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The Limelite Lounge!
We’re really excited to be launching a brand-new series of live, relaxed, expert-led sessions, designed to bring you the latest insights and on-the-ground experience that’s shaping people management practices! Please welcome – The Limelite Lounge! These sessions...
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The Limelite Lounge!
We’re really excited to be launching a brand-new series of live, relaxed, expert-led sessions, designed to bring you the latest insights and on-the-ground experience that’s shaping people management practices! Please welcome – The Limelite Lounge! These sessions...
Member News
Driving business growth through low-cost digital marketing solutions
Marketing is a powerful, accessible tool for driving business growth. By adopting a strategic and measured approach, you can expand your reach, build brand awareness, and attract and retain customers. IAB UK shared, 81% of UK SMEs consider digital advertising crucial...
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...
Patron & Strategic News
Bishop Fleming Reveals Midlands Expansion
Leading Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced expansion further into The Midlands market with the planned opening of a new Birmingham office. The firm, which currently has offices spanning from Worcester in the West Midlands to Truro...
University Stalwart and Wolves Co-Founder Awarded MBE
Mick Donovan, Pro Vice Chancellor Partnerships at the University of Worcester, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours. Mick has been recognised for services to inclusion in sport and education. “I am thrilled to receive this award and receive...
Chamber News
A year in review at Guest Homes – by Becca Byford
Becca Byford, COO of Guest Homes looks back on her first year at Guest Homes Ltd and reflects on the wins and challenges that being a Chief Operating Officer of a growing firm has brought. Since joining the growing corporate and holiday lets business, Becca has...
Worcestershire Works Well Announces Award Sponsored by Southco
The Worcestershire Works Well Innovation in Health and Wellbeing Award sponsored by Southco was launched this week to members of the wellbeing scheme. The award presents the opportunity to celebrate the achievements and efforts of companies who have continued to...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Big Helping Ltd – Branding and design Gregory Psychological Services Ltd – Forensic Psychology specialising in assessments for Family and Criminal...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Big Helping Ltd – Branding and design Gregory Psychological Services Ltd – Forensic Psychology specialising in assessments for Family and Criminal...
Policy News
EU & UK Relationship Update
Cabinet Office Minister Lord Frost and EU Commission Vice President Šefčovič held an informal meeting on Thursday evening in Brussels to discuss outstanding issues on the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland. In a statement published by the UK Government following the meeting, Lord Frost said that some “positive momentum had been established”. However, he added that “a number of difficult issues remained” and agreed to “intensified contacts at all levels” in the coming weeks. Both parties reiterated their commitment to further outreach with business groups, civil society and other stakeholders in Northern Ireland.
Restart Grant Scheme now open for applications
On 3 March 2021, the Chancellor announced the Restart Grant Scheme to help support businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic as they reopen in line with the gradual lifting of restrictions. Applications for the Restart Scheme are now open until 30 June 2021....
Skills News
Compare the salary and benefits you offer to improve recruitment
At a time when provisions for flexible working and annual leave allowance are as important to candidates as salaries, it has never been more crucial to compare the salary and benefits your business offers. Take part in our annual Salary & Benefits 2019/20 survey...
Holy Trinity ESSA English Champions
Holy Trinity School pupils have taken the title of Medium School, Medley Relay English Champions at the ESSA Primary Relay Finals at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on Saturday 15th June. The medley relay team had pre-qualified for the Sheffield gala earlier in the year with a...
Charity News
National Lottery grant to support parents abused by their children
Extra support for parents being abused by their children has been secured thanks to more than £300,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The social enterprise PEGS, which helps those impacted by Child to...
Can you support the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’?
Headway Worcestershire is asking for your support with the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’. Can you spare some time to help the local team host the ABI Games in Worcester on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2022? Thanks to a £50,000...
South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK
Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “An improved trade deal with South Korea would be very welcome. It could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector, manufacturing companies and...
BCC News
South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK
Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “An improved trade deal with South Korea would be very welcome. It could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector, manufacturing companies and...
Worcestershire News
Vamos Theatre Tours Sharing Joy, a colourful, interactive performance, to local care homes.
Worcester-based Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, is to take its popular show, Sharing Joy, out on the road this June to visit care homes and other venues in Worcestershire. Sharing Joy is a vibrant and colourful interactive performance...
FUTURE FOCUSED QUARTERLY BUSINESS PLANNING SUMMIT
Join RWC in their upcoming Business Summit event. Here’s what to expect: Dive Deep into Business Strategy: Gain clarity on your vision, goals, and the precise steps needed to achieve them. Optimise Your Time & Resources: Learn effective time management techniques,...
Herefordshire News
Welcome New Members – Silver Scope Media!
Silver Scope Media is an award-winning digital agency combining creativity with a deep technical understanding to create transformative digital experiences. They have worked with clients from Hereford to Queensland and helped businesses design, develop and deploy...
Can you help with support for Ukraine Nationals?
Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council, leading recruitment firm Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are working to support Ukraine Nationals who have applied to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme....
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Cloud Voice Solutions and Connectivity
LOQEX is a leading provider of unified communications solutions. Our extensive expertise in the telecommunications industry enables us to streamline the operations and enhance the customer service experience of businesses across the UK. We integrate our unified...
Appointment Expands Law Firm’s Residential Development Team
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Worcester office, residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner...
Sutcliffe & Co Announced as a Finalist in the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are finishing 2024 on a high, having been named as a Finalist in the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025, in the category of Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME. This latest award entry further...
Award-Winning Herefordshire Care Home Announces Severn Freewheelers EVS as Charity Partner for the Year
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, an award-winning home in Lyonshall, is proud to announce its partnership with Severn Freewheelers EVS, adopting them as their Charity of the Year. This initiative highlights the nursing home’s ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of...
NMITE Hosts Six Students from Kazakhstan for Specialist Three-month Programme
Six students have been funded by The Kazakhstan Government, Bolashak programme to spend three months at NMITE to undertake a programme focussed on Innovations in Mining Engineering and Technology. The organisers were particularly drawn to NMITE due to its expertise in...
Over 200 Free Places Available on NMITE Short Courses
NMITE has announced that over 200 places will be available between January and March 2025 to individuals in Herefordshire on NMITE’s short courses thanks to a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Courses include some of NMITE’s popular and award-winning TED...
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