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How fast can you act on feedback?
Customer experience is now defined by continuous, everyday interactions, not just big moments. Many organisations struggle not with a lack of feedback, but with the speed at which they can access, understand, and act on it. Traditional surveys and periodic reporting...
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How fast can you act on feedback?
Customer experience is now defined by continuous, everyday interactions, not just big moments. Many organisations struggle not with a lack of feedback, but with the speed at which they can access, understand, and act on it. Traditional surveys and periodic reporting...
Member News
Giving Charities a Voice: Dandelion Video Production Commits to Monthly Free Videos
Worcestershire-based video production company Dandelion is giving small local charities the opportunity to have a professional video produced to help them share their stories. As part of a Chamber of Commerce pledge, they have committed to producing twelve videos...
School Leaders Take Part in Climate Assembly
Teachers and educators from across Worcestershire got together to discuss the implications of the climate and ecological crisis in schools across the West Midlands. The Educators Climate Assembly, hosted by the University of Worcester, saw senior education leaders and...
Patron & Strategic News
Wyevale Nurseries to unveil 2026 retailers’ catalogue at HTA National Plant Show
WYEVALE Nurseries’ 2026 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers is launching at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this week featuring an abundance of new British-grown varieties (June 2025). The leading commercial grower is showcasing...
Hayward Wright Raises Thousands for Parkinson’s UK at Annual Charity Golf Day
Accountancy group Hayward Wright held its third consecutive annual charity golf day last week in partnership with Parkinson’s UK, the national charity that campaigns for better health and care services for those affected by Parkinson’s while funding...
Chamber News
Do you know about the Queen’s Award for Enterprise?
You are invited to the launch of applications for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2023. Wednesday 18th May 2022, 5pm for 5.30pm at The Shell Store, Canary Drive, Skylon Park, Hereford, HR2 6SR Please follow this link to Register:...
Funding approved for new Meeting Centres in Worcestershire
Two new Meeting Centres for those living with dementia will be set up in Bromsgrove and Redditch, thanks to a county-wide funding programme. In January 2020, Worcestershire County Council and the six district councils of Worcestershire announced they would be...
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Introducing The Linguist
Chartered Translator and Interpreter of Polish specialising in legal-medical, finance and business terminology with particular interest in international trade and relations, The Linguist translates all types of specialist documents within specified specialist...
Introducing The Linguist
Chartered Translator and Interpreter of Polish specialising in legal-medical, finance and business terminology with particular interest in international trade and relations, The Linguist translates all types of specialist documents within specified specialist...
Policy News
Small Business Commissioner consultation
New proposals have been outlined by government to ensure small businesses in the UK are paid on time, Small Business Minister Paul Scully today announced (1 October). Currently £23.4 billion worth of late invoices are owed to small firms across Britain, impacting on...
Employment Survey 2020 now open. Take part to receive your free copy of the report
Are you still recruiting despite COVID-19? How will the end of furlough impact your staff levels? What challenges have you faced as a result of moving your team to remote working? The outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent global pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the...
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Charity News
ECHO’s Platinum Colour Fest
Thanks to local charity ECHO, a Fun Run with a difference will be part of the Leominster Festival on Saturday 4th June. The run will start and finish at Halo Bridge Street Sports Centre. Dressed in white, participants will be able to run, jog, walk or dance their way...
The Courtyard receive funding from Theatres Trust Theatre Improvement Scheme to help in its journey in becoming a zero-carbon venue
The Courtyard are thrilled to announce that it has received funding from Theatres Trust to make environmental improvements to its building. Theatres Trust has awarded £120,000 from its Theatre Improvement Scheme, in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, to eight...
BCC Director General Shevaun Haviland: Stop Treading on Eggshells Around EU Trade
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has urged the next Government to stop treading on eggshells around trade with the EU if it wants to grow the UK economy. She will make the plea at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual Conference 2024 on...
BCC News
BCC Director General Shevaun Haviland: Stop Treading on Eggshells Around EU Trade
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has urged the next Government to stop treading on eggshells around trade with the EU if it wants to grow the UK economy. She will make the plea at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual Conference 2024 on...
Worcestershire News
Darren Wilkins Appointed as a New Trustee of Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcestershire business owner Darren Wilkins has been announced as a new Trustee at the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust (GKCCT). Having supported the charity since Darren’s family business City Signs, celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2020, his dedication to the...
Menopause in the Workplace
UNIQUE RETIREMENT PLANNING CHALLENGES WOMEN FACE Women make up nearly half of the UK workforce, but many feel forced to reduce their hours at work, pass up promotions and even leave their jobs due to lack of menopause support. While symptoms vary between individuals,...
Herefordshire News
£27 million for farmers to boost productivity
Farmers will benefit from a £27 million pot to adopt innovative new technology and invest in productivity-boosting equipment as the Farming Investment Fund opens today (Tuesday 16 November). Farmers, foresters and growers from across England are urged to apply for...
Shell Store triumphs at Midlands property awards
The transformation of the former munitions site in Hereford into a dedicated business incubation centre has triumphed at the top Midlands property awards. The Shell Store, located on Skylon Park, Hereford, won the Commercial Development of the Year category at the...
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Worcestershire law firm shows support for Birmingham’s Pride Parade
A group of lawyers and support staff from a Worcestershire and Birmingham law firm joined this year’s Birmingham Pride Parade as part of the legal profession’s backing for the city’s LGBTQ+ community. The 10-strong team from mfg Solicitors, joined colleagues from the...
A Decade of Work Pays Off: Aspiring Doctor Earns Gold D of E
A trainee doctor spent an afternoon at Buckingham Palace as he was formally presented with his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. 22-year-old Nathan Scott, first year medical student at the University of Worcester, received his Award from His Royal Highness Prince...
Interior design company secures dream home!
Edward Thomas Interiors has purchased a £2m premises in Redditch National interior design company, Edward Thomas Interiors, has successfully purchased a modern new office and warehouse worth more than £2 million to facilitate its ongoing expansion. Working exclusively...
NMITE hosts events to boost local employment skills
NMITE hosts two events in June on employment skills for the modern workforce and pathways into business NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is hosting two events in June, both highlighting employment and training pathways into business and...
Building Careers in Commercial Insurance: Apprentice Harry’s Success Story
Hazelton Mountford is proud to celebrate Apprentice Harry’s recent promotion. Joining in 2023, Harry quickly progressed from Apprentice to Small Business Account Handler while working toward his Cert CII qualification. He has already passed two exams and is...
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...
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