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It’s a Knockout! Successfully Raises Funds for Kaleidoscope Plus Group
On Wednesday 11 June 2025, businesses from across the region came together for the inaugural Kaleidoscope Plus Group It’s a Knockout! corporate teambuilding day. Hosted on the Pageant Field at Warwick Castle, overlooking the banks of the River Avon, the entertaining...
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It’s a Knockout! Successfully Raises Funds for Kaleidoscope Plus Group
On Wednesday 11 June 2025, businesses from across the region came together for the inaugural Kaleidoscope Plus Group It’s a Knockout! corporate teambuilding day. Hosted on the Pageant Field at Warwick Castle, overlooking the banks of the River Avon, the entertaining...
Member News
Early Years Conference Marks Launch of University Centre in Worcester
The work of early years professionals in the county was the topic of a conference which marked the launch of a new University Centre at Heart of Worcestershire College. The internationally renowned author, Ben Kingston-Hughes, who has written several early years...
Mark Martin is announced as Chair of ONE Creative environments
ONE Creative environments (ONE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Martin as Chair of the Board, effective immediately. ONE is a multi-disciplinary design company, which is currently celebrating 50 years in business, and has the USP of having all the...
Patron & Strategic News
Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball
Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball The Oakland Foundation, a children’s charity, will benefit from a Charity Ball to be held on Saturday, September 28th, at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon-Avon. An evening of music, fun and fundraising all to support...
Thursfields has Advised MTM Engineering on its Acquisition of TA Ronan, a Leading Provider of Cable Installation and Termination Services in the UK.
MTM was founded in 1997 and, in its 27-year history, has expanded rapidly, both organically and through acquisition. In 2022, Waterland Private Equity completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the MTM group. TA Ronan was established in 1949 and is headquartered...
Chamber News
Businesses call for support to assist with staff shortages due to pinged workers
As the staffing shortage crisis continues as a result of workers being instructed to self-isolate by the NHS Covid app, businesses have voiced their concern for the immediate future and the effect this will have on the recovery effort. The past 16 months have affected...
Chamber recognised by Ministry of Defence Awards for support to Armed Forces community
After what has been a challenging 18 months for all businesses, West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 41 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for...
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Quarterly Economic Report for Quarter 1 2019 reveals extent of local ageing workforce
In the midst of all the political noise surrounding Brexit, it is all too easy to lose sight of some of the most fundamental domestic issues which continue to impact day-to-day business operations and present barriers to growth. It is vital that Brexit negotiations do...
Compare the salary and benefits you offer to improve recruitment
At a time when provisions for flexible working and annual leave allowance are as important to candidates as salaries, it has never been more crucial to compare the salary and benefits your business offers. Take part in our annual Salary & Benefits 2019/20 survey...
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Charity News
Witley Jones volunteer at Worcestershire Foodbanks
Witley Jones would like share the positive things their team has been up to over recent weeks to help support Worcestershire foodbanks, the local community and those in need during the Covid-19 crisis. To ensure the safety of staff and clients and following Government...
Join The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust for an amazing night of live virtual stand up comedy!
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust are excited to announce they have managed to get 3 of the best comics on the circuit for your entertainment. They will be joined by Jenny Collier, multi award winning comedian, Thomas Green, an engaging story-teller, and known...
Policy paper on digital trade
The UK Board of Trade published a new policy paper on digital trade at its meeting in Derry/Londonderry last week, covering the UK’s current and forthcoming trade negotiations and outlining greater opportunities for e-commerce and data flows. Read it...
BCC News
Policy paper on digital trade
The UK Board of Trade published a new policy paper on digital trade at its meeting in Derry/Londonderry last week, covering the UK’s current and forthcoming trade negotiations and outlining greater opportunities for e-commerce and data flows. Read it...
Worcestershire News
Free Autism Awareness training is on offer to businesses across Worcestershire
Worcestershire County Council are working with the UK’s leading autism charity, The National Autistic Society (NAS) to provide free online Autism Awareness Training for the county’s businesses. This training will help individuals and organisations to work with...
Five Triumphant Queen’s Award Winners for Worcestershire
Worcestershire Winners Announced in the 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise The winners of this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise were announced on the Queen’s Birthday, 21st April. The high-profile awards honour businesses that have demonstrated excellence in the...
Herefordshire News
Inclusive online workshops at The Courtyard this Easter
The Courtyard is delighted to be hosting a range of Inclusive workshops via Zoom for young people this Easter. Having previously delivered a range of successful, Inclusive workshops in person, The Courtyard’s Education team have worked alongside a variety of...
Wye Valley Mediation settles into new office in Hay
Wye Valley Mediation are pleased to announce that they have taken on new mediation offices in Hay-on-Wye at 8 Market Street HR3 5AF. This an addition to their offices at the Fred Bulmer centre in Hereford and Steeple House in Brecon. Wye Valley Mediation provide...
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JUNE CHARITY EVENT WILL BRING HAWAIIAN COLOUR TO ‘LEOMINSTER-by-the-SEA’.
Ledbury-based high tech coatings application company Cleftbridge Limited is sponsoring the third annual Colour Run around Leominster, with a theme for 2024 of ‘Hawaiian Beach’. The event is organised by ECHO, an independent Herefordshire-based charity that organizes...
Discover Parks Herefordshire Supports Holiday Home Owner Raising Funds for Cancer Research
Trudy Evans from Stourbridge has been battling the brutal disease herself since 2019 when she received intensive treatment for breast cancer. In 2021 she was given the all clear. Last year it reared its ugly head again and she faced the devastating news it had spread...
New Future of Farming Line-up Announced
Royal Three Counties Show, 14th-16th June 2024 Water quality, soil health, biodiversity, succession planning, the latest developments in agri-tech and the positive role cattle can play in improving the environment are some of the big conversations due to take place...
Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign
A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...
Chair’s Report April 2024
There’s lots happening at the Chamber as we move, hopefully, towards Spring and Summer. Numerous events for all levels of membership, dinners, networking events and the Awards Gala in June. There will also be news regarding a re-vamped and enlarged Expo for October....
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel wins Business Events Venue of the Year
Stanbrook Abbey, honoured as the “Business Events Venue of the Year” at the Worcestershire Tourism Awards, epitomises excellence in hosting corporate gatherings. Combining historic grandeur with modern amenities, Stanbrook Abbey provides an unmatched...
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