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Is your Business Ready for the Accessibility Revolution?
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, accessibility is no longer a box to tick—it’s a business imperative. The accessibility revolution is here, and it’s reshaping how organisations operate, innovate, and connect with their workforce and customers. Why...
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Is your Business Ready for the Accessibility Revolution?
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, accessibility is no longer a box to tick—it’s a business imperative. The accessibility revolution is here, and it’s reshaping how organisations operate, innovate, and connect with their workforce and customers. Why...
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Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning
At Make Strides, we’re passionate about equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’ve become a strategic partner of the Hereford & Worcestershire Chamber if Commerce, aligning our expertise in digital learning with their mission to...
James Gormley joins Wyevale Nurseries as its new Key Account Manager
JAMES Gormley who has a strong background in arboriculture and tree sales has been appointed as the new Key Account Manager for Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford (March 2025). James, who previously worked with well-respected tree growers in the industry, will be assisting...
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University Arts Graduate Helping Organise Worcester’s Light Night
University of Worcester graduate Chantalle Cox has taken a step to her dream career in the arts with a role helping to produce one of the biggest arts events in the Worcester calendar. Chantalle, who graduated with a degree in Drama & Performance and English...
An Apprenticeship in Insurance – My Journey by Andrew Jackson from Hazelton Mountford
Since joining Hazelton Mountford as an apprentice in 2022, Andrew Jackson – or AJ – has been busy building his career in insurance and successfully achieving a permanent role within the team. AJ joined the Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers after...
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Counter-Terrorism advice for UK businesses
Counter-Terrorism Police are advising businesses to remain vigilant as the terrorism threat assessment level is lowered to ‘Substantial’ – meaning an attack is highly likely in the UK. An attack could happen anywhere, at any time, with anything. A reminder to...
Webinar from our partners Westfield Health on supporting mental health and spotting the signs of presenteeism
On Monday 22 February from 12.00 – 12.45pm, join Cathy Lawson, an independent Workplace Wellbeing Consultant, Trainer and Coach, and Richard Holmes, Director of Wellbeing Westfield Health, as they discuss the findings of their research and offer advice on...
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Chamber Network assistance for the India support campaign
You will no doubt have seen the media coverage on the COVID-19 crisis in India, with shortages of oxygen and hospitals in Delhi and many other cities running out of beds due to a devastating second wave. Whilst the UK government is considering how it will support with...
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Chamber Network assistance for the India support campaign
You will no doubt have seen the media coverage on the COVID-19 crisis in India, with shortages of oxygen and hospitals in Delhi and many other cities running out of beds due to a devastating second wave. Whilst the UK government is considering how it will support with...
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Local hospitality organisations offered much-needed free support from county wide campaign
The next phase of the Make It Worcestershire campaign has launched, offering much-needed support to hospitality organisations, as well as growers, producers and retailers. The campaign, which first launched last year, will champion the ‘Buy, Eat, Sell & Stay...
University Launches New Course in Keeping with its Sustainability Credentials
The University of Worcester, which has won many accolades for its efforts on sustainability, is to launch a new degree course focused on the issue. The BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability programme is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge...
Herefordshire News
Hub for advice on Sustainable Living opens at Queenswood Country Park
A new centre, named the Sustainable Future Centre, opened at Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum on 13th March 2020. 30 people attended the evening opening event including Ellie Chowns, Herefordshire Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Economy and Skills, other...
NMITE’s PPE production in partnership with Herefordshire Council fulfilled local need and designs now set to help Brazil’s Covid-19 response
Herefordshire Council continues to work closely with care homes and providers to provide high volumes of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help keep residents safe and to protect staff. It has also been working with local businesses to identify new and emerging...
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Chamber Members Team Up to Raise Funds for Charity Business of the Year
The Wyre Forest Business Book club, organised and run by Chamber members Human Everything, has completed it’s first year of book club meetings and is thrilled to be supporting Chamber charity Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation with a donation...
OLPRO are collaborating with University of Worcester’s Graphic Design Students to Develop Sustainable Packaging Concept Work for New Camping Product Range
OLPRO, the B Corp-certified camping and outdoor brand, is partnering with the University of Worcester’s Graphic Design students to revolutionize the camping industry. This collaboration focuses on developing sustainable packaging for OLPRO’s upcoming...
Landscaping Firm to Take Part in Christmas Tree Recycling Efforts for Local Hospice
The team at F.B & Sons, Lawns and Landscapes are getting prepared to take part in this year’s Christmas fundraising campaign for Birmingham Hospice. Last year, through the efforts of volunteers and generous members of the public, the Hospice raised over...
Property Consultancy Supports Engineering Company to Double in Size
An engineering company is set to double in size after signing a lease on a new premises in Worcester. Sierra CP Engineering Ltd, which designs and builds world-class engine and vehicle test facilities, is set to move to Worcester Six Business Park in spring 2024 after...
Shoppers Flock to New Hospice Charity Store
CROWDS flocked to the opening of a new hospice charity store in Barnards Green, Malvern, at the weekend. The new St Richard’s Hospice shop at 110 to 112 Barnards Green Road opened to the public on Saturday, December 2. Cutting the ribbon to officially open the shop...
A warm welcome to Holistic HR who have joined the chamber
Holistic HR – Independant HR services, focusing on running bullying and banter workshops, as well as other training sessions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We also support businesses with their HR needs on a retainer basis, or for ad-hoc projects....
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