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Britannic Place strengthens team following continued growth
Worcester-based Chartered Financial Planning firm Britannic Place Financial Management Ltd has welcomed three new team members as part of its long-term growth plans. Andrea Arnold has joined the business as Business Manager, bringing experience from a senior...
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Britannic Place strengthens team following continued growth
Worcester-based Chartered Financial Planning firm Britannic Place Financial Management Ltd has welcomed three new team members as part of its long-term growth plans. Andrea Arnold has joined the business as Business Manager, bringing experience from a senior...
Member News
New Invest in Herefordshire service launched to attract business investment and jobs
Herefordshire Council and partners have launched a new Invest in Herefordshire service and website to attract business investment, support growth and create better-paid jobs in the county. With a £3.6 billion economy, more than 10,600 active businesses and a...
Sherlock Holmes Under the Lens in Free Talk at The Hive
A free talk at The Hive will explore the fascinating thinking behind the creation of the most famous fictional detective of all time. Dr Sharon Young, Course Leader for MA English at the University of Worcester will deliver the talk, titled In Search of a Hero:...
Patron & Strategic News
Graduate Offers Free Physiotherapy in Worcester Thanks to Community Funding
A University of Worcester graduate is giving back to the community by offering free physiotherapy sessions in Warndon, thanks to support from a local housing association. Oliver Nightingale, who graduated in Physiotherapy at the University of Worcester last year, now...
Activities to Show Public How to Help at-Risk Bird Species
A series of free activities taking place in the City next month will raise awareness of a bird species at risk and show the public what they can do to help. Talks and walks have been organised by the Worcester Swift Recovery Group as part of its summer activities to...
Chamber News
New report for food, drink and agricultural sectors
Ernst and Young have recently produced a new report discussing price inflation and shortages in the food and drink sector. The report covers areas such as agricultural commodity price rises, labour shortages, supply chain issues, EU Exit, and production. Read it...
Chamber Members nominated for 2021 Business Awards
We’d like to give give a huge congratulations to all of our Members who have been nominated for a Chamber Business Award 2021 across a variety of categories. The Chamber Business Awards are one of the UK’s most prestigious business awards and we are...
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Policy News
How will the upcoming Budget affect your business?
Join the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Bishop Fleming on Friday 13 March 7.30-9.30am at Sixways Stadium for our Budget breakfast. On 11 March Sajid Javid will be delivering his first Budget as Chancellor. As the first Budget after the UK...
Herefordshire businesses can now apply for green energy grant scheme
SME’s in Herefordshire could benefit from a grant scheme supporting businesses to switch to renewable energy sources. The Marches Renewable Energy Grant Scheme, which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, is looking for expressions of interest from...
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Charity News
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Supporters Thanked For Rapid Response
As Midlands Air Ambulance Charity celebrated its Air30 30th anniversary in May, the lifesaving service adopted a more traditional way of fundraising, through its Air30 Rapid Response Raffle and is thanking supporters for getting involved. More than £120,000 was raised...
Chamber sign up for ‘We See You Campaign’ to spotlight hidden disabilities and workplace equality
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have joined businesses across the region in promoting greater diversity within the workplace. The We See You campaign, organised by Chamber Members Landau will highlight the benefit to an organisation who...
Firms Need A Clear Roadmap As Rates Are Held
Reacting to today’s interest rate decision by the Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be giving a cautious welcome to today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at 5.25%. Constant hikes in...
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Firms Need A Clear Roadmap As Rates Are Held
Reacting to today’s interest rate decision by the Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be giving a cautious welcome to today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at 5.25%. Constant hikes in...
Worcestershire News
Blue Plaque unveiling on riverside marks the first site of Worcester porcelain production
The Museum of Royal Worcester and Worcester Civic Society are delighted to announce the unveiling of an official Blue Plaque to recognise and mark the location of the Warmstry House factory. This was the first site of porcelain production in Worcester, founded in...
New Engineering Facilities Unveiled in the Heart of Worcester
Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) have celebrated the opening of their new engineering facilities located in the Cathedral building in Worcester. The newly refurbished building was finally able to be officially opened following delays due to the Covid-19...
Herefordshire News
Affordable County Holiday Homes
Simple, silent, space …… Discover Parks Herefordshire. With summertime clearly on the horizon and with it a heady sense of freedom, we come to terms with a new way of holidaying that involves more room and less travel. If you’re looking to experience the very best...
Hay Festival Unveils 2021 programme
Hay Festival has revealed its free digital programme for its 34th spring edition, bringing writers and readers together for an inspiring array of conversations, debates, workshops and performances online, Wednesday 26 May to Sunday 6 June. Festivalgoers can explore...
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Charitable Initiatives in ONE Creative environments’ 50th Year
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), is undertaking a variety of charitable initiatives. In April, these efforts included donating 50 Easter eggs to the local Food Bank and funding and...
Pineapple Recruitment sits down with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
As part of Pineapple Recruitment’s ongoing industry engagement programme, the firm’s business manager Kasia Krieger recently had the opportunity at a client conference to sit down with Rachel Hodson-Hubbard, Director of Partnerships and Fundraising at the Natasha...
Leadership consultants launch “How 2 Grow Your Business”: A New YouTube Channel for Aspiring Leaders and Entrepreneurs!
Award winning leadership consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce the launch of “How 2 Grow Your Business,” a dynamic new YouTube channel dedicated to empowering business leaders, managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs through engaging, bite-sized video...
Fisher German undergoes major rebrand as it marks 25th anniversary
Leading property consultancy Fisher German has undergone a major rebrand to unify its purpose and provide a clear direction for ambitious growth 25 years after being founded. The rebrand coincides with Fisher German’s 25th anniversary since the modern-day business was...
Epic fundraising relay to raise money for Acorn’s Children’s Hospice
Professionals from the Worcester office of a leading property consultancy will be embarking on an epic fundraising relay to raise money for a children’s hospice with a shop in the city. Fisher German, which has an office at Global House, is marking its 25th...
If Your Top Team Member Fell Ill, How Would the Business Survive?
Key Person Insurance If Your Top Team Member Fell Ill, How Would the Business Survive? Why It’s Time to Review Your Business Protection Plans Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering that your operations director, technical lead, or top-performing sales manager is...
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