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REWIND back to November 2020 …. go to my back to work interview at VAX after having my 2nd child. Even remember taking her in the pushchair with me ha-ha. Sitting there with the section manager and setting everything up. Yep, see you in a few weeks and off home...

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Our Story

REWIND back to November 2020 …. go to my back to work interview at VAX after having my 2nd child. Even remember taking her in the pushchair with me ha-ha. Sitting there with the section manager and setting everything up. Yep, see you in a few weeks and off home...

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Patron & Strategic News

Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity

Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity

Bromsgrove law firm mfg Solicitors has donated a total of £1,605.50 for local support charity the Rose & Daisy Foundation. Staff at the High Street firm raised £605.50 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including completing 10,318...

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Chamber News

Welcome new Members – February

Welcome new Members – February

A very warm welcome to our new Members A C Event Catering – A C Event Catering provide a number of catering services to venues and events across the Midlands. They offer full and managed catering services, as well as providing catering and bar services for...

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Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Outpace Inflation

Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Outpace Inflation

Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This data suggests some loosening in the jobs market with vacancies staying below pre-pandemic levels...

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Pace of Immigration Changes Must Work for Business

Pace of Immigration Changes Must Work for Business

Responding to the publication of the Immigration White Paper, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy, at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses are keen to unlock more home-grown talent and will welcome the broad direction of travel in today’s White...

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Skills News

Holme Lacy College students tour Wyevale Nurseries

Holme Lacy College students tour Wyevale Nurseries

Twenty students from Holme Lacy College in Herefordshire were given a tour this week (Tuesday, April 18, 2023) of one of the UK’s leading nurseries. The forestry and arboriculture apprentices visited the container shrub and tree production sites at Wyevale Nurseries...

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Workforce Planning (People and Skills)

Workforce Planning (People and Skills)

With recruitment at an all-time high and the UK facing a skills shortage, staff retention is more important than ever. Not only is training an essential part of workforce planning, but the right training increases productivity and efficiency; improves employee...

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Charity News

RUN Hereford moves 2025 edition into the city

RUN Hereford moves 2025 edition into the city

One of Herefordshire’s leading running events is moving into the city for its 2025 edition. Hundreds of runners will pass landmarks such as the Black and White House and Hereford Cathedral during RUN Hereford. The annual St Michael’s Hospice event, which regularly...

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Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth

Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth

After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...

BCC News

Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth

After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...

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Worcestershire News

Herefordshire News

Grant Gives Engineering Firm a Record-breaking Boost

Grant Gives Engineering Firm a Record-breaking Boost

A specialist engineering firm has enjoyed a record-breaking year after investing in new machinery, with the help of a grant from Herefordshire Council’s Business Enterprise Fund. KGD Enterprises, which is based at Rotherwas in Hereford, makes high-quality packaged...

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David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

Promotion to an Apprenticeship! Recently TDM have promoted one of our existing members of staff onto a Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. David Tomkins, previously TDM’s Marketing Manager, moved into this role and has exceled beyond belief. TDM believe in...

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New garden set to open at Primrose Hospice

New garden set to open at Primrose Hospice

Primrose Hospice and F.B. & Sons Lawns & Landscapes invite you to the official opening of St Godwald’s Retreat, a new reflective garden created by F.B. & Sons Lawns & Landscapes for Primrose Hospice. Join Primrose on Sunday, 12th October, from 2–4pm at...

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Another first-time guest for the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala

Another first-time guest for the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala

The guest list has grown for the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala, as the railway confirmed LMS Jinty 47298 will join the roster at the four-day event between 18 and 21 September. Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster, the SVR’s managing director said: “It’s a pleasure to...

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Elston HR appoints a new HR Consultant

Elston HR appoints a new HR Consultant

Elston HR is excited to welcome Géraldine Mannion as the newest member of its growing consultancy team. Géraldine joins as an HR Consultant, bringing extensive experience from her roles as HR Manager at Amco Services and Senior HR Generalist at Halliburton. She will...

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Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity

Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity

Bromsgrove law firm mfg Solicitors has donated a total of £1,605.50 for local support charity the Rose & Daisy Foundation. Staff at the High Street firm raised £605.50 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including completing 10,318...

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