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Initial Wave of Innovators Join Business Support Programme with Worcestershire’s First AI Testbed Facilities
A bold new chapter in Worcestershire’s innovation landscape begins as 15 early-stage technology businesses commence BetaDen’s newly opened incubator programme at the Old Court in Kidderminster. BetaDen is Worcestershire’s provider of support programmes for innovative...
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Initial Wave of Innovators Join Business Support Programme with Worcestershire’s First AI Testbed Facilities
A bold new chapter in Worcestershire’s innovation landscape begins as 15 early-stage technology businesses commence BetaDen’s newly opened incubator programme at the Old Court in Kidderminster. BetaDen is Worcestershire’s provider of support programmes for innovative...
Member News
Charitable Initiatives in ONE Creative environments’ 50th Year
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), is undertaking a variety of charitable initiatives. In April, these efforts included donating 50 Easter eggs to the local Food Bank and funding and...
Pineapple Recruitment sits down with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
As part of Pineapple Recruitment’s ongoing industry engagement programme, the firm’s business manager Kasia Krieger recently had the opportunity at a client conference to sit down with Rachel Hodson-Hubbard, Director of Partnerships and Fundraising at the Natasha...
Patron & Strategic News
New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT
Greensafe IT specialise in offering secure, sustainable and environmentally responsible IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and lifecycle services. Their goal; to help businesses efficiently manage their IT estates from cradle to grave; ensuring full data security and...
Daley Jones Takes on New Role at Hoople Group
Hoople Group are pleased to announce that Daley Jones is taking on a new role at the company, as Head of Learning & Business Development. Daley has many years’ experience in the training and education sector, and will continue to lead Hoople’s Training Team and...
Chamber News
What is an LSIP?
What is an LSIP? Further to the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper (January 2021), Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIPs) were created to put employers more firmly at the heart of the skills system to help ensure businesses and people have the skills they need to...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire Hereford First Aid Ltd – Hereford First Aid was established to provide fun, interactive first aid training for local businesses. The Orchard at Munsley –...
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The Business of Mindfulness Limited joins the Chamber!
The Business of Mindfulness has been created to provide training to companies who are looking to help their employees be more resilient and better equipped to deal with today’s changing world? Do you have more of your people absent with sickness due to stress and...
The Business of Mindfulness Limited joins the Chamber!
The Business of Mindfulness has been created to provide training to companies who are looking to help their employees be more resilient and better equipped to deal with today’s changing world? Do you have more of your people absent with sickness due to stress and...
Policy News
Decade of productivity figures revised by Office for National Statistics
On 28 June, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released a publication revising productivity figures from 1997 to 2018. Productivity growth was revised up in around a quarter of industries, predominantly manufacturing. On the other hand, growth was revised down...
UK-EU trading relationship inquiry extended until 31 December 2021
The International Trade Committee has launched an inquiry into the UK-EU trading relationship, which is being conducted under the terms of the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA). The closing date for written evidence has been extended to 31 December 2021....
Skills News
Government releases an introduction for employers to the UK’s points-based immigration system
The Home Office has published an employer’s guide to the new points-based immigration system. It provides an overview of the key changes that the new system will bring for businesses, the steps they can take to prepare and signposts to more detailed information....
Mayor backs training provider call for Midlands community to learn at home!
A Midlands training provider is inviting people in the West Midlands to learn new tech and digital skills during their Covid-19 isolation period and beyond. Through The Development Manager (TDM), learners can undertake any of six fully-funded courses, covering Digital...
Charity News
Are you an employer based in Herefordshire or Worcestershire looking to do more to support your staff?
Support for those caring for others Do you have staff that are working and looking after a family member or friend who needs help because of illness, age, disability, or addiction? Yes – then you have working carers in your workforce! Did you know 1 in 7 employees in...
The SJL Foundation Ball 2023
SJL will be hosting their 3rd black tie Charity Ball at The Bank House Hotel, Worcester on 24th March 2023 to raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s hospice and to also support ethical business start ups. They are seeking raffle and auction prizes so if anyone can...
BCC: Ready to Collaborate with Labour Government
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has congratulated Labour on its decisive general election victory and pledged to work in partnership with the new Government to boost the economy. She made the promise after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, officially...
BCC News
BCC: Ready to Collaborate with Labour Government
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has congratulated Labour on its decisive general election victory and pledged to work in partnership with the new Government to boost the economy. She made the promise after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, officially...
Worcestershire News
HoW College Principal Visits University of Worcester to Strengthen Links
The new Principal and Chief Executive of Heart of Worcestershire College said she was looking forward to building new and strengthening existing successful links with the University of Worcester to help bring opportunities to individuals and local business. Michelle...
Knockhundred Translations: Joining Hands with HWCC for Local Prosperity
We are delighted to share the news that Knockhundred Translations is now a proud member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. This momentous occasion signifies our commitment to both our local community and the broader business landscape....
Herefordshire News
Fearless February for 2Faced Dance
2Faced Dance are an artistic cultural organisation based in the centre of Hereford, of nearly 25 years’ standing. A workplace of permanent staff, a home to freelance artists, a space for 20 other community arts and dance organisations, a place to dream for 500...
Healthwatch making a difference in Herefordshire
Healthwatch Herefordshire is looking forward to another productive year as the people’s champion for health and care services. Building on the premise that the patient and community voice should be at the centre of health and care services being delivered,...
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Land slippage on the Severn Valley Railway will affect some Services
A serious embankment failure has occurred on the Severn Valley Railway, leaving the track impassable at one location along the 16-mile route. The popular heritage line is likely to face a large repair bill, and disruption to services at the northern end of its route....
Worcester Launch of the 51% Club to Bring Exclusive Growth and Investment Opportunities to Female Founders
The 51% Club, a peer community for female entrepreneurs, has announced its expansion to Worcester, with support from Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. With a growing network of over 700 female founders across the West Midlands, this expansion is set to...
Worcester Based Recruitment Firm Sees 60% Growth in Roles
Worcester-based Four Squared Recruitment has achieved a 60% growth in retained recruitment work throughout 2024, providing a much-needed boost to the slowing recruitment market. By prioritising a retained search model and committing to partnerships that go beyond...
New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT
Greensafe IT specialise in offering secure, sustainable and environmentally responsible IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and lifecycle services. Their goal; to help businesses efficiently manage their IT estates from cradle to grave; ensuring full data security and...
Daley Jones Takes on New Role at Hoople Group
Hoople Group are pleased to announce that Daley Jones is taking on a new role at the company, as Head of Learning & Business Development. Daley has many years’ experience in the training and education sector, and will continue to lead Hoople’s Training Team and...
Hoople Group Supports the Local Economy
Hoople Group supports the local economy by delivering a range of services to its council and NHS shareholders, schools and academies, private sector businesses and charities. At a time when the public sector is facing pressure to deliver increased services with...
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