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Growing nutrition firm moves into new Redditch manufacturing base, aided by John Truslove
Health supplements business Ethical Nutrition is opening its first manufacturing site in Redditch after securing premises through commercial property agency John Truslove. It is a major development for the family business, launched by cancer survivor Grace Carter and...
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Growing nutrition firm moves into new Redditch manufacturing base, aided by John Truslove
Health supplements business Ethical Nutrition is opening its first manufacturing site in Redditch after securing premises through commercial property agency John Truslove. It is a major development for the family business, launched by cancer survivor Grace Carter and...
Member News
“This has to stop” – Resilience coach Dr Lizzy Bernthal on toxic workplaces
Dr Lizzy Bernthal has led teams in extreme conditions across 18 countries, including Afghanistan, survived a landslide in Nepal, and extreme conditions on Mount Snowdon, but it was a much smaller moment that made her decide on her mission to end workplace toxicity....
Award wins for ONE’s innovative digital twin approach
ONE Creative environments (ONE), a multi-disciplinary design company that prioritises innovation, has celebrated two national award wins last month (March 2026). ONE, which has a Worcester HQ and offices in Birmingham, London and Cardiff received the awards for their...
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
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...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Abbey Gate Media Limited – Supporting your business with creative and innovative marketing solutions County Building – Supplies Catering to all for timber,...
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The Latest Economic Picture
Poppy Bramford, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce The Coronavirus global pandemic has defined business activity during the last 3 months. Businesses have been operating in an unprecedented...
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q2 2020: Chancellor must set out roadmap to recovery as UK economy endures historic setback
The British Chambers of Commerce has called for “swift, substantial and immediate action” to bolster the economy, as its Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP...
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Lloyds Bank ‘The Big Quiz of the year’ 2022 – Flagship Charity Quiz Night returns to Hereford Cathedral School
Date – Thursday 24th February, 6.30pm Venue – Hereford Cathedral School Sports Hall After a long (and enforced) absence, Lloyd’s Bank are delighted to invite you to their 2022 quiz evening. This year, once again, they will be supporting the marvelous St...
‘Secure By Design’ – Midlands Cyber Makes Manufacturing Sector Priority in 2022!
Midlands Cyber Cluster host virtual event alongside MakeUK, The IASME Consortium and Coventry University. Join Midlands Cyber Security cluster’s virtual event for a rare insight into how Manufacturing firms can secure their supply chains and prevent cyber attack....
Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...
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Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...
Worcestershire News
The SJL Foundation Ball 2023
SJL will be hosting their 3rd black tie Charity Ball at The Bank House Hotel, Worcester on 24th March 2023 to raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s hospice and to also support ethical business start ups. They are seeking raffle and auction prizes so if anyone can...
Elements Training and Assessment Adds Unico System to its Industry Training
Elements Training and Assessment has recently been appointed as an accredited Training Centre for the Unico Small Duct Heating and Ventilation system (sdHV). The training company, which has previously achieved Unico Specialist Partner (Consultant) status, is now...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council launches 2022/23 budget consultation
Herefordshire Council is consulting on its budget and Council Tax proposals for 2022/23 and is asking residents to participate and have their say. This year, the budget consultation is focused on how the council can best support post-covid recovery in Herefordshire...
NEW Age UK H&W Veterans Meeting Centre opens in Hereford
Following the success of the pilot Hereford Veterans Dementia Wellbeing Group in 2020 Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are pleased to say they have launched their new Hereford Veterans Meeting Centre based at Drybridge House in Hereford. They will be offering...
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Vennture Appoints Safeguarding Expert to Drive Innovation Amid Sector Pressures
Ex-Police Safeguarding Leader Joins Vennture as New COO Herefordshire charity Vennture has appointed Jon Roberts as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 August 2025. Jon, a father of four from North Herefordshire, brings 30 years of policing experience,...
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...
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