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Cyber resilience – Are you ready for when it hits the fan?
In an age where digital threats are evolving faster than ever, resilience is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a business imperative. We’re bringing together decision-makers from across the region to explore how organisations can prepare for, respond to, and...
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Cyber resilience – Are you ready for when it hits the fan?
In an age where digital threats are evolving faster than ever, resilience is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a business imperative. We’re bringing together decision-makers from across the region to explore how organisations can prepare for, respond to, and...
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Beyond the Classroom: Lifelong Learning for Growth and Success
In school, most of us were taught how to pass exams and prepare for careers but rarely how to navigate life beyond the classroom. Over time, we’ve learned that success in business and fulfillment in life require more than formal knowledge; they demand adaptability,...
The Artrix: Bromsgrove’s Theatre Gem Reborn
Before the pandemic, The Artrix was celebrated as the premier theatre destination in Bromsgrove, but when Covid struck, the venue transformed into a vaccination centre, serving the community in a vital new way. After this, The Artrix remained closed, reopening briefly...
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West Midlands employers experiencing pre-pandemic levels of vacancies according to HCR report
The West Midlands is suffering disproportionately from a national skills shortage, with one in four vacancies now classed as ‘hard to fill’. HCR Law has recently published a report reviewing the impact this is having on the region and how businesses can address these...
Oakland International Appoints Group HR Director
Nicola Harris has been appointed Group HR Director by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International. A skilled professional in talent management, people development and a pragmatic leader, Nicola has 25 years’ experience in entrepreneurial and owner...
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New restrictions in England from today
As you will be aware, from today until Wednesday 2 December, the UK government is taking the following action:
The Inclusive Recovery Fund
Worcestershire County Council are now accepting applications for the Inclusive Recovery Fund, until Friday 13 November. The Inclusive Recovery Fund is a £4.75 million fund to help social entrepreneurs in England, designed to help social entrepreneurs deliver their...
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BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
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BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
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Local school becomes first of its kind to achieve health and wellbeing accreditation
Worcestershire Works Well is delighted to confirm that St Bede’s School has achieved level 2 accreditation. Due to their hard work to support health and wellbeing during a challenging year they are the first school to have achieved the accreditation. Worcestershire...
New local authority grant funding for Worcestershire businesses
Information has now been released regarding several local authority grant schemes covering the latest national lockdown. The Chamber has gathered information that has been released for a number of local authority grant schemes which covers; Bromsgrove/Redditch, Wyre...
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Riding London to Paris for The Little Princess Trust
The chance to imitate the world’s best cyclists by riding around Paris on the final weekend of the Tour de France is being offered to supporters of The Little Princess Trust. The children’s cancer charity has secured 60 places on a three-day cycle ride that will make...
HW Chamber named in Top 20 Not for Profit companies in the UK
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has been placed 20th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not for Profit Organisations to Work for 2020. The Chamber was placed at Number 20 out of 100 not for profit UK companies at a...
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Discover Parks Herefordshire Supports Holiday Home Owner Raising Funds for Cancer Research
Trudy Evans from Stourbridge has been battling the brutal disease herself since 2019 when she received intensive treatment for breast cancer. In 2021 she was given the all clear. Last year it reared its ugly head again and she faced the devastating news it had spread...
New Future of Farming Line-up Announced
Royal Three Counties Show, 14th-16th June 2024 Water quality, soil health, biodiversity, succession planning, the latest developments in agri-tech and the positive role cattle can play in improving the environment are some of the big conversations due to take place...
Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign
A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...
Chair’s Report April 2024
There’s lots happening at the Chamber as we move, hopefully, towards Spring and Summer. Numerous events for all levels of membership, dinners, networking events and the Awards Gala in June. There will also be news regarding a re-vamped and enlarged Expo for October....
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel wins Business Events Venue of the Year
Stanbrook Abbey, honoured as the “Business Events Venue of the Year” at the Worcestershire Tourism Awards, epitomises excellence in hosting corporate gatherings. Combining historic grandeur with modern amenities, Stanbrook Abbey provides an unmatched...
Coacto Announces Exciting Partnership with Migrate Data for Seamless Salesforce Data Migration
Coacto, a leading Salesforce consultancy, is thrilled to unveil its latest partnership with Migrate Data, a distinguished specialist in data migration within the Salesforce ecosystem. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Coacto’s commitment to...
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