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Leave a Lasting Legacy: Local Businesses Invited to Support School Rebrand in Malvern
A primary school in Malvern, part of the Mercian Educational Trust (MET), is introducing a new brand identity as part of its ongoing improvement journey. The rebrand reflects the school’s values of growth, aspiration, and community. The design features a stylised...
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Leave a Lasting Legacy: Local Businesses Invited to Support School Rebrand in Malvern
A primary school in Malvern, part of the Mercian Educational Trust (MET), is introducing a new brand identity as part of its ongoing improvement journey. The rebrand reflects the school’s values of growth, aspiration, and community. The design features a stylised...
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Prisons Minister Delivers Annual High Sheriff’s Lecture
Lord Timpson OBE, Prisons Minister and former Chief Executive of the Timpson Group, delivered this year’s High Sheriff’s Lecture at the University of Worcester to a packed audience of students, staff, legal professionals and High Sheriffs from across the region....
Online retailer ready for growth after receiving BCRS Business Loans funds
An online retailer is preparing for growth thanks to funding from the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) delivered by BCRS Business Loans. Vabe Wholesale Ltd, based at Middlemore Industrial Estate, West Bromwich, is using £50,000 in investment secured from...
Patron & Strategic News
NMITE Partners with Octopus Energy to Launch a New Bursary for Aspiring Women Engineers
The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) today announces a new bursary, in partnership with Octopus Energy, to open pathways for aspiring women engineers. The Octopus Energy Bursary provides a total cash award of £5,000 to four women joining as a...
Worcester Shortlisted for University of the Year for the Fourth Time
The University of Worcester has been named as a finalist in this year’s University of the Year award, by Times Higher Education. Widely viewed as the top accolade a UK university can achieve, the award honours an institution that has demonstrated exceptional...
Chamber News
Introduction to Tree-Bites (Vegan Dog Treats)
Teresa Sadler of Tree-Bites has spent all of her career until last summer working with children and adults with additional support needs, a job which she absolutely loved. Due to a shoulder injury, she decided that she needed to take a step back and pursue a different...
Free ‘Getting Games Ready’ training programme opens to help businesses deliver a warm welcome
A new training programme with 7,000 free places will prepare tourism businesses across the West Midlands to deliver an unrivalled visitor experience at every touch point during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. 2.5 million people are expected to engage with the...
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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 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
Midlands Engine release their Economic Impact of Covid-19 Report
This Midlands Engine has produced an Economic Impact of COVID-19 report in collaboration with the Midlands Engine Economic Observatory which is a partnership commissioned by
the Midlands Engine including Black Country Consortium’s Economic Intelligence Unit, Nottingham Trent University and WM REDI.
UK arrivals from Spain will have to self-isolate for 14 days
From 26 July, the FCO advises against all non-essential travel to mainland Spain based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. This advice is based on evidence of increases in cases of COVID-19 in several regions, but particularly in Aragon, Navarra and Catalonia...
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Charity News
Black-Tie Dinner and Silent Auction Raises Incredible £60,485 for Local Children and Families
Fundraisers were on fine form at a black-tie dinner and silent auction which raised a staggering £60,485 for local children and families. The event at Teme Valley was held in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice and its care for life limited and life threatened children...
Local Fire Protection Firm Digs Deep For New Garden
Aico Ltd is supporting the memorial gardens for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new airbase and headquarters, currently being constructed on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border. Building work on Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new airbase and headquarters facility...
King’s Speech: Industrial strategy can release business ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we...
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King’s Speech: Industrial strategy can release business ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we...
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
Hereford Jobs Fair 2021
On Thursday 21st October Landau will be holding a job fair spanning various employment sectors at the Kindle Centre in Hereford from 10am – 2pm. With employment and vacancies at their highest since the COVID-19 pandemic started, and over a million vacancies across the...
Online Wellbeing Courses
Supporting Your Own and Your Child’s Mental Health: When: Tuesday 12th October 10:00 – 11:00am Where: Online – Zoom Supporting a child who is struggling with their mental health can be one of the most challenging times for a parent/caregiver. This workshop aims...
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2025
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2025, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
Joint Area Council Meeting Notes (20/06/2025) –
Logistics Sector: The logistics industry is vital to the UK economy but faces growing challenges. Rising employer National Insurance contributions increase pressure, especially on smaller operators. Fuel prices are set to surge due to the Middle East situation; while...
Worcester BID and University of Worcester Business School Unite to Help City Businesses Work Towards Net Zero
Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a new partnership with the University of Worcester Business School to support local businesses in their journey toward Net Zero. This collaboration aims to empower Worcester’s business community with the...
Silver Awards announced for support to Armed Forces community
West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 36 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for 2025. This brings the total of ERS Silver holders, in the region,...
Landscapers win bronze at RHS Malvern Spring Festival
A Rubery business has won a prestigious medal at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival. F.B & Sons, Lawns and Landscapes designed a garden for Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre in Bromsgrove; the garden is now being relocated to the Hospice gardens...
Severn Valley Railway secures ‘Flying Scotsman’ for an extra day
Tickets for the Severn Valley Railway’s three days of ‘Flying Scotsman’ services sold out within three minutes, but now the heritage line has managed to secure the iconic locomotive for an additional day on Monday 28 July. SVR managing director, Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster...
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