charlotte Webb (Castle Green Financial Planning, Associate Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management) and Julz Watson (Herefordshire Police) support the theme of...
Andy Street Praises Investment in Local Economy from Ballards’ New Birmingham Office
Ballards LLP, a leading regional accounting and professional services firm, officially opened its new Birmingham city centre office recently. Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, was on hand to cut the ribbon and deliver remarks praising Ballards’ investment...
Launch of Midlands Engine Investment Fund II unlocks millions in funding for smaller businesses in Worcestershire
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will deliver a £400m commitment of new funding for smaller businesses The fund will build on the success of the first Midlands Engine Investment Fund and support access to early-stage finance 440 West Midlands...
Hereford Care Home Celebrates 10 -Year Anniversary
Gwen Walford Care Home, a beacon of care and compassion in the heart of Herefordshire, proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone the home hosted a splendid black-tie event, welcoming residents, staff, families, and esteemed guests to join...
Working Together to Keeping Kids Safe
GTAccess Ltd, a leading provider of access equipment solutions, and Mervyn Thomas Transport, a prominent logistics company, have joined forces to enhance child safety at Eardisley Primary School. In a collaborative effort to promote safety within the community,...
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