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A Fresh Take on AI: A Practical Approach to Modern Marketing
AI is the business buzzword of 2026, but how do professionals feel about AI? There’s a growing sense of curiosity around what AI can do for us, but there’s also hesitation around its reliability and what happens when we become too dependent on the intelligence. As...
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A Fresh Take on AI: A Practical Approach to Modern Marketing
AI is the business buzzword of 2026, but how do professionals feel about AI? There’s a growing sense of curiosity around what AI can do for us, but there’s also hesitation around its reliability and what happens when we become too dependent on the intelligence. As...
Member News
Budget consultation for businesses
Worcester City Council is the only organisation exclusively dedicated to serving Worcester’s 106,700 residents, but we face tough decisions as we consider how your money should be spent and what our priorities should be for the year ahead. Every year the Council is...
Celebrating excellence in apprenticeships
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the first-ever Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards. Hosted by Herefordshire Growth Hub in partnership with Herefordshire Council and local training organisations, these awards will recognise and celebrate:...
Patron & Strategic News
Game Art Lecturer nominated for Women in Games Award
A University of Worcester lecturer has been nominated for an award for her impact and contributions to education through preparing students for the computer gaming industry. Zara Sharma, Senior Lecturer in Game Art, has been shortlisted for the Educational Impact...
Student’s Guidance to Ensure Men with Eating Disorders don’t Feel Alienated from Seeking Help
A University of Worcester student has created bespoke guidance to help ensure that men with eating disorders feel able to engage with the support they need. George Mycock, who himself experienced eating disorders and body image concerns for over a decade, developed...
Chamber News
40-year high inflation figures place further pressure on businesses
After a revised mini budget was announced on Monday by newly appointed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, stability is the key message the government are portraying following the economic turmoil in the last few weeks, which has included the sacking of former Chancellor Kwasi...
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...
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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
British food and drink exports to EU fall by 47% in first quarter of 2021
The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) have released their Trade Snapshot for Q1 2021. The report shows there has been a 28% fall in UK food and drink exports in Q1 2021 when compared to 2020. Exports to the EU fell by 47% compared to Q1 2020, whereas sales to non-EU...
UK agree first post EU Exit deal while tensions with the EU persist
This month the leaders of the G7 met in Cornwall. During talks Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed a trade deal in principle with Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. If the trade deal is implemented, it will be the first deal agreed post EU Exit that isn’t a...
Skills News
Oakland Foundation charity supports South Bromsgrove School
South Bromsgrove High School is overjoyed to have secured sports equipment funding from local Redditch and Bromsgrove children’s charity the Oakland Foundation. Helping to engage and encourage more students to remain active, the Foundation’s funding has helped...
Worcestershire students celebrated at a special awards ceremony
Exceptional students from Evesham, Malvern Hills and Pershore Colleges have been celebrated for their achievements at a special further education awards ceremony recently. Fifty three students studying at the WCG Worcestershire family of colleges were recognised for...
Charity 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...
Lifesaving charity Arrive Alive teams up with Sky Blue Adventures for 2023
Two unique organisations based within the heart of England have teamed up for 2023 to raise vital funds for voluntary operated lifesaving vehicles for West Midlands Ambulance Service Community First Responders. Arrive Alive is Britains only registered charity of its...
North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action
• The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea. • Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing...
BCC News
North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action
• The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea. • Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing...
Worcestershire News
We’re so excited to be on board!
Hi all! I’m Corrine, the Office Manager here at Heart Office Supplies Ltd and I just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce our small local business to you all. Heart Office Supplies Ltd started little over a year ago from the humble home of Kyle (our Managing...
Introducing ADS Procurement & Supply Chain Ltd to the Chamber
ADS Procurement is a commercial training and consultancy business based in Worcestershire. We were formed in 2019, although our real-world business experiences started back in the 20th century! If you deal with suppliers or customers, in any capacity, then you will...
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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Office Return Varies Across Sectors
41% of businesses have required staff to spend more time working on site over the past year One in ten (9%) relevant firms say employees have quit because of the requirement to return to onsite working Nearly half of surveyed businesses (48%) expect all working days...
Local Charity Expands with the Opening of “Ledbury Two” – A New Chapter in Support for Children and Adults with Neurological Disorders
Located in the heart of Ledbury, Ledbury Two represents a significant expansion for Megan Baker House (MBH), allowing the organisation to reach more families and meet increasing demand for its specialised programmes. The new facility will offer tailored support for...
Worcester’s New Play Spaces Praised by Child Development Expert Ahead of National Playday
An expert in early childhood studies has praised recent work in Worcester to provide high quality play opportunities for children and young people. Dr Emma Laurence, lecturer at the University of Worcester in the Department for Children and Families and a specialist...
Indulge in some retail therapy at the Severn Valley Railway’s Art and Craft Fayre
Over the weekend of 23 and 24 August, the Severn Valley Railway’s ever-popular Art and Craft Fayre will offer a feast of unique and original objects and produce at The Engine House near Highley station. Around 40 exhibitors will be taking part, and the event will be a...
Major London Exhibition for Worcester Based Artist
An artist from Worcester is to host her first ever major exhibition, after winning a prestigious national award. Amber Sparrey, Technical Manager and Associate Lecturer at the University of Worcester’s Institute of Arts and Humanities, has been selected as the winner...
Top ten tips to finding an excellent commercial property management company
Top ten tips to find an excellent commercial property management company. Whether you manage a single unit or a whole portfolio, being a landlord can be time-consuming and stressful in a tough environment. Deciding whether to use a commercial property management...
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