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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease. By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop. More...
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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease. By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop. More...
Member News
Leadership consultants celebrate 1st anniversary of popular podcast.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are delighted to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, hosted by Mike Harris (pictured). The Podcast has been a big success reaching over 350 people every month. With a regular...
Member to member collaboration between Hazelton Mountford and You Do Better
Strategic Members Hazelton Mountford Group partnered with member You Do Better from 2020. Since then, the company has benefited from expert marketing and public relations support. As Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers, Hazelton Mountford offer expert advice and...
Patron & Strategic News
Oakland International Delight as 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary Winner Confirmed
Oakland International Operations Manager Valentina Florina-Drescanu has been recognised as one of just two recipients of the 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary winners conferred during the Cold Chain Live! 2024 event at the Telford International Centre...
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Gala Show
On Friday 29 November Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity will be hosting a fabulous evening of entertainment at DRPG’s spectacular Studio 212 in Hartlebury. The charity are delighted to thank headlines sponsors Computacenter and Altera Digital Health for their...
Chamber News
What’s going on? Chamber Business Expo 2022
The Chamber Business Expo, sponsored by Hewett Recruitment, will return to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on Thursday 10 March. The events and seminars have been locked in, stands sold out and over 700 people are expected to attend the Expo throughout the day...
Helping shape future business support
As part of the Chamber’s responsibility to represent the views of local businesses, I am pleased to announce our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. The survey and subsequent report will provide a useful snapshot of the local economy and will inform the...
Our Latest Member
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 Hereford Enterprise Zone Limited (https://www.skylonpark.co.uk) Kelsam Support Services Limited (https://kelsam.co.uk/) Penrhos Spirits Ltd...
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 Hereford Enterprise Zone Limited (https://www.skylonpark.co.uk) Kelsam Support Services Limited (https://kelsam.co.uk/) Penrhos Spirits Ltd...
Policy News
Have your say on how Worcester tackles climate emergency
The first phase of the consultation into Worcester’s draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy has now begun. The consultation includes an online survey and a webinar for businesses and organisations to hear more about the strategy, as well as ask questions and give...
Government relaxes rules to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
The government has temporarily relaxed a number of rules to make it easier for businesses to continue working through the disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). The government has temporarily relaxed the rules in the following areas: Annual leave: Workers will...
Skills News
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Charity News
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is Flying High with a Helping Hand from Local Luxury Hand Wash Brand
Redditch-based and family-owned luxury bath and body brand, Baylis & Harding, has bolstered its extensive charitable credentials by supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Charity during the pre-hospital emergency service’s 30th anniversary year. Renowned for luxury...
Legendary Racehorse Trainer, Jonjo O’Neill Welcomes Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Friends
One of the UK’s most successful racehorse trainers and former jockey, Jonjo O’Neill recently welcomed the team from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and its guests to his Jackdaws Castle facility in the heart of the Cotswolds. More than 50 guests, including local...
Inflation remains in double digits despite second consecutive easing
Commenting on the ONS inflation figures for January 2023, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said: “A further easing in the rate of inflation to 10.1% continues a very slow move out of the peak. “Household electricity and gas costs remain by far the biggest...
BCC News
Inflation remains in double digits despite second consecutive easing
Commenting on the ONS inflation figures for January 2023, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said: “A further easing in the rate of inflation to 10.1% continues a very slow move out of the peak. “Household electricity and gas costs remain by far the biggest...
Worcestershire News
Sutcliffe’s Announced as Top Insurance Employers Award Winner
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have announced they are a ‘Top Insurance Employers Award Winner’, reflecting their commitment to workplace wellbeing and drive for delivering service excellence. Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine is one of the...
Students Shortlisted in Prestigious Nursing Times Awards
Four students at the University of Worcester have been shortlisted in the annual Student Nursing Times Awards. Swathi Suresh has been shortlisted for the Mary Seacole Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion, while Phillipa Mills, Sophie Prothero...
Herefordshire News
Broadband investment helps ten-year digital drive across the Marches
A ten-year project to improve broadband access across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, has played a huge part in driving the region’s economic success, the region’s small business champion said today. Dave Courteen says the Marches Local...
Herefordshire Council Covid-19 Recovery Plan
Since April 2020, Herefordshire Council has distributed over £100m of government recovery support to Herefordshire-based businesses. In July 2021 the council launched a £6.1m programme of activity to support economic and wellbeing recovery. Some of the schemes...
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Bishop Fleming advises YFM Equity Partners on management buyout
Bishop Fleming has advised YFM Equity Partners on its investment in Stacatruc Limited, a forklift truck specialist with a 40-year pedigree. YFM’s investment will help to accelerate Stacatruc’s growth as it continues to expand its geographical footprint and...
Oakland International Delight as 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary Winner Confirmed
Oakland International Operations Manager Valentina Florina-Drescanu has been recognised as one of just two recipients of the 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary winners conferred during the Cold Chain Live! 2024 event at the Telford International Centre...
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Gala Show
On Friday 29 November Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity will be hosting a fabulous evening of entertainment at DRPG’s spectacular Studio 212 in Hartlebury. The charity are delighted to thank headlines sponsors Computacenter and Altera Digital Health for their...
New season of Live Screenings at The Courtyard featuring hit musicals and East Asian theatre
The Courtyard is delighted to be introducing a season of six acclaimed stage musicals, and a range of Asian stage productions captured live for the big screen to its Live Screening repertoire. A season of musical theatre screenings will be launched with a showing of...
Solicitor alerts Brownfield site owners to energy income opportunity
A leading commercial property lawyer has alerted brownfield site owners that they may be missing opportunities to transform their land by adding energy generation technology and storage facilities to raise additional income. The alert has come from Phil Hunt, a senior...
New support helping to empower Worcestershire Businesses for the Future
Worcestershire businesses can now access valuable support to enhance their workforce planning through a comprehensive digital platform, developed by Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Worcestershire Workforce Planning...
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