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Joanna Hilditch honoured with Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture Award
From turning down a Dragons’ Den investment for her drinks business, writing the lyrics and performing a song with PJ Powers celebrating the legacy of the land, to launching e-bike and wine touring, Jo continues to embrace diversification and challenge the idea of...
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Joanna Hilditch honoured with Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture Award
From turning down a Dragons’ Den investment for her drinks business, writing the lyrics and performing a song with PJ Powers celebrating the legacy of the land, to launching e-bike and wine touring, Jo continues to embrace diversification and challenge the idea of...
Member News
FOUR BALLARDS TEAMS, ONE BEACON, AND MORE THAN £4,400 RAISED FOR DEMENTIA UK
Around 40 Worcestershire based Ballards colleagues have put their fitness, teamwork and determination to the test in a 25–30km charity challenge, raising more than £4,400 for Dementia UK in one big push. The “Ballards Big Challenge: Race to the Beacon” saw four teams...
Talbots Law celebrates double success in Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2027
UKs largest employee-owned law firm, Talbots Law celebrates double achievement in the latest Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2027, with its Litigation team maintaining its Band 4 ranking and its Personal Injury team securing a debut Band 2. The results mark an...
Patron & Strategic News
Call for exhibitors as Worcester STEAMfest returns
Businesses, educators, community groups and organisations are being invited to apply for exhibition space at Worcester’s popular STEAMfest. Taking place at The Hive on Saturday 23 January, STEAMfest brings together science, technology, engineering, arts, and...
Kimal Wins Global Britain Award
Kimal PLC has won the Global Britain Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026. The Chamber Business Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of members of the Chamber of Commerce network....
Chamber News
Welcome New Members | September 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout September: ABC Leisure Group – ABC Leisure Group Limited has been building and operating a hire fleet and providing full marina services to canal users for over 45 years, with a thorough experience of...
Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2026 Report Released
We are pleased to announce the release of our Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2026 Report, providing an insight into the experiences, challenges and opportunities facing businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. A total of 236 businesses contributed to...
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Steve Ennis Proud to Rejoin Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Business advisor Steve Ennis, owner of Business Doctors Worcestershire, is delighted to announce that he has rejoined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming his commitment to supporting businesses across the region. Having built strong...
Steve Ennis Proud to Rejoin Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Business advisor Steve Ennis, owner of Business Doctors Worcestershire, is delighted to announce that he has rejoined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming his commitment to supporting businesses across the region. Having built strong...
Policy News
Business Crucial To Burnham’s Devolution Next Steps
New BCC report calls for businesses to have a stronger voice in devolution. Report says economic growth and improved living standards must be the test of devolution success. The BCC outlines a three-stage roadmap to give local areas a bigger stake in economic...
Jobs Market Continues to Feel The Strain
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Caterina Batog, Research and Economics Analyst at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Unemployment remained at 4.9%, in the three months to July, a clear indication of the continued stress businesses are...
Skills News
WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026
Growth is built one person at a time. At WHC Hire Services, that belief has never been more visible than in 2026. The Tewkesbury-based plant and equipment hire company has appointed four new apprentices this year, taking the total proportion of staff either...
Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...
Charity News
Restart a Heart is back
Hoople Training are once again supporting Restart a Heart – a nationwide initiative from Resuscitation Council UK which aims to increase the number of people surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrests by helping more people learn CPR. Last year Hoople’s...
NEW WORCESTERSHIRE PROJECT AIMS TO PREVENT YOUTH HOMELESSNESS BEFORE CRISIS POINT
Two Worcestershire charities have joined forces to launch an innovative school-based project designed to identify and support young people who may be at risk of homelessness. Wyre Forest & South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service and The Basement...
EU Sales Drive Upswing In Exports
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Sustained growth in wider UK economic activity was reflected in July’s trade figures. The rise in exports...
BCC News
EU Sales Drive Upswing In Exports
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Sustained growth in wider UK economic activity was reflected in July’s trade figures. The rise in exports...
Worcestershire News
Free bus travel for all veterans and serving personnel launching
Veterans and serving armed forces personnel across Worcestershire will soon be able to travel for free on buses. The new scheme provides free travel on the county’s commercial bus network and the Worcestershire on Demand service for veterans and serving personnel who...
WORCESTER STREET SIXES RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE THIS JULY
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is inviting businesses from across the county to take part in Worcester Street Sixes, returning to the heart of the city on Wednesday 15 July 2026. Set across Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street, the event will once again...
Herefordshire News
Child Employment: A quick guide for young people, parents, carers and employers
Hello, We would be grateful for your help in sharing some important information with businesses across Herefordshire. Many local businesses offer valuable opportunities for young people to gain work experience, develop new skills and earn money through part-time...
Herefordshire Skills Conference 2026 | Building the workforce Herefordshire needs for the future
Businesses, employers and skills partners from across Herefordshire will come together next month to look at one of the biggest questions facing the county: how do we make sure we have the skills and talent needed to support future growth? The Herefordshire Skills...
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Pineapple Recruitment celebrates third birthday as growth plans gather pace
A Worcester-based recruitment firm is celebrating its third birthday after a period of sustained growth that has seen it create new jobs, expand into new sectors and strengthen its presence across the UK. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in recruiting talent...
Call for exhibitors as Worcester STEAMfest returns
Businesses, educators, community groups and organisations are being invited to apply for exhibition space at Worcester’s popular STEAMfest. Taking place at The Hive on Saturday 23 January, STEAMfest brings together science, technology, engineering, arts, and...
West Mercia Search & Rescue Completes Our 3 Peaks Challenge
West Mercia Search & Rescue is an entirely volunteer, registered charity, supporting police and emergency services across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire in the search for vulnerable, high risk missing people. We are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a...
Kimal Wins Global Britain Award
Kimal PLC has won the Global Britain Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026. The Chamber Business Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of members of the Chamber of Commerce network....
New Office Space available to Let at ZwickRoell, Worcester Six Business Park
Members of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce ZwickRoell are pleased to share an opportunity for a local business to rent its First Floor Unit on the Worcester Six Business Park. This impressive facility boasts approximately 2,748 sq ft (255.3...
Child Employment: A quick guide for young people, parents, carers and employers
Hello, We would be grateful for your help in sharing some important information with businesses across Herefordshire. Many local businesses offer valuable opportunities for young people to gain work experience, develop new skills and earn money through part-time...
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