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Worcester Six marks 10-year milestone with celebration outside MiTek’s new EMEA headquarters
Leading commercial property developer, Stoford has marked a decade of development at Worcester Six Business Park with a special event. Hosted in conjunction with Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Stoford celebrated the major milestone with an...
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Worcester Six marks 10-year milestone with celebration outside MiTek’s new EMEA headquarters
Leading commercial property developer, Stoford has marked a decade of development at Worcester Six Business Park with a special event. Hosted in conjunction with Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Stoford celebrated the major milestone with an...
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University Historian Looking for Mothers to Tell Their Story
As the nation marks Mother’s Day next weekend, mothers in Worcester are invited to come forward and tell their stories as part of a new historical project. University of Worcester historian Dr Anna Muggeridge and the George Marshall Medical Museum in Worcester have...
Former Marine to Take on 10,000 Burpees in 24 Hour Challenge
A former Royal Marines Commando from Worcestershire, will attempt to perform 10,000 burpees in 24 hours this weekend as he raises money for the military charity that supported him. Jamie Grant, 46, a former student and colleague at the University of Worcester, has...
Patron & Strategic News
The Increasing Risk of Lithium Battery Fires
In recent years, the prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices has surged. These batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, offering high energy density and long life. However, with this widespread use comes an increasing concern...
Experts to Discuss the Topics we don’t Talk about at The Hive
Experts from the University of Worcester will confront some of the most un-talked about and controversial topics of our time in a new series at The Hive in the coming weeks. The ‘Talking Taboos Discussion Group’ series will cover ‘fat activism’, sex, and ‘cancel...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire AJB SPORTS IN EDUCATION LIMITED – Sports coaching and holiday camp experience for children aged 5 to 12 in Worcester Assure Technical Ltd – Technical...
20 Year Strategy for Worcestershire Launched
Outlining the strategy towards 2040 in Worcestershire, the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), has launched its new Plan for Growth. This new strategy was launched alongside the arrival of the National Net Zero Carbon Tour Bus in Worcester, where the...
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Policy News
BCC sends open letter to new administration
Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, has released an open letter to newly elected Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson. The letter calls on him to deliver on election promises and work with businesses on skills, infrastructure and...
Conservatives win majority in landslide victory
In Britain’s first December general election in almost 100 years, last night saw the political landscape of the UK change significantly. The Conservative Party has formed a majority government with 365 seats in parliament won, giving the Prime Minister a clear mandate...
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Charity News
A Positive End to a Challenging Year – ISO Quality Services Ltd
After a difficult year, ISO Quality Services Ltd were pleased to be able to carry out their annual Bingo Box campaign, a challenge we all welcome! We can all agree that 2020 has not been what any of us expected it to be, but amongst all of this, at least one good...
‘Penguin’s Presents’ campaign donates £570 to local charities
Bromsgrove based company Penguin Supplies Ltd, is delighted to have donated £570 to four local charities with their ‘Penguin’s Presents’ campaign in the run up to Christmas. Rather than giving corporate gifts this year, Penguin have donated to the Grace Kelly...
HWCC Patrons Bishop Fleming open London Stock Exchange
Leading accounting firm Bishop Fleming LLP opened trading today (29/03) on the London Stock Exchange. They received the honour after winning Business of the Year at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards. Now in its 18th year, the Awards are one of the showpiece events in...
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HWCC Patrons Bishop Fleming open London Stock Exchange
Leading accounting firm Bishop Fleming LLP opened trading today (29/03) on the London Stock Exchange. They received the honour after winning Business of the Year at the 2019 Chamber Business Awards. Now in its 18th year, the Awards are one of the showpiece events in...
Worcestershire News
Meet the Rural & Business Crime Team
Pc Nigel Bolton, Pc Pete Meredith and Rural & Business Crime Officer (RABO) Mick Simpson work across South Worcestershire, as part of a larger dedicated problem solving team and are supported by Special Constables, police volunteers and members of the public. If...
Innovation in Professional and Financial Services
UK registered businesses, or organisations in collaborations, can apply for a share of up to £7 million for projects that develop new products and services within Professional and Financial Services, across 2 different strands. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council open housing consultation until 11 June
Herefordshire Council have opened a housing consultation for people to share their views on the future of housing in Herefordshire. The consultation is now live and closes on Friday 11 June. It is available as a clear, concise and accessible online survey via...
Wyevale Nurseries receives Plant Healthy Certification for high biosecurity standards
The team at Wyevale Nurseries in Herefordshire are celebrating this week after being awarded a Plant Healthy Certificate during Defra’s 2021 Plant Health Week (May 2021). Wyevale Nurseries’ Production Manager Kyle Ross received the certification from the Plant Health...
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BCRS Business Loans to Bring Business Community Together with Popular Networking Lunch
Loan provider BCRS Business Loans will be bringing representatives from the West Midlands business community together for a popular lunch event in Worcester next month. Business colleagues from across the region are invited to gather for BCRS’s Summer Worcestershire...
Hundreds Attend Opening of “biggest charity shop in the Midlands”
St Michael’s Hospice says it has been amazed by the support for its newest charity shop – thought to be the biggest in the Midlands. Hundreds flocked to the grand opening of the Whitestone Shop and Café last Thursday (May 23rd), with shoppers continuing to visit...
mfg Solicitors Adds Further Expertise to Commercial Property Team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its commercial property offering with the appointment of a new partner. Highly-regarded property specialist Emma Chater has joined the firm, based at the company’s Bromsgrove office. An expert in property investment advice and...
UK General Election Announced – 4 July
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the United Kingdom will hold a general election on Thursday, 4 July. This decision marks a significant moment in the country’s political landscape as parties prepare to present their visions for the future. In...
Leading Property Consultancy is Marketing Brand-new Net Zero Carbon Warehouse Unit
A leading property consultancy is marketing a brand-new Net Zero Carbon warehouse unit in Worcestershire, as an expert at the firm says that the industrial and logistics property market in the West Midlands is performing well. Hartlebury 45, based at Hartlebury...
Light Night Worcester 2025
Following a really successful Light Night Worcester 2024, Severn Arts are now looking forward to bringing our popular Light Night back to Worcestershire’s families and communities over two nights in half term on 19th and 20th February, 2025. ‘A real feast...
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