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Finch is offering one Chamber Member a free review of their business
To celebrate joining Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Finch is offering one member a free business review, typically costing £2,500. One recent client described Finch as “more than conventional business consultancy”, highlighting its ability to...
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Finch is offering one Chamber Member a free review of their business
To celebrate joining Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Finch is offering one member a free business review, typically costing £2,500. One recent client described Finch as “more than conventional business consultancy”, highlighting its ability to...
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This is about business… I promise!
A long, long time ago, in a land far, far away… my baby daughter was bitten by another girl. It wasn’t a serious bite. It didn’t require stitches or a rabies shot…but the bite was bitten. When I told my wife, she went into full-on mother bear mode. Who was the child?...
NMITE prepares to open new building on its Blackfriars campus
NMITE is celebrating the opening of its new low-carbon building, an extension to its Blackfriars campus. The site will become the central space where local businesses and people will come to gain exactly what they need to succeed – a hub for personal and...
Patron & Strategic News
King’s Worcester Named Among Top Rugby Schools for Second Year Running
King’s Worcester has been included in Which School Advisor’s ‘Top UK Schools for Rugby’ feature for the second year running, recognising a programme that combines opportunities for broad participation with clear pathways to academy, professional and international...
SUTCLIFFE & CO FINALISTS IN WORCESTERSHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are celebrating being named finalists in two categories at the Worcestershire Business Awards: Employer of the Year and Community Impact Award. As a business headquartered in the heart of Worcester, this recognition is especially...
Chamber News
Have your say: Q4 Quarterly Economic Survey is now open!
How has the past three months been for your business? Whether you’ve experienced growth, faced rising costs, struggled with recruitment or seen a change in customer demand, we want to hear from you. The Q4 2026 Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is now open, and...
Chamber Responds to the Autumn Budget 2026
Robert Elliott, Director of Business Development and Policy at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, has shared the Chamber’s response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, highlighting the importance of supporting business growth, encouraging investment...
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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...
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...
Policy News
Building Lifelong Learning From The Ground Up
With Alan Milburn set to publish his keenly awaited review of Young People and Work this Autumn, it’s vital we build a complete ladder of opportunity for young people, not just the first rung. To support strong, lifelong career pathways, businesses need to see three...
AI Investment Vital For UK’s Economic Future
Reacting to Government plans to boost the UK’s AI capabilities and defences, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is a strong package of measures to support the UK’s AI resilience and spread its benefits more widely in...
Skills News
Pioneering pilot gives Herefordshire students an insight into construction
One of the region’s biggest construction firms has given students across Herefordshire an insight into careers in the sector through a pioneering new programme. Multi award-winning firm McPhillips, which is delivering a new £10m transport hub in Hereford, was...
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...
Charity News
The Gift of Caring: Orchard Trust Launches Animal Sponsorship Campaign to Support Local Well-being
A meaningful gift that funds animal care and life-changing therapeutic experiences in the/our local community Lydbrook, October 2026 – Orchard Trust has launched a new animal sponsorship campaign, “The Gift of Caring,” inviting animal lovers and thoughtful...
WORCESTERSHIRE AMBASSADORS REWARD PHOTOGRAPHER MIKE HENLEY
On rare occasions, Worcestershire Ambassadors choose to use their Annual Ball to award a prestigious ‘Pride of Worcestershire’ award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the organisation and the county over many years. This years Ball – held at...
UK – EU Trade Relationship Needs To Change
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for the UK to fundamentally reassess the terms of its relationship with the EU to drive stronger economic growth. In its new report, ‘The Future of UK-EU Relations’, the BCC argues that the imminent Leader’s Summit...
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UK – EU Trade Relationship Needs To Change
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for the UK to fundamentally reassess the terms of its relationship with the EU to drive stronger economic growth. In its new report, ‘The Future of UK-EU Relations’, the BCC argues that the imminent Leader’s Summit...
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
Global manufacturer invests in new Herefordshire headquarters
The opening of a new Herefordshire headquarters for international manufacturing business CEJN Group is being welcomed as another positive example of business growth and investment in the county. Swedish-owned CEJN Group, a global specialist in high-performance...
Visit Herefordshire Secures Five More Years After Businesses Vote Yes
Businesses across Herefordshire have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a further five-year term for Visit Herefordshire, securing continued investment, destination marketing and support for the county’s visitor economy through to 2032. Visit Herefordshire has secured...
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McPhillips completes first phase of £20m Newport integrated retirement community
Construction firm McPhillips has completed work on the first phase of a new £20m integrated retirement community in Newport. The award-winning firm began work in autumn 2024 on Sundew Court, a multi-million pound IRC, developed for specialists Untold Living. The...
Search under way for Worcestershire’s Christmas heroes
A search is under way for the heroes of Worcestershire this Christmas, with members of the community being encouraged to nominate an individual who has made a difference to their lives for a luxurious prize. Brockencote Hall Hotel are behind the search, after...
Dandelion Video Production announces partnership with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce on What Do You Do? podcast
The What Do You Do? podcast, produced by Dandelion Video Production, has announced a new partnership with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by Dandelion co-founder Adam Hanslow-Smith, the podcast features in-depth conversations with...
King’s Worcester Named Among Top Rugby Schools for Second Year Running
King’s Worcester has been included in Which School Advisor’s ‘Top UK Schools for Rugby’ feature for the second year running, recognising a programme that combines opportunities for broad participation with clear pathways to academy, professional and international...
From kitchen to classroom – Pineapple Recruitment launches new tutoring scheme
A specialist recruitment firm is aiming to plug skills gaps in the catering and hospitality industry by partnering with education providers to launch a unique tutoring scheme. Pineapple Recruitment has unveiled its new Catering and Hospitality Tutors initiative which...
SUTCLIFFE & CO FINALISTS IN WORCESTERSHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are celebrating being named finalists in two categories at the Worcestershire Business Awards: Employer of the Year and Community Impact Award. As a business headquartered in the heart of Worcester, this recognition is especially...
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