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The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) 1 is Now Open – Have Your Say
The first Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year is now open, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take part. Running from 9 January to 2 March, QES 1 provides businesses with the opportunity to share their...
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The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) 1 is Now Open – Have Your Say
The first Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year is now open, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take part. Running from 9 January to 2 March, QES 1 provides businesses with the opportunity to share their...
Member News
Partnerships with Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Partnering with Worcestershire County Cricket Club is not just a marketing investment, it’s a chance to be part of the cricketing community at the heart of Worcestershire. WCCC provides a unique opportunity for businesses to enhance their brand visibility and...
Chef shortage putting huge pressure on hospitality industry
A Worcestershire hospitality jobs specialist is warning of a national chef shortage and has urged culinary talent to use their expertise, come forward and help rebuild the industry’s struggling talent pool. The alert has come from industry expert Kasia Krieger, who...
Patron & Strategic News
Students Scoop £5,000 Prizes in Dragon’s Den-style Competition
Entrepreneurial students have scooped two £5,000 prizes in a Dragon’s Den-style competition to help launch their new businesses. Will Essex and Janka Chovancova, who are both studying at the University of Worcester’s Business School, were among the University students...
New University Building Set to Open After Easter
A brand-new building is set to open at the University of Worcester, marking a major milestone in the development of the University’s Severn Campus for Health, Well-Being and Inclusive Sport. The Duke’s Building, named for the University’s long-serving Chancellor, His...
Chamber News
Strategic Lead appointed to represent Worcestershire Voluntary & Community Sector
Voluntary and Community Sector Strategic Lead appointed to champion the sector across Worcestershire. Esther Passingham has been appointed to the newly created role, aimed at bringing together VCS groups and organisations with Worcestershire County Council and NHS to...
International Women’s Day 2022 | #BreakTheBias | Worcestershire
CAPTION: Rachel Jenkins (MD, Curvy Kate), Phillippa Mills (Chief Constable, West Mercia Police), Sharon Smith (CEO, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce) and Liz Warner (DI, West Mercia Police). Business women who live and work in and around...
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Policy News
£3 billion ‘green investment’ set to decarbonise buildings and cut emissions
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to unveil a £3 billion green investment programme to create jobs, upgrade buildings and protect the environment as part of efforts to rebuild the economy following Covid-19. The £3 billion investment aims to help the UK “build back...
Coronavirus advice for accommodation providers
All guest accommodation providers can reopen from 4 July. This guidance for Hotels and Other Guest Accommodation sets out how to open businesses safely while minimising the risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19). Accommodation providers may also need to refer to...
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Charity News
Lights lit in memory of loved ones
Thousands of lights have been lit in memory and celebration of loved ones as part of an annual campaign by St Richard’s Hospice. More than 2,400 names have been dedicated so far with donations raising funds to support the charity’s care of patients and their families....
Calling All Rugby Fans – Join Worcester Warriors for Action-Packed Charity Match day Experience!
Rugby fans are being given the chance to enjoy VIP treatment next month when Worcester Warriors and Acorns Children’s Hospice host the ultimate matchday experience. ‘Scrum’ together with friends and family for this action-packed extravaganza on Saturday 4 December in...
BCC Respond to Autumn Statement 2023
Yesterday (22nd), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, delivered the Autumn Statement 2023. In response, the BCC team has prepared resources to support you and your members including: • OBR Economic and Fiscal Outlook Summary – Autumn Statement 2023...
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BCC Respond to Autumn Statement 2023
Yesterday (22nd), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, delivered the Autumn Statement 2023. In response, the BCC team has prepared resources to support you and your members including: • OBR Economic and Fiscal Outlook Summary – Autumn Statement 2023...
Worcestershire News
‘Hewett Fest’ a success in aid of St Paul’s Hostel
Hewett Recruitment are delighted to share their recent charity live music night, ‘Hewett Fest’, hosted in Kidderminster’s 45 Live Venue, was a great success. The event was to raise money for the Recruitment Agencies ‘Charity of the Year’,...
Ormerod Rutter Announces New Partner
Ormerod Rutter, one of the region’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants, welcomes Rachel Smith as a new Partner. The practice, which has offices in Droitwich, Bromsgrove, and Birmingham, is one of the largest employers locally. Rachel will be...
Herefordshire News
The SJL National Start-Up Business Awards 2021 are looking for the UK’s best start-up businesses
The SJL Foundation’s annual SJL National Start-Up Business Awards are live and taking applications for start-up businesses to win a free £2,000 or £5,000 business grant. This year, the contest will open the net wider to help established businesses recover and restart...
Work smarter and be more productive with a smart meter
Are you seeking smart solutions for your business? A smart meter could be just the ticket for you. Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which can be an invaluable asset for firms in Legal services, Accounting and bookkeeping,...
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New College Worcester Receives £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund for New Outdoor Play Equipment
New College Worcester (NCW) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund to fund the installation of new outdoor play equipment for its students. This generous funding will enhance the college’s outdoor spaces and...
DRPG Take on Source to Sea Challenges for Charities
As part of DRPG’s 45th-anniversary celebrations, CEO Dale Parmenter and the groups UK Marketing team are trading their usual workdays for the Source to Sea Challenge, an ambitious adventure designed to reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back....
Building Futures: How Kidderminster College’s Skills for Green Technology Centre is Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
Kidderminster College’s brand-new Green Technology Centre opened its doors in September 2024 and is already making a significant impact to the local community. During Women in Construction Week, Kidderminster College celebrated the incredible female learners at...
SVR’s Spring Steam Gala to host artefacts from unique steam locomotives
Visitors to the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala between 18 and 21 April will be able to see number and date plates from a locomotive that holds a unique place in the history of railway travel. The original number and date plates from ‘Locomotion No 1’will be...
A Night to Remember: Our First Charity Ball Was a Huge Success!
We are still feeling the excitement from our first-ever Charity Ball on Saturday, 1st March, at Cheltenham Racecourse in support of Maggie’s! It was an amazing evening, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our guests and donors, whose kindness and...
A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is hosting a free Jungle Book themed event to celebrate its upcoming Junior Youth Theatre production on Saturday 5 April. There will be a range of fun activities for children and families including Facepainting, Transfer Tattoos, Storytelling (10am),...
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