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New Construction & Trade Forum Series Launched to Support Industry Collaboration
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of its new Construction & Trade Forum series, designed to bring together professionals from across the sector to share knowledge, discuss key challenges, and explore...
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New Construction & Trade Forum Series Launched to Support Industry Collaboration
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of its new Construction & Trade Forum series, designed to bring together professionals from across the sector to share knowledge, discuss key challenges, and explore...
Member News
Raising money for Herefordshire mind charity
Back the end of November we organised a raffle in aid of Herefordshire Mind our charity of the year. Elgar Care teamed up with Barclays Worcester and very recently it was announced that Barclays bank Worcester had price matched our funds up to £1000. We managed to...
Lecturer to Shape Art Education for Millions of Pupils
A University of Worcester lecturer will be involved in shaping how children in England learn art in a redesign of education nationally following an independent review of the national curriculum. Kaytie Holdstock, a Primary Education Lecturer and specialist in Primary...
Patron & Strategic News
June 2025 Tech and Digital Degree Apprenticeship Start Dates Available to Develop Your Next Generation Leadership Team
TDM’s next available Degree Apprenticeship start dates are fast approaching, taking place in June 2025 (with additional Summer start dates available in July, August and September). With both their BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Management and BSc (Hons) Digital and...
Second Anonymous Donor Lifts Worcester Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds to More Than £30,000
A second anonymous donor has gifted £2,500 to the University of Worcester’s campaign to raise money to support students through scholarships and hardship funds. They’ve also pledged to gift a further £2,500 to the campaign when Professor Green, the University’s Vice...
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Carer Friendly Employer Network Breakfast
Did you know that 1 in 7 employees in the UK are juggling work and a caring role outside of work? The peak age for caring is between 45-64 which means some of your most experienced staff will also be in a caring role. Come along to the breakfast launch of the...
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...
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BCC comments on the Queen’s Speech
Commenting on the Queen’s Speech today, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The government’s legislative plans will give businesses some encouragement that Westminster is finally starting to think about growth and investment...
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...
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Mini Medics and Midlands Air Ambulance Fly To Birmingham City Centre
Emergency resources, including a team of mini medics and a LEGO Midlands Air Ambulance, flew into the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Birmingham, but it was a mission like no other… Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which celebrates 30 years of operating its...
The Big Sleep In
The Cart Shed have always known being in the natural environment is good for us, which is why they work outdoors year-round whatever the weather. The team provide tailored therapeutic support in Herefordshire woodland; helping those experiencing an imbalance in their...
BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals
Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said: “A new era of international trade will begin today as the first trade agreements agreed by the United Kingdom since it left...
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BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals
Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said: “A new era of international trade will begin today as the first trade agreements agreed by the United Kingdom since it left...
Worcestershire News
Former Cabinet Minister to Give Special Talk at The Hive
Former Cabinet Minister, the Rt. Hon. Justine Greening, is to deliver a special talk as part of the HiveAt10 celebrations on Tuesday, June 14 at The Hive. The multi award-winning Hive, which was opened by HM The Queen during her Diamond Jubilee year in 2012, is...
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...
Herefordshire News
West Midlands Business Expo welcomes over 2,000 virtual visitors
More than 2,000 visitors attended a West Midlands-wide virtual expo as Chambers across the region continue to lead the support for firms through the COVID-19 crisis. Around 200 exhibitors – including over 50 from Herefordshire & Worcestershire – signed up to the...
Don’t miss the chance celebrate your business success
Businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire will not want to miss the opportunity to spotlight their business and stand out from their competition with the chance to win a Chamber Business Award for free. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of...
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A Night to Remember: Our First Charity Ball Was a Huge Success!
We are still feeling the excitement from our first-ever Charity Ball on Saturday, 1st March, at Cheltenham Racecourse in support of Maggie’s! It was an amazing evening, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our guests and donors, whose kindness and...
A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is hosting a free Jungle Book themed event to celebrate its upcoming Junior Youth Theatre production on Saturday 5 April. There will be a range of fun activities for children and families including Facepainting, Transfer Tattoos, Storytelling (10am),...
Women In Business Network Joins H&W CoC!
What is WIBN? WIBN membership is for business women who own SME businesses, are self-employed or work as professional service providers for small businesses. WIBN’s purpose is to create communities of business women who build strong business relationships. Members...
Prime Mix Marketing Selected as Finalists in Chamber Business Awards 2025
Worcester-based marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, is excited to reveal that it has been announced as a finalist in the Chamber Business Awards 2025, in the Micro Business of the Year category. The renowned annual Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber...
Severn Valley Railway in Discussions with Insurers over landslip
The Severn Valley Railway is currently in discussions with insurers about repairs for its significant landslip at Mor Brook bridge. The embankment failure happened in late January and has forced the closure of the northernmost section of the line. ‘We’ve had several...
Why Electricians need to be so skilled, and why learning doesn’t stop after qualifying.
At PAT-MAN 24/7 LTD we are constantly striving for excellence, to be at the top of our game we need to continually upgrade our skills, qualifications and knowledge in the newest energy trends. Did you know the electrical industry is constantly evolving? driven by...
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