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GTAccess Ltd Takes a Giant Leap Toward Sustainability with Major Solar Power Installation
In May GTAccess Ltd has took a bold step into a cleaner, more sustainable future with the installation of a state-of-the-art solar energy system—delivering both environmental impact and significant cost savings. The newly installed system includes: 176kW solar array...
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GTAccess Ltd Takes a Giant Leap Toward Sustainability with Major Solar Power Installation
In May GTAccess Ltd has took a bold step into a cleaner, more sustainable future with the installation of a state-of-the-art solar energy system—delivering both environmental impact and significant cost savings. The newly installed system includes: 176kW solar array...
Member News
CSR starts with your people – not a policy
When we hear “Corporate Social Responsibility”, it can sound like something only big companies with shiny brochures and sustainability teams get involved in. But for small businesses and charities, CSR doesn’t need to be complicated – and it definitely doesn’t...
Your team could be your best product developers
Product development might make you think of labs, whiteboards and sticky notes. But for small businesses and charities, some of the best product and service ideas often come from the people already on your team. Your staff are the ones closest to your clients, service...
Patron & Strategic News
Busy Year ahead for Worcestershire’s New Poet Laureate
A University of Worcester student has been selected as Worcestershire’s youngest ever Poet Laureate. Freddie Barker, 22, is in the third year of her degree in Film Production and Screenwriting and will graduate this September. The year-long tenure is awarded by the...
Health and Social Care Professionals Celebrated at Annual Mentor Awards
Health and Social Care professionals from across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the University of Worcester. The University recently...
Chamber News
Inaugural celebration week to spotlight success and importance of family businesses
This week marks the first annual Family Business Week in the UK, which looks to celebrate the contributions of family businesses to the economy and the importance of the work they do. With over 5 million family firms in the UK, employing over 14 million people, the...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Alamo Group Europe Ltd – Comprehensive range of equipment from innovative green maintenance machinery to state-of-the-art remote control mowers CafeLavista...
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Policy News
Bank of England announces support package for UK businesses in response to Coronavirus
Today the Bank of England has announced an emergency cut in interest rates in a hope to stabilise the economy amid the Coronavirus outbreak after businesses have been affected by a combination of slumping demand, trade difficulties and staff absence. Rates have been...
£1bn deal to end poor rural mobile coverage agreed
Ministers and bosses from mobile network operators met yesterday to sign a £1 billion deal to make poor and patchy rural phone coverage a thing of the past. The world-first deal will be a huge boost for people across the country in rural areas and will deliver strong...
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Charity News
University Fundraiser sees Staff Takes on Gruelling 24-Hour Challenge
From a trek through the night to a water assault course, staff at the University of Worcester will be pushing themselves to the limit in a gruelling 24-hour challenge to raise money for a good cause. The University’s latest Charity Challenge will see teams compete to...
Theo’s support for Primrose’s Big Summer Stroll following granddad’s death
A YOUNG boy who received bereavement support from Primrose Hospice is backing its Big Summer Stroll taking place at Hanbury Hall. Theo Giles, from Redditch, has urged people to get behind the event which takes place on Saturday, July 3 at the stunning grounds of the...
Rise in interest rate puts spotlight on mini-budget
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision by the Bank of England to raise the base rate to 2.25% is further evidence they are taking a hard line on...
BCC News
Rise in interest rate puts spotlight on mini-budget
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision by the Bank of England to raise the base rate to 2.25% is further evidence they are taking a hard line on...
Worcestershire News
World-leading technology manufacturer relocates to Bromsgrove with help from GJS Dillon
Acting on behalf of the vendor, Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has sold a substantial detached office building in Bromsgrove to a world-leading technology manufacturer. SEADA Technology Ltd is a UK based global manufacturer of Video Wall...
Step Into Christmas with South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind
Join the ‘Step Into Christmas’ challenge with South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind this December to raise vital funds and awareness for those that are experiencing low mental health across South Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Download the poster...
Herefordshire News
How can your leadership skills make a difference to people in Herefordshire?
As a local charity, Herefordshire Mind provide a range of services from Crisis Safe Haven services seven days a week to residential services and activities such as art and gardening groups. They also provide support across the county through their mental health link...
The Courtyard Reveal Plans Following Lifting of Restrictions
The Courtyard will be adapting its Covid procedures in line with the lifting of restrictions from 19 July 2021. In his speech on 12 July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Step 4 of the government’s roadmap will proceed as planned on 19 July. Social...
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Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Open Their Doors for Care Home Open Week
Rotherwood Healthcare’s Hereford care homes, Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford, celebrated Care Home Open Week with an enthralling Care Home Open Day. Known for their award-winning Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care, the homes invited visitors to enjoy a day...
New Book “So You Want to be a Photographer: The Business of Photography” by Terry Livesey Now on Amazon
Award-winning photographer Terry Livesey announces his latest book, “So You Want to be a Photographer: The Business of Photography,” now available on Amazon. This guide covers essential strategies for building a successful photography business, including...
Evesham Specialist Training Centre Ramps up Courses after Delay on Gas Boiler Ban
Delays to the government’s ban on buying new gas boilers is leading to a specialist training centre ramping up its courses for engineers. Gas boilers across the UK are being phased out and plans had initially been in place to ban their installation after 2025. The...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce – General Election
Robert Elliot, Director of Business Engagement and Policy – “Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce congratulate the 8 victorious MP’s in our region after last nights election results. We also commend all the unsuccessful candidates for...
Docs Made Easy and Coacto Join Hands As They Set Out To Establish Salesforce Document Generation for UK Markets
Docs Made Easy, a leading provider of Salesforce document generation solutions, enters into a strategic alliance with UK-based Salesforce consultant Coacto to integrate the acclaimed tool into Coacto’s suite of solutions, enabling businesses in the UK to harness the...
Dorset House Celebrates Care Home Open Week with a Spectacular Open Day Event
Dorset House, a renowned care home under the umbrella of Rotherwood Healthcare, celebrated Care Home Open Week by hosting a delightful Care Home Open Day on Friday, 28th June. Located in Droitwich Spa, Dorset House is known for its award-winning Residential and...
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