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The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 4) Is Now Live – Have Your Say!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses to share their insights in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 4). This vital survey helps the Chamber build a clear picture of the current business climate across the two...
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The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 4) Is Now Live – Have Your Say!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses to share their insights in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 4). This vital survey helps the Chamber build a clear picture of the current business climate across the two...
Member News
Platform81 Welcome Five New Starters Across PPC, Web Development, and Business Development
Platform81 has recently welcomed five new team members across key departments, supporting the ongoing growth of the business. These appointments come at a time of significant expansion, driven by new client wins and increasing demand across the agency’s core service...
Community Housing recognised as a 5 Star Employer
Wyre Forest based Community Housing has been recognised as a 5 Star Employer after receiving positive feedback from their employees through independent employee engagement experts WorkBuzz. In June 2025, WorkBuzz invited all employees at Community Housing to provide...
Patron & Strategic News
University of Worcester Shortlisted for Student Nursing Times Award
The training and education of nursing associates at the University of Worcester has been recognised with a shortlisting in this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards. The University is in the running for the prestigious Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of...
Event to Explore Ways into Teaching Where You Live.
Aspiring teachers are invited to an event in Worcester where they can find out more about routes into the profession, and opportunities for study where they live. The event, between 2:30-6pm at The Hive on Wednesday 26th February, aims to help people learn about the...
Chamber News
Kidderminster Company Benefits From Increased Efficiency And Sales With The Help Of Worcestershire Proof Of Concept Grant
Kidderminster Company Benefits From Increased Efficiency And Sales With The Help Of Worcestershire Proof Of Concept Grant Established in 2010, Surf Works is a leading creative agency based in Kidderminster. The creative company specialises in graphic design, print,...
Chamber launches second Quarterly Economic Survey of the year
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce launch the second Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year. By conducting Quarterly Economic Surveys, we’re able to collect the views of our Members and ensure these are represented locally, regionally, and...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire BN SHE Consultancy Ltd Chat4Business CM Leaders Ltd Services for Independent Living Worcestershire Baylis & Harding Plc Curve Sales...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire BN SHE Consultancy Ltd Chat4Business CM Leaders Ltd Services for Independent Living Worcestershire Baylis & Harding Plc Curve Sales...
Policy News
New Policy Executive joins the Chamber
The Chamber is delighted to welcome Arjun Heir as the new Policy Executive. Of his appointment Arjun said:
“I’m thrilled to have joined the Chamber and am looking forward to continuing the excellent work of the Policy department partnering with businesses through thought-leadership.”
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2020: Nearly half of firms report UK sales decrease as businesses endure sustained cash crunch
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the third quarter of 2020, despite much of the...
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Charity News
New College Worcester has launched their annual campaign
New College Worcester has launched their annual campaign, Eye Care We Care. The campaign runs throughout May and aims to draw attention to a wide range of issues surrounding blindness and vision impairment whilst raising funds to support students’ education and...
Dementia Meeting Centre Launched at Retirement Home
Photo caption: Tom Piotrowski, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Platform (left) and Kirsty Hughes, Dementia Meeting Centre Manager for Age UK (right) A retirement home in Worcestershire has launched a Dementia Meeting Centre, where they can participate in...
King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest. Latest data from the BCC’s Insight Unit shows investment flatlining. Our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3, showed only 23% of respondents...
BCC News
King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest. Latest data from the BCC’s Insight Unit shows investment flatlining. Our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3, showed only 23% of respondents...
Worcestershire News
NDP Electrical awarded industry accreditations!
NDP Electrical renew their accreditations annually, this ensures that they are compliant in their industry and it shows their clients that they adhere to legislation and work to a high standard. NDP are proud to announce that they have just renewed and been...
PSE Offline Marketing Join the Chamber
PSE Offline Marketing is a family-owned growth marketing agency, established in 1995 by brothers Phil and Rob Newton. With offices in Droitwich and Shoreditch, it specialises in creatively connecting brands with individuals, working with the likes of Hello Fresh,...
Herefordshire News
Praise for Peer Networks Programme
A Herefordshire businessman has praised a business support network – saying he has learned something new from each session he has been part of. James Lloyd, who runs two businesses in Ross-on-Wye, is taking part in the Peer Networks Programme, which brings together...
Support on hand to help manufacturers grow
Manufacturers across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are being urged to take advantage of a hugely-successful programme and go for growth. Through the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), small and medium sized manufacturers are offered help to...
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National Apprenticeship Week success culminates with launch of 2025 Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are pleased to announce the 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Apprenticeship Week, a successful week of promoting the...
Congratulations as Hazelton Mountford’s AJ passes Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) Exam
The team at Hazelton Mountford extend their congratulations to AJ who recently passed the Cert CII exam to obtain his first qualification. AJ joined Hazelton Mountford as an apprentice account executive in 2022. Since then he has demonstrated dedication to his career...
From Detective Sergeant to Head of Law; Worcester Lecturer in the Running to be Named Best in the Country.
The new Head of the School of Law at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious academic prizes of its kind. Michelle Clarke is in the running for the Oxford University Press Law Teacher of the Year award. The award celebrates...
Pre-Met Ltd Sponsor St. Augustine’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form in the “F1 In Schools” STEM Project!
“F1 In Schools” is an international STEM and engineering competition endorsed by the Formula 1 organisation. Team C-Racing from St. Augustine’s Catholic High School in Redditch, were crowned the West Midlands Regional Champions earlier this month at the Regional...
Love your Side Hustle? Make it Tax Official this Valentine’s
HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign launched to support people earning extra income to understand any tax obligations A new easy-to-use guide is available on GOV.UK As Valentine’s Day approaches, anyone who has turned the love for their...
New Herefordshire Director for UK Parks Association
What better way to attend the 2025 British Holiday & Home Parks Association National Conference than as a new Director. Glenn & Hannah Jones, who own and run a family of three 5* holiday parks, ‘Discover Parks’, on the North Herefordshire/Mid Wales...
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