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Rowley Meadow Celebrates a Year of Growth, Community & Exceptional Guest Experiences
Rowley Meadow is proudly celebrating its first year in business, marking twelve months of growth, partnerships, and unforgettable guest stays. What began as a vision to create luxury, secret, hideaway lodge escapes has quickly evolved into one of the area’s most...
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Rowley Meadow Celebrates a Year of Growth, Community & Exceptional Guest Experiences
Rowley Meadow is proudly celebrating its first year in business, marking twelve months of growth, partnerships, and unforgettable guest stays. What began as a vision to create luxury, secret, hideaway lodge escapes has quickly evolved into one of the area’s most...
Member News
Evening of Powerful Films Exploring Climate Change and Migration
The University of Worcester will be hosting an evening of powerful films exploring the intersection of climate change and migration. The event is being held as part of the Our Shared Futures: Climate & Migration Community Film Festival, organised by City of...
Bankside College – Employer Open Event in Partnerships with EBC Group
Visit our Open Event to find out how you can support young adults with autism by offering work experience opportunities. Bankside College is a specialist provision offering high-quality further education for young adults aged 16-25 who are autistic and have...
Patron & Strategic News
Make Strides Receives Institute of Leadership Grant for Second Year Running
Midlands-based digital-first learning company Make Strides, a Strategic Member and Digital First Training Partner of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, has once again been awarded a Leadership Development Grant from the Institute of...
DRPG Experience welcomes new creative talent
Creative communications group DRPG has announced two significant leadership updates within its Live Division continuing its investment in top talent and reaffirming its commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for clients worldwide. James Khan has joined as...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Bespoke Gate Solutions LTD – At BGS, you can expect gates that are not only sturdy and durable but also feature innovative designs to complement the overall architectural style of the surroundings. They offer a...
Would you like to join Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has two vacancies on the Herefordshire Area Council and two vacancies Worcestershire Area Council. Each Area Council meets four times a year. The Councils are comprised of up to fifteen sector specialists who...
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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
Residents Urged to Vote for their Favourite Small Business as Part of Bradley’s Inaugural Awards
Residents across Bromsgrove and the Villages can now vote for their favourite small business as part of Bradley Thomas MP’s inaugural awards. Ahead of this year’s Small Business Saturday on December 7th, Bradley is celebrating the contribution small businesses make to...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
Skills News
Hereford job fair hailed huge success
A Hereford job fair, which showcased more than 500 job vacancies in the region, has been hailed a huge success by organisers and attendees alike. The event, which was organised by award-winning supported employment and training charity, Landau, welcomed over 125 job...
Faun Zoeller UK chief executive heads up pioneering mentoring group to find the next generation of business talent
For businesses to continue to build on success and flourish in the future, a constant influx of young people is essential. To help safeguard the future of Redditch based waste management company FAUN Zoeller UK, Simon Hyde set up Power Up, which is a mix of senior...
Charity News
Leading property consultancy ‘grows its dough’ in support of Worcester hospice
A leading property consultancy has turned £40 into more than £1,500 as part of a charity challenge to support a Worcester hospice. Fisher German’s Worcester and Hereford offices have taken part in the St. Richard’s Hospice ‘Grow Your Dough’ challenge and have raised a...
Terminally Ill Residents In Remote Region Of Tanzania, East Africa Receiving Expert Care Thanks To The Herefordshire-based Charity Muheza Hospice Care
An ever-increasing number of people living with terminal illness in a remote area of east Africa are receiving expert care and support thanks to the generosity of a Herefordshire charity. Muheza Hospice Care was set-up more than two decades ago by Doctors Karilyn and...
Infrastructure Strategy Must Become Reality
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Infrastructure Strategy, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy, said: “A 10-year strategy for infrastructure will give businesses and supply chains much needed clarity and certainty to plan. Crucially it will...
BCC News
Infrastructure Strategy Must Become Reality
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Infrastructure Strategy, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy, said: “A 10-year strategy for infrastructure will give businesses and supply chains much needed clarity and certainty to plan. Crucially it will...
Worcestershire News
Leading Property Consultancy is Marketing Brand-new Net Zero Carbon Warehouse Unit
A leading property consultancy is marketing a brand-new Net Zero Carbon warehouse unit in Worcestershire, as an expert at the firm says that the industrial and logistics property market in the West Midlands is performing well. Hartlebury 45, based at Hartlebury...
David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.
Promotion to an Apprenticeship! Recently TDM have promoted one of our existing members of staff onto a Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. David Tomkins, previously TDM’s Marketing Manager, moved into this role and has exceled beyond belief. TDM believe in...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire to ‘charge ahead’ Thanks to Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
Thirteen Midlands Councils have led a successful bid for £39.3mil to get more chargers onto our streets – including Herefordshire, which will receive £1.124m. The Midlands has come together to create two partnerships across the region to successfully submit a bid for...
Herefordshire Skills Show Returns to Hereford Racecourse on Wednesday 4th October 2023
As the first event of its kind in Herefordshire the show far exceeded expectations in 2019 with over 45 exhibitors and 600 visitors! Including a quiet hour (from 10-11am) for which we received very positive feedback from young people and the National Autistic Society...
All Latest News
Cutting Energy Waste in Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air is often called the “fourth utility” in manufacturing, but it is also one of the most energy-intensive. Industry studies suggest that as much as 30% of compressed air generated is wasted through leaks, poor system design, or inefficient equipment. For...
Upper Teme Business Park officially launches, boosting local business opportunities in Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells celebrated a significant milestone in its economic regeneration as Upper Teme Business Park officially opened its doors on Friday 19th October 2025. Stuart Anderson MP cut the ceremonial red tape, marking the launch of this state-of-the-art commercial...
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...
Property expert marks Chartered Legal landmark
A Worcestershire-based property specialist is celebrating after becoming a newly qualified Chartered Legal Executive. Jacob King, a residential property expert at county law firm mfg Solicitors, has achieved the qualification after six years studying alongside his day...
Trailblazing Supreme Court President Launches Book in Worcester
A new book exploring the rich and sometimes surprising history of the British Constitution has been launched in Worcester, with distinguished guest speaker Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE delivering a keynote lecture to mark the occasion. Edited by Dr Chris Monaghan,...
TSR’s James Clarke Shortlisted for Global Smart Home Award
Redditch-based smart home specialist TSR Group is proud to announce that team member James Clarke has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the CEDIA Smart Home Awards 2025, an internationally recognised celebration of excellence in smart home design....
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