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Local Business Backs Young Footballers and KEMP Hospice with New Team Sponsorship.
Young footballers in the Wyre Forest are set to take to the pitch in brand-new kits this season thanks to the support of local business R Albert Accountancy Ltd – with KEMP Hospice proudly featured on the front of the shirts. The new kits will feature the KEMP...
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Local Business Backs Young Footballers and KEMP Hospice with New Team Sponsorship.
Young footballers in the Wyre Forest are set to take to the pitch in brand-new kits this season thanks to the support of local business R Albert Accountancy Ltd – with KEMP Hospice proudly featured on the front of the shirts. The new kits will feature the KEMP...
Member News
Modern Work Experience Event
Date & Time: Wednesday 13 May, 10am to 1:00pm Venue: Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Graham Hick Pavillion, New Road, Worcester, Worcestershire , WR2 4QQ Event Overview: Work experience in Worcestershire is changing – and local businesses are now being...
How to Overlap Your Metal Roofing Sheets
When installing metal roofing sheets, one of the most important yet frequently misunderstood steps is how to overlap them correctly. Overlaps may appear to be a simple matter of placing one sheet over another, but doing so incorrectly can cause water ingress,...
Patron & Strategic News
Evening of Powerful Films Exploring Climate Change and Migration
The University of Worcester will be hosting an evening of powerful films exploring the intersection of climate change and migration. The event is being held as part of the Our Shared Futures: Climate & Migration Community Film Festival, organised by City of...
College Launches Unique Partner Programme for Business
Halesowen College is delighted to announce the launch of its PowerPartner Programme, an innovative initiative designed to strengthen the collaboration between education and industry. This exciting programme provides a unique platform for businesses and organisations...
Chamber News
Understanding Crypto & Digital Asset Taxation
At the start of 2021 the digital asset market topped $2 trillion in market capitalisation. The proliferation of digital assets shows no signs of slowing and the market continues to evolve at pace. As the taxation and regulatory authorities play catch up and evolve...
Chamber launches 2022-23 Business Manifesto detailing challenges and priorities
The Chamber’s recent Economic Conference, held at Mazak Worcester and sponsored by Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, featured the launch of the Chamber Business Manifesto for 2022/2023, outlining activities that the Chamber will undertake to represent the...
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Introducing NS Ede Consulting Ltd
NS Ede Consulting Ltd is directed by Nigel Shaun Ede, who offers full implementation and ongoing support of ISO & BRC Business Quality Management Systems. Nigel is also qualified to undertake both internal and supplier audits. Leaning on over thirty years of hands...
Introducing NS Ede Consulting Ltd
NS Ede Consulting Ltd is directed by Nigel Shaun Ede, who offers full implementation and ongoing support of ISO & BRC Business Quality Management Systems. Nigel is also qualified to undertake both internal and supplier audits. Leaning on over thirty years of hands...
Policy News
Government releases details of UK points-based immigration system
On 31 December 2020, at 11:00 PM, freedom of movement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) will end. Government has now released further information for applicants, employers and educational institutions on the draft requirements and conditions...
Businesses in Herefordshire & Worcestershire continue to plummet as a third admit they will decrease the size of their workforce in the next 3 months
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, have released the results of the latest quarterly economic report, outlining the impact of Coronavirus on businesses during Quarter 2. The...
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Charity News
LG Harris donate £5,000 to the Norton Collection Museum
Local decorating manufacturing company LG Harris have donated £5,000 to the Norton Collection Museum in Bromsgrove to help boost funding for their ongoing renovations after Sajid Javid MP got in touch to see if they could help out. The Norton Collection Museum exists...
New specialist support in Stourport & Kidderminster for people with dementia
Exciting collaborations by local Age UK partners, Herefordshire & Worcestershire, Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest, Sanctuary Group, and the University of Worcester will provide two much needed new Meeting Centres in Worcestershire for people living with...
Economy Stutters with Extra Business Costs Approaching
Reacting to the latest GDP data released this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With growth of just 0.1% in the three months to October and an unexpected fall in the monthly GDP, the UK economy was already fragile...
BCC News
Economy Stutters with Extra Business Costs Approaching
Reacting to the latest GDP data released this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With growth of just 0.1% in the three months to October and an unexpected fall in the monthly GDP, the UK economy was already fragile...
Worcestershire News
Britannic Place shortlisted for a hattrick of awards at Professional Adviser Awards 2023
Worcester based Chartered Financial Planners, Britannic Place, and one of their employees have been shortlisted for three awards at the Professional Adviser Awards 2023. The awards run by this professional publication are now into their 18th year and they recognise...
New podcast from Thursfields Solicitors explores role of expert witnesses in divorce cases
The role played by expert witnesses in divorce cases has been explored in a new podcast from Thursfields Solicitors. Chris Walklett, a forensic accountant and tax expert with Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants, was interviewed by Shane Miller, a director and head of...
Herefordshire News
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...
Landau helps people back to work with Hereford job fair
An event in Hereford this month will bring together local, regional and national companies to help people find jobs and reduce unemployment across the county. The Hereford Job Fair – organised by award-winning supported employment and training charity Landau – will...
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DRPG’s Dale Parmenter awarded Honorary University Fellowship
Dale Parmenter, CEO and Founder of creative communications group DRPG, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Worcester, and admitted to the University’s College of Fellows. The Fellowship recognises his contribution to responsible business...
Worcestershire hospitality firms urged to step up ahead of peak season
An industry jobs specialist has urged businesses across the Worcestershire hospitality and catering sector to act fast and fill any vacant chef positions ahead of the busy winter peak season. The alert has come from industry specialist Kasia Krieger as Office for...
Employers urged to support new model for work experience
Employers across the region were today urged to throw their weight behind new moves to transform work experience for youngsters. The Marches Careers Hub is helping spearhead the introduction of a new modern approach to work experience, under which secondary school...
Surf Tech IT Welcomes Ben Jordan as Level 2 Helpdesk Engineer
Surf Tech IT is delighted to welcome Ben Jordan to the team as a Level 2 Helpdesk Engineer. Ben first joined the business through an ICT Level 3 Apprenticeship, delivered by fellow Chamber members The Development Manager Ltd (TDM). Now 19, Ben has successfully...
Assure Technical Boosts Growth with Key Appointment
Assure Technical is proud to announce the appointment of Will Tams as Cyber Security Sales Consultant. Will brings a proven track record of supporting businesses with their cybersecurity challenges, in order to strengthen their defences and operate with confidence in...
Leading property consultancy welcomes high-profile industry figure to leadership team
A leading property consultancy has welcomed a high-profile industry figure to its leadership team. Fisher German has announced that Eleanor Deeley, Joint Managing Director of Deeley Group, has joined its leadership team as a non-executive director. It comes as the...
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