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Volunteer Opportunity: Trustee Treasurer – Maggs Day Centre (Worcester)
Maggs Day Centre, a Worcestershire charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and severe disadvantage, is currently seeking to recruit a Trustee Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to...
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Volunteer Opportunity: Trustee Treasurer – Maggs Day Centre (Worcester)
Maggs Day Centre, a Worcestershire charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and severe disadvantage, is currently seeking to recruit a Trustee Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to...
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PB Signs: Worcestershire’s Leaders in Creative, Bespoke Signage
PB Signs are leading the way in Worcestershire for creativity and cutting-edge production. Founded in 2009 and based in Malvern, the team design, produce and install standout signage and print for organisations of all sizes – from local SMEs to national brands. Carl...
Rowley Meadow Celebrates a Year of Growth, Community & Exceptional Guest Experiences
Rowley Meadow is proudly celebrating its first year in business, marking twelve months of growth, partnerships, and unforgettable guest stays. What began as a vision to create luxury, secret, hideaway lodge escapes has quickly evolved into one of the area’s most...
Patron & Strategic News
The Development Manager – Worcestershire’s Leading Tech and Digital Apprenticeship Provider
TDM, based in Worcestershire, provides tech and digital Apprenticeships across England. At TDM, we offer Apprenticeship programmes from Level 3 to Degree levels and run tailored 12-week Skills Bootcamp programmes. Apprenticeship funding is accessible to individuals at...
Leading Hip Surgeon Supports Campaign to Help Students
One of the world’s leading hip surgeons has joined efforts at the University of Worcester to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. The University’s Foundation Anniversaries Campaign launched just two weeks ago and has already raised £25,000. Ronan...
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Mike Forrester returns to the Board as Chair of Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Returning to the Board as Chair, Mike Forrester is more than ready for action as he supports the existing team at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Together, they take on the new challenges for 2022. Mike returns to the local Chamber of...
Meet the Supplier event – Commonwealth Games 2022
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are fast approaching and there is still time to get involved as a supplier for this momentous event. On Thursday 3rd February, join the Marches Growth Hub, together with the West Midlands Growth Hubs, to hear from some of the...
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Bank of England to support UK economy by providing £100bn support
Days after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said they would be ready to take action after the biggest economy contraction on record, The Bank Of England will boost the economy by providing £100bn, an unprecedented level of quantitative easing. Policymakers...
19/06/202 Update: VAT deadline
As part of the government’s support for businesses during COVID-19, HMRC gave businesses the option of deferring their VAT payments if they were unable to pay on time, without incurring late payment interest or penalties. Payment of VAT falling due between 20 March...
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Gin Tasting for Lifesaving Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Nelson’s Distillery & School is teaming up with the crew at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to offer a gin tasting experience and virtual networking event. The Uttoxeter-based distillery is hosting on a virtual gin tasting to help raise lifesaving funds for...
Chamber goes pink for Breast Cancer Now
On Wednesday 20 October, Chamber staff pulled out their best pink outfits to support #WearItPink Day, in support of Breast Cancer Now. The day is officially due to be held on Friday 22 October, but with most staff working from home on this day, the team brought...
Labour Market Cooling But No Respite For Business
Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are clear signs of a cooling off in the labour market, with vacancies continuing to trend downwards and unemployment...
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Labour Market Cooling But No Respite For Business
Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are clear signs of a cooling off in the labour market, with vacancies continuing to trend downwards and unemployment...
Worcestershire News
New Audit Partner Strengthens Bishop Fleming’s Growth Ambition
Leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has recruited a new partner as it seeks to build on record-breaking performance last year. Bishop Fleming has welcomed Gary Woodhall as Audit Partner to its Worcester-based team, taking the firm’s...
Worcester City Run – Business Breakfast
We’re delighted to invite you to a Business Breakfast with an ‘active twist’. The Worcester City Run team are hosting a special showcase event at Wildwood Restaurant, Crowngate Feb 24th 0800-1000. The perfect start to your Friday, lace up the shoes and come for a Jog...
Herefordshire News
Chamber recognised by Ministry of Defence Awards for support to Armed Forces community
After what has been a challenging 18 months for all businesses, West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 41 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for...
New Talk Community Hub launches in Ross-on-Wye
Ross-on-Wye Community Garden is celebrating this month, after launching its new Talk Community Hub. The hub is the latest in a growing network of Talk Community Hubs across the county, where residents can access free information on a wide range of issues, from how to...
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How to Navigate the AI Revolution
Optimising Search with Intelligent Tools and Modern SEO Strategies The world of artificial intelligence is positively booming, and it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement – and perhaps a touch of apprehension. We’re witnessing astonishing advancements...
FAUN Zoeller Fleet Services invest in new fleet
Following the recent rebranding of FAUN Zoeller Fleet Services Ltd (FZFS), FAUN Zoeller (UK) Ltd (FZUK) has taken its next strategic step by investing in new vehicles for its rental fleet — including Europe’s number one refuse collection body, the VARIOPRESS. The new...
Toxic Mix As Businesses Prepare for Tax Rise
QES_infosheet_Q1_2025 59% of businesses say tax, including national insurance, is now a concern, the second highest level on record following a peak in the previous quarter Business confidence remains subdued, with less than half of firms (48%) expecting turnover to...
Roster grows for SVR’s Spring Diesel Festival
A matching pair of guests are to join the line-up at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival. Colas have agreed to send two of their Class 56s to appear at the four-day event between 15 and 18 May. They join the already-confirmed visitor list, which...
University Academic Seeks Public’s Stories of Bystander Intervention
Have you ever chosen to intervene in a difficult situation? A University of Worcester academic has launched a new project that seeks to collect people’s stories of bystander intervention. Whether they were the person that intervened to help or the one who benefited...
US Tariffs To Hit UK Economy
Reacting to news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Government has kept a cool head so far and must continue to negotiate. This is a marathon not a sprint, and...
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