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Property consultancy’s first charity padel tournament raises £6,000
A national property consultancy’s first charity padel tournament raised £6,000 for four charities – and planning for next year’s competition is already underway. Fisher German’s Development Agency team successfully launched its first-ever charity padel...
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Property consultancy’s first charity padel tournament raises £6,000
A national property consultancy’s first charity padel tournament raised £6,000 for four charities – and planning for next year’s competition is already underway. Fisher German’s Development Agency team successfully launched its first-ever charity padel...
Member News
Brand-new mobile hoist installed at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce the installation of a brand-new mobility hoist. The hoist is available for trained carers and PAs to use with their clients when accessing classes, workshops and activities at The Courtyard and can be used in all areas of the...
Appointment expands law firm’s Property Litigation team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has added to its respected Property Litigation department with the appointment of a new specialist solicitor. Litigation expert Claire Liddy has bolstered the firm’s Property Litigation team, joining as a solicitor. Based at mfg’s Bromsgrove...
Patron & Strategic News
Landlords Urged to Protect Themselves Against Protected Leases
Commercial property landlords across Worcestershire have been warned of the difficulties they can face when trying to take back possession from a tenant, and urged to seek legal advice to avoid having an unwanted protected lease. The warning comes as The Landlord and...
Marking a Year of Achievement with Grubby: A Landmark in ATP and Oakland International Collaboration
As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s...
Chamber News
June Round-Up
It’s a busy time for many right now, with the holiday season coming up, so it’s been great to meet so many Chamber Members over the last month or so. In brief, I enjoyed a video call with Donna Fisher at Smile Box to understand more about the fast-growing mental...
Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Alliance Payroll Services Limited – Payroll Bureau Atticus Insurance Brokers – Insurance Broker Be The Change Hospitality – Hospitality Group Highfields...
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Introducing Green Moon Coaching
Green Moon Coaching offers support and coaching programmes to women in wellbeing business. From half day VIP sessions to 12 week in-depth 121 coaching, women in wellbeing business can find alignment with their business, clarity on their work-life journey and be at...
Introducing Green Moon Coaching
Green Moon Coaching offers support and coaching programmes to women in wellbeing business. From half day VIP sessions to 12 week in-depth 121 coaching, women in wellbeing business can find alignment with their business, clarity on their work-life journey and be at...
Policy News
Business groups unite for a net-zero UK
The UK’s top five business groups have joined forces as part of their goal to create a net-zero free UK by 2050. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Make UK, the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the British Chambers...
Boost for restaurants, pubs and cafes as government extends takeaway services
Restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today (11 November 2020). The measures help give these businesses the confidence they need to continue to serve...
Skills News
Why getting experience works
“For me, I wanted to undertake work experience so I could get the insight into what career path I wanted to go into after my A levels. “Nowadays university seems to be the directed choice for students, but with apprenticeships on the rise it shows that learning whilst...
Graduates are the key for Glideology
Malvern-based Glideology recently took on two graduates on placement – Joshua Monk is a software engineer working on embedded control systems and after being with the firm for six months on placement has now been offered a full-time position. Sam Turner, who...
Charity News
Member collaboration between MBH and ABE
Clive Brooks, Managing Director ABE Ledbury: “ABE have been working with Megan Baker House for a number of years so it was great to be able to develop, with Lee, the concept of a MBH trailer. This formed part of our refurbishment program and the bodybuilders and...
ECHO Colour Fest 4th June
ECHO is planning a Colour run in June. What is a colour run you ask? It is a friendly run where at certain points along the route you get paint powder thrown over you to create a super colourful event! The event will be accessible and people will pay to take part. The...
BCC Economic Forecast: Fragile Economy Stuck In First Gear
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) marginally upgrades its 2023 GDP forecast to 0.4%, but economic activity will remain very weak throughout 2024 and 2025, according to the organisation’s latest Quarterly Economic Forecast. UK Economic Outlook The UK...
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BCC Economic Forecast: Fragile Economy Stuck In First Gear
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) marginally upgrades its 2023 GDP forecast to 0.4%, but economic activity will remain very weak throughout 2024 and 2025, according to the organisation’s latest Quarterly Economic Forecast. UK Economic Outlook The UK...
Worcestershire News
BioPak launch sustainability initiative to make English football greener with Birmingham County FA
To celebrate Earth Day (22nd April), Birmingham County FA’s award winning ‘Save Today, Play Tomorrow’ programme has launched a new sustainability initiative to bring more sustainable food and drink packaging to football clubs across the West Midlands. The...
John Legge’s 6 for 60
In his 60th year, Chamber trainer John Legge is undertaking 6 challenges reflecting some of the interests he has had over 60 years. These challenges will be in aid of his 3 chosen charities for 2023: Build it International – a charity run by John’s cousin which...
Herefordshire News
Campaign launches in Herefordshire to inspire county-wide climate action amongst the business community
A campaign has launched in Herefordshire to encourage employers to plot their journeys to meet the county’s zero carbon ambition by the end of the decade. The campaign ‘30 for 2030’ will involve putting the spotlight on 30 employers from the private, public and third...
Marches LEP welcomes new pledge over future
Leaders of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership have welcomed new assurances from a Government minister over the long-term future of the organisations. Neil O’Brien MP, the Minister for Levelling Up, told a parliamentary debate LEPs would continue to exist –...
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Elevate your career this Black Friday with our unbeatable 50% off on ISO Online Training Bundles! Whether you’re looking to dive into Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management, or Internal Auditor + ,our self-paced courses will equip you with the...
Students Working with Local Businesses to Improve their Sustainability
Students at the University of Worcester are helping local businesses to be more sustainable. They are working with a range of firms to assess their practices and make recommendations on changes to improve their sustainability. Now, the Business School is looking to...
David Ogden, Founder of The Key Safe Company, has been Recognised in the Global CEO Excellence Awards
A trailblazing Midlands entrepreneur has landed a global accolade for his leadership – and a number of industry award nominations for good measure. David Ogden, founder of The Key Safe Company in Worcester, has been named Most Innovative Key Security Solutions...
DRPG Sparks Live 2024 Inspires Young Creatives with a Focus on Innovation
DRPG celebrated its career-focused educational event, Sparks Live on Thursday 14 November 2024, aimed at inspiring the next generation of creative talent. Held at DRPG’s Hartlebury studio headquarters, this second event of its kind welcomed over 120 young people...
Landlords Urged to Protect Themselves Against Protected Leases
Commercial property landlords across Worcestershire have been warned of the difficulties they can face when trying to take back possession from a tenant, and urged to seek legal advice to avoid having an unwanted protected lease. The warning comes as The Landlord and...
Residents Urged to Vote for their Favourite Small Business as Part of Bradley’s Inaugural Awards
Residents across Bromsgrove and the Villages can now vote for their favourite small business as part of Bradley Thomas MP’s inaugural awards. Ahead of this year’s Small Business Saturday on December 7th, Bradley is celebrating the contribution small businesses make to...
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