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Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office
As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...
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Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office
As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...
Member News
Social Media: Your Secret Weapon for Business Growth
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, social media is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’—it’s a critical tool for business growth. Yet, many business owners still see it as overwhelming, time-consuming, or even unnecessary. The truth? When used strategically, social media...
Hundreds Attend Celebration of Arts and Culture in Worcester
Family, friends and members of the community celebrated the very best artwork from students in Worcester at the packed opening night of The Show 25. The Show is an end-of-academic-year exhibition of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
Patron & Strategic News
Fully Funded Places for Aspiring Early Years Professionals at Worcester
The University of Worcester has been awarded fully funded places for people who want to become Early Years professionals. The University is launching a brand-new Early Years Initial Teacher Training course, with options for entry for people already working in early...
Empowering Regional Businesses Through Practical and Impactful Product Innovations
Simple Design Works is a strategic product design house with offices in Worcester and Hereford, specialising in innovation management and new product development. Led by Founder, Kristo Shivachev, the team brings clarity to product design and innovation projects to...
Chamber News
Enterprising Worcestershire Grants Available
Enterprising Worcestershire is delighted to announce that there are now a limited number of grants up to the value of £30,000 on offer to help start-up businesses in Worcestershire. The grant is designed to give eligible SMEs that are less than three years old a...
Town Hall transformation plans submitted to Wyre Forest District Council
Kidderminster Town Council has submitted a planning application for a transformation of Kidderminster Town Hall on 30th June 2022. Following public consultation earlier this year, the plans have incorporated many of the improvements that were suggested. Cllr David...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire A-Plan Insurance (Worcester Commercial & Marine) – Insurance agent Broadheath Interiors – Handmade UK furniture Footnotes UK – Experienced care...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire A-Plan Insurance (Worcester Commercial & Marine) – Insurance agent Broadheath Interiors – Handmade UK furniture Footnotes UK – Experienced care...
Policy News
UK Tax Day 2021
The UK government has published a series of tax documents and consultations related to creating ‘a more trusted, simple and modern tax system’. The consultation announcements and policy paper released on tax day include: Consultation on aviation tax reform – seeks...
Business Secretary launches major overhaul of UK’s audit regime in wake of big-name company collapses
Major new reforms to the UK’s audit regime will aim to safeguard British jobs, avoid company failures and reinforce the UK’s reputation as a world-leading destination for investment, the Business Secretary has announced (Thursday 18 March). The UK is consistently...
Skills News
The future is wireless, is your business ready for 5G
5G wireless communication promises to take us into a new era of digital transformation powered by super -fast broadband, enhanced virtual and augmented reality, the Internet of Things (IoT,) phones that work at unimaginable speeds, or is it all just marketing spiel...
The Department for International Trade Summer School 2019
The Department for International Trade is running its annual Summer School for 16-18 years old this June and July. Sixth forms and colleges will be part of a unique programme of learning, working with senior leaders in business, hearing from successful exporters and...
Charity News
Headway Worcestershire hosts the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’
Local charity Headway Worcestershire is getting ready, set and go to host the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’ this summer – thanks to a £50,000 National Lottery cash boost. This funding is being utilised for two consecutive years and...
St Richard’s Hospice looking for a Governor with digital experience – voluntary position
St Richard’s Hospice is a key provider of healthcare in Worcestershire and supports and cares for adults with serious progressive illnesses through our community teams, our newly developed state-of-the-art day services and our seventeen beds. We are passionately...
BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade. They met at the EU Commission Headquarters, in Berlaymont, to discuss...
BCC News
BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade. They met at the EU Commission Headquarters, in Berlaymont, to discuss...
Worcestershire News
New property management for Worcester’s Hopmarket
A Worcestershire commercial property consultancy has been instructed to manage a substantial portfolio of mixed-use accommodation at Worcester’s iconic Hopmarket. GJS Dillon’s Asset Management team has taken on the property management of 25 retail units and 44...
How to take your Business to the next level – By investing in it.
Investing in a professional photographer to help you elevate your business and stand out from the rest is now considered a necessity, more and more companies are realising the power of having good visuals to attract more of your ideal clients and help your business...
Herefordshire News
Give your views on how Herefordshire could be developed over the next 20 years
As part of the preparation of a new Local Plan for Herefordshire, a consultation is being held that sets out possible options for potential strategic development areas for Hereford and each of the County’s market towns. The consultation doesn’t present firm proposals...
The Marches LEP: Energy Fund
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) recognises that energy provision is a critical element for unlocking future growth. Consequently, the Marches LEP Board has given approval to open a £4million call for capital energy projects. The LEP is seeking to...
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Worcester Student named in England U21s Squad Heading to Australia in New Year
A University of Worcester student has been named in the England U21s Netball squad ahead of their tour of Australia in January. During the tour, Issy Eaton, a 3rd year PE and Sports Coaching student, will compete in a Tri-Series against Australia and New Zealand,...
Kidderminster Law Firm in Harriers Promotion Push Partnership
Kidderminster law firm in Harriers promotion push partnership Law firm mfg Solicitors has agreed a partnership deal with Kidderminster Harriers as the football club continues its National League promotion bid. The legal firm, based on the town’s Birmingham Road, is...
Severn Valley Railway Shortlisted for Four Heritage Railway Awards
The Severn Valley Railway has been shortlisted in four categories for the prestigious Heritage Railway Association awards for 2025, which recognise excellence and innovation across the heritage rail sector. SVR-based locomotive, Stanier Mogul No 13268 is in the...
Fully Funded Places for Aspiring Early Years Professionals at Worcester
The University of Worcester has been awarded fully funded places for people who want to become Early Years professionals. The University is launching a brand-new Early Years Initial Teacher Training course, with options for entry for people already working in early...
New College Worcester Ofsted Good or Outstanding in all Categories!
Following an eagerly anticipated visit from Ofsted to inspect our Education provision at New College Worcester we are absolutely delighted that NCW was recognised to be Outstanding or Good in all five categories! The judgements were as follows: The quality of...
Local Business Owner’s Help for Ukraine
When the Russians invaded Ukraine in February 2022, most people looked on in horror at scenes reminiscent of the Second World War. As millions fled from Putin’s armies, Sue Johns decided to use her business contacts and experience to try and get some of them to the...
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