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Government-backed Help to Grow Programme Helps Spark 50% Retail Growth for Local Business
The University of Worcester has announced it will be delivering the Help to Grow Management Course for a further 3 years. The part-government-funded initiative is designed for senior leaders to boost business performance and leadership skills. Run by Worcester...
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Government-backed Help to Grow Programme Helps Spark 50% Retail Growth for Local Business
The University of Worcester has announced it will be delivering the Help to Grow Management Course for a further 3 years. The part-government-funded initiative is designed for senior leaders to boost business performance and leadership skills. Run by Worcester...
Member News
Worcestershire Speaker’s TEDx Talk Featured as Editor’s Pick
Worcestershire-based speaker coach and event host Dave James has delivered a TEDx talk exploring how mindfulness and meditation can transform men’s lives. In “What Mindfulness and Meditation Can Do for Men”, Dave shares his personal journey of living with,...
Main Line Rail Companies Pitch in at the Severn Valley Railway
Thanks to an ambitious and unique joint volunteering effort by many companies across the rail sector, the Severn Valley Railway has succeeded in re-laying track across its newly repaired Mor Brook bridge in Shropshire. This was achieved in record time and at zero...
Patron & Strategic News
Skills Minister Supports VC Raising Funds for Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds
Support and donations for the University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor continue to pour in, as he reaches the halfway mark on his challenge to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL is walking 280km along the coastal path...
Worcester Lecturer Invited to Chelsea FC After Inspiring Presentation
A lecturer at the University of Worcester spent a weekend at Chelsea FC after being nominated for a mentoring experience by a school pupil. Jessica Fassnidge, lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, had given a presentation at a Worcester high school and later found...
Chamber News
SILVER CHARITY DONATIONS
1ST OF A DOZEN CHARITIES RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION FROM HEREFORDSHIRE BUSINESS Discover Parks in North Herefordshire has presented ‘Kellys Heroes’ with its first donation of 2024 as it celebrates its Silver year of success at Pearl Lake in Shobdon. Park owners Glenn...
Welcome new Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Alkaline Solutions Ltd T/A Popcorn Mail – Popcorn Mail make CRM and lead management simple for small businesses. Aware Ecology Ltd – Aware Ecology offer various services, from assisting with individual...
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Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber
Introducing Fresh Nous- passionate about new ideas, original thinking and customers Fresh Nous was formed following a career in corporate marketing and driven by a desire to effect customer focused change across a broader range of organisations. We’ve grown to create...
Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber
Introducing Fresh Nous- passionate about new ideas, original thinking and customers Fresh Nous was formed following a career in corporate marketing and driven by a desire to effect customer focused change across a broader range of organisations. We’ve grown to create...
Policy News
Upcoming Budget: How Potential Changes Could Impact You
The forthcoming Autumn Budget, scheduled for 30th October 2024, looks likely to bring significant changes that could affect many people. While the full details are clearly not yet known, and we do not have a crystal ball to predict the future, several predictions and...
Bank Seeks Further Evidence Before Rate Cut
Reacting to the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s decision was widely expected, and it’s clear the Bank of England is taking a cautious approach before making a...
Skills News
How do you make technology work for your organisation? Make sure your employees have the skills!
To truly digitally transform, organisations need employees with the right skills, knowledge and behaviours to implement and operate technology effectively. Achieving this is a substantial investment and can be challenging for employers to implement on their own, which...
Apprenticeships show their role in Creating Worcestershire’s Future Workforce
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards were celebrated in a new virtual manner with broadcasts across three days for the first time ever from Tuesday 16th November until Thursday 18th November. Worcestershire gathered in droves to celebrate the 2021 Worcestershire...
Charity News
ABE Ledbury Lends Support to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
ABE Ledbury has thrown its weight behind an ongoing fundraising campaign to help keep Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s vital pre-hospital emergency service in the air by emblazoning the cause on the back and sides of its new trailer. The specially designed livery...
Hundreds Attend Opening of “biggest charity shop in the Midlands”
St Michael’s Hospice says it has been amazed by the support for its newest charity shop – thought to be the biggest in the Midlands. Hundreds flocked to the grand opening of the Whitestone Shop and Café last Thursday (May 23rd), with shoppers continuing to visit...
Level Playing Field For UK Trade Is Vital
Responding to the Government’s proposals for the Trade Remedies Authority and changes to customs charges for low value imports, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are still many twists and turns to go in the trade war...
BCC News
Level Playing Field For UK Trade Is Vital
Responding to the Government’s proposals for the Trade Remedies Authority and changes to customs charges for low value imports, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are still many twists and turns to go in the trade war...
Worcestershire News
Ballards Opens third office this year
Ballards Accounting Firm continues to strengthen its regional presence with the opening of a new office in Worcester, marking its third office launch in the Midlands this year. The latest addition, located in Diglis Waterside, will also be occupied by Four Squared...
Experts to Discuss the Topics we don’t Talk about at The Hive
Experts from the University of Worcester will confront some of the most un-talked about and controversial topics of our time in a new series at The Hive in the coming weeks. The ‘Talking Taboos Discussion Group’ series will cover ‘fat activism’, sex, and ‘cancel...
Herefordshire News
Business Expo Returns!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is back. This highly anticipated bi-annual event returns for its 14th year on the 12th October 2023, at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. In partnership with Hewett Recruitment the Expo is...
Marches Careers Hub Celebrates Year of Success
The Marches Careers Hub has enjoyed a year of success – with sustained improvements across the last 12 months, new figures show. The hub – which is delivered by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership for the Careers and Enterprise Company in partnership with...
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Neurodiversity: A Growth Strategy Hiding in Plain Sight
When businesses think about growth, they often focus on customer acquisition, investment, or new product lines. But what if one of the biggest untapped drivers of innovation, productivity, and profit was sitting within your existing workforce – or being filtered...
Venues ordered to prepare following new terrorism law
Venue owners and operators are being urged to prepare for new terrorism laws being introduced following the devastating Manchester Arena bombings and ever-growing threat of terror attacks. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, otherwise known as ‘Martyn’s...
How to Choose the Best Accountants Service for Your Business Needs
Choosing the right accountant isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about finding a trusted partner who can help you grow, stay compliant and make smarter financial decisions. In our latest article, we explore what to look for when selecting an accountant, including: ·...
Scale Smart: Why Growing Businesses Choose to Outsource Payroll Services
That’s why many growing businesses are choosing to outsource their payroll. From saving hours each month to reducing risk and staying compliant, it’s a smart move for scaling success. In our latest article, we cover: · Why in-house payroll becomes a bottleneck · The...
He’s the pinnacle of all that is evil, so why do people seem to like the Devil?
That’s the question being asked in a public talk by a University of Worcester expert in a talk at Script Haven bookshop this week. Professor Darren Oldridge is a specialist in sixteenth and seventeenth-century religious history and has recently given several popular...
University Expert to Give Poetry Masterclass
If you’ve ever held a dream of being the next Wordsworth, a special workshop with a University of Worcester academic might help you to get there. Course Leader for Creative Writing, Dr Jack McGowan, will be running a poetry workshop to give people advice and support....
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