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BCRS Business Loans passes £10m milestone for CIEF investment in jobs and growth
Community business finance provider BCRS Business Loans has lent more than £10m to generate job creation and economic growth through the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF). The Wolverhampton-based lender has delivered £10.3m in loans to 121 companies,...
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BCRS Business Loans passes £10m milestone for CIEF investment in jobs and growth
Community business finance provider BCRS Business Loans has lent more than £10m to generate job creation and economic growth through the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF). The Wolverhampton-based lender has delivered £10.3m in loans to 121 companies,...
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Local Charity Expands with the Opening of “Ledbury Two” – A New Chapter in Support for Children and Adults with Neurological Disorders
Located in the heart of Ledbury, Ledbury Two represents a significant expansion for Megan Baker House (MBH), allowing the organisation to reach more families and meet increasing demand for its specialised programmes. The new facility will offer tailored support for...
Worcester’s New Play Spaces Praised by Child Development Expert Ahead of National Playday
An expert in early childhood studies has praised recent work in Worcester to provide high quality play opportunities for children and young people. Dr Emma Laurence, lecturer at the University of Worcester in the Department for Children and Families and a specialist...
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Hewett Recruitment Raises £3,182 for KEMP Hospice through Marathon in a Month Challenge
Hewett Recruitment proudly presented a cheque for £3,182 to KEMP Hospice, raised through our Marathon in a Month Challenge. This remarkable effort highlights the dedication and enthusiasm of all participants, contributing significantly to KEMP Hospice’s vital...
mfg Solicitors Announces the Appointment of Property Litigation Expert
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of experienced property litigation solicitor Kevin Morgan as a partner at the firm’s Worcester office. Mr Morgan, who has spent three decades as a solicitor, will provide specialist advice on all contentious...
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Our Christmas closing and reopening times
The Chamber will be closed from 12.00pm on Thursday 24 December 2020 and will reopen on Monday 4 January 2021 at 9.00am.
Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine approved for UK use
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for mass vaccination. Britain’s medicines regulator, the MHRA, says the vaccine, which offers up to 95% protection against Covid-19 illness, is...
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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BetaDen Cohort 4.0 is announced
Worcestershire’s technology accelerator BetaDen, has announced the identity of eight new early-stage businesses that will join its programme in March. The new cohort includes businesses developing new technologies for a variety of commercial applications including...
Still time to access free Specialist Business advice
Worcestershire businesses are being reminded that there is still time left to apply for the Worcestershire Business Central, Specialist Business Advisers programme. The Specialist Business Advisers programme is being delivered by Worcestershire Business Central to...
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Marches Bottling and Packaging Ltd Team Up to Produce Hand Sanitiser
Marches Bottling and Packaging Ltd, Sister Company of Celtic Marches Beverages Ltd, has also diversified and are now producing 1L bottles of hand sanitiser. It is made to the WHO recipe and ideal for refilling smaller bottles. This is being produced in Bromyard, in...
Craft Cider Firm Sets Up Free Delivery Service to Encourage People to Stay at Home
As with most other businesses in the UK, Celtic Marches Beverages Ltd continued business as usual until the Government made the official decision to close restaurants, pubs, clubs, cancelled events and restricted all non-essential movement. As one of the UK’s largest...
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‘Swedish Nightingale’ to Feature at this Year’s Elgar Festival
One of the most revered singers of the 19th century will be celebrated at this year’s Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind – who was often called the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ – has a special place in the county’s history. Born in Stockholm in 1820, Jenny’s fame and fortune led...
Number Fifteen Recruitment expands into Herefordshire
Worcestershire-based recruitment agency Number Fifteen Recruitment is expanding its services into Herefordshire with Jack Donovan joining the Partnership. Number Fifteen Recruitment is Worcestershire’s only specialist sales and marketing recruitment agency and...
Christina Darling of Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Named MD of the Year 2024 by SME News
Christina Darling, Managing Director of Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, has been honoured with the prestigious title of ‘Best Full-Service Marketing & PR Agency MD 2024 – Worcestershire’ by SME News in their esteemed Managing Director of the Year Awards. This...
JMDA Design to Bring Key Industry Update to ABC Kids Expo
JMDA Design, a renowned leader in nursery product design, is excited to announce its attendance in the upcoming ABC Kids Expo, scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th May 2024. The event will be held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Centre in Las Vegas,...
Local Lawyers Take on Snowdon in Aid of Local Family Charity
A team of Kidderminster lawyers have completed a grueling 12km Snowdon hike to raise funds for a local family-focused charity. The group of 18 lawyers from mfg Solicitors, together with family and friends, completed the climb up the highest peak in Wales in six hours....
Roxel UK Double Finalist in Chamber Awards 2024
Roxel UK Ltd, a leading provider of innovative solutions in tactical propulsion systems, proudly announces its selection as finalists in not one but two prestigious categories at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024. Recognised...
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