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Unlocking AI Potential: How the BCC AI Academy Is Helping Local Businesses Thrive
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword, but a business imperative, the BCC AI Academy is proving to be a game-changer for regional organisations. This is not just theoretical training; it’s a practical, hands-on programme...
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Unlocking AI Potential: How the BCC AI Academy Is Helping Local Businesses Thrive
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword, but a business imperative, the BCC AI Academy is proving to be a game-changer for regional organisations. This is not just theoretical training; it’s a practical, hands-on programme...
Member News
Britannic Place Wins Prestigious National Award for Adviser Excellence
Worcester-based Chartered Financial Planning firm Britannic Place has been named the Leading Adviser Practice (up to 10 advisers) at the Schroders UK Platform Awards 2025, a prestigious national award recognising the best financial planning and technology-integrated...
Worcester Graduate and Countdown Record Holder to Host Event in City
A former University of Worcester student turned Countdown Champion is inviting people to take part in a day of word and number games inspired by the show. The event is being hosted by Tom Stevenson, who broke two records on the hit Channel 4 programme by achieving a...
Patron & Strategic News
Upskill in your career with Herefordshire College’s Skills Bootcamps!
If you are already employed and wishing up upskill in your role, then the college’s flexible skills bootcamps may be suitable for you. Our skills bootcamps are designed to help you upskill and progress in your career, including: Leadership and management Transition...
DRPG Team Completes 200 Mile Source To Sea Challenge
A team from creative communications agency DRPG has completed a 200-mile charity challenge tracing the River Severn from its Welsh source to the Severn Bridge. The four-day Source to Sea Challenge, held this week, marked the company’s 45th anniversary and aimed to...
Chamber News
Supporting your people during the cost-of-living crisis
Whether you agreed with the mini-budget or not, there’s no doubt that many of us across the UK will be left feeling confused, anxious and let-down in the wake of this week’s Government’s U-turn. Without a clear vision of what support will now be on offer to help ease...
Worcestershire Works Well Annual Conference brought Men’s Health to the forefront of minds
On Thursday 29 September, Worcestershire Works Well held their annual conference at Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove. Attended by over 80 people, the event focused on the important topic of Men’s Health. With 6 speakers all donating their time to share the vital work and...
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Welcome New Members – Unthread Advisory!
Unthread is educating and advising businesses all over the UK on how they can accelerate their transition to being socially and environmentally responsible whilst still being profitable and commercially successful. Using a blend of best-in-class frameworks such as B...
Welcome New Members – Unthread Advisory!
Unthread is educating and advising businesses all over the UK on how they can accelerate their transition to being socially and environmentally responsible whilst still being profitable and commercially successful. Using a blend of best-in-class frameworks such as B...
Policy News
Final stage of recovery plan delayed until July, PM announces
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday that the lifting of all legal restrictions on social contact will be delayed, meaning capacity limits for sports, pubs, restaurants and cinemas will remain and nightclubs will not yet open. England was due to move...
Quarter of British licensed premises still to reopen
One in four (23.7%) of Britain’s restaurants, pubs, bars and other licensed premises have yet to reopen despite the return of inside service, new Market Recovery Monitor research from CGA and AlixPartners reveals. The snapshot data found just under 25,000 venues...
Skills News
Pershore College student preparing to take on the country’s best landscape gardeners
A horticulture student from Pershore College is preparing to take on the country’s best landscape gardeners in a bid to compete on the world stage. Patrick Nield, from Hungerford in Berkshire, will be one of only eight competitors in the final of the WorldSkills UK...
BCC welcomes two-year post-study work visa
Commenting on announcement on the two-year post-study work visa, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The British Chambers has long called for the two-year post-study work visa to be restored so this decision is welcome, if...
Charity News
Charities of the Year for 2023 Selected at the Chamber!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce that they have selected two charities to support as their ‘Charities of the Year’ in 2023! We are overwhelmed by the incredible work that is carried out in our local community for so many...
Acorns Children’s Hospice Announces New CEO
Acorns Children’s Hospice announced today that Trevor Johnson has been appointed as the charity’s new Chief Executive. Trevor will take up his position at Acorns in March next year and replaces Toby Porter, who stepped down as Acorns CEO in September after six years...
SME Divide Revealed on Environmental Targets
Ahead of COP 29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) research has found a clear divide among SMEs on environmental targets. The survey, by the BCC’s award-winning Insights Unit, shows around half of firms with more...
BCC News
SME Divide Revealed on Environmental Targets
Ahead of COP 29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) research has found a clear divide among SMEs on environmental targets. The survey, by the BCC’s award-winning Insights Unit, shows around half of firms with more...
Worcestershire News
Nifty Communications wins Women’s Sports Alliance contract
The new business klaxon has sounded once again at Nifty Communications, as the sports marketing agency announces its latest client, the Women’s Sports Alliance (WSA). This announcement comes just weeks after Nifty announced its work with Warriors Women RFC, as the...
Real World Consultancy Earns Prestigious Recognition as a Finalist in the National Business Women’s Awards 2023
Real World Consultancy, a leading business coaching company based in Worcester, is delighted to announce their remarkable achievement as finalists in the esteemed National Business Women’s Awards 2023. This prestigious recognition comes as a testament to their...
Herefordshire News
Wyevale Nurseries supplies stock for PoliNations in Birmingham
One of the country’s leading commercial nurseries has supplied a multitude of trees and shrubs for a project taking place in Birmingham from September 2-18 (2022). Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford has provided stock for the event, which reflects on the UK’s complex...
Member to Member Reviews: A glowing testimonial for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association have received a heart-warming testimonial from fellow Chamber Member Pauline Tarrant Consulting, who studied with them 20 years ago. Pauline, who has emigrated to Australia and has clients both there and here...
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Kudos Blends Marks 25 Years of Groundbreaking Innovation in Global Baking Science
Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire – April 2025 Kudos Blends, a pioneer in baking science and global leader in advanced leavening systems, proudly celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Founded in 1999 by female entrepreneur Dinnie Jordan, the company has spent the past...
Domestic Market and Online Offer Hope To Businesses
More than a third (35%) of UK firms expect to grow in the next year, while 41% forecast ‘business as usual’ and 22% expect to downsize Four in 10 businesses (38%) see the UK domestic market as the biggest opportunity Online remains a key driver of growth for...
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...
Leadership consultants launch “How 2 Grow Your Business”: A New YouTube Channel for Aspiring Leaders and Entrepreneurs!
Award winning leadership consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce the launch of “How 2 Grow Your Business,” a dynamic new YouTube channel dedicated to empowering business leaders, managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs through engaging, bite-sized video...
Fisher German undergoes major rebrand as it marks 25th anniversary
Leading property consultancy Fisher German has undergone a major rebrand to unify its purpose and provide a clear direction for ambitious growth 25 years after being founded. The rebrand coincides with Fisher German’s 25th anniversary since the modern-day business was...
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