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Celebrating 15 Years of Hoople Group
April 2026 marks Hoople’s 15th birthday. To celebrate this important milestone in the company’s journey, Hoople will be completing 15 “good deeds” throughout the year as a way of giving back to the community that has supported them along the way. Hoople colleagues...
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Celebrating 15 Years of Hoople Group
April 2026 marks Hoople’s 15th birthday. To celebrate this important milestone in the company’s journey, Hoople will be completing 15 “good deeds” throughout the year as a way of giving back to the community that has supported them along the way. Hoople colleagues...
Member News
Friends of Isaac’s Foodbank – Christmas Appeal
Reaching out to the powers of the Chamber of Commerce and my awesome network here! If you know Santa, or have any connections that know Santa, can you please share this in the hope the man in the red suit can come to my aid again this Christmas! I want to be sure that...
Act Now: Transform Rural Families and Strengthen Your Workforce
Herefordshire charity Vennture is urging local businesses to invest in families and schools to build a stronger, more resilient workforce. Across rural communities, unresolved parental conflict, isolation, and limited access to services quietly undermine children’s...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Academic Helps with Innovative Project Mapping Coastal Railway and Walking Routes
A University of Worcester lecturer has played a key role in an innovative scheme to map Britain’s coastal railway and walking routes. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, is part of a group of volunteers who have been working to bring the project to life...
Safer Internet Day 2025: Protecting Young People from Online Scams
Tuesday 11th February is Safer Internet Day, and this year’s theme focuses on online scams and how young people can protect themselves. With scams becoming more sophisticated, from financial fraud to online sextortion, it’s more important than ever to understand how...
Chamber News
Business summit kick starts 2050 Big Plan for economy
The new Shell Store recently hosted the first in a series of events across the county to bring people and organisations together to discuss the big projects, changes and partnerships required to transform Herefordshire’s economy. More than 50 business leaders joined...
How is the Chamber representing you?
In recent times we have asked our Membership to engage in Quarterly Economic Surveys, the Salary and Benefits Survey, and have held a number of events such as MP and Council Forums where we have listened to your concerns, and promised we would lobby the British...
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BCC response to Shadow Chancellor’s speech
Commenting on today’s speech from the Shadow Chancellor, Adam Marshall, Director-General at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Our business communities will agree with John McDonnell on three fronts: the UK needs more public investment in infrastructure, more...
BCC comment on Chancellor’s speech on infrastructure investment
Commenting on today’s speech on infrastructure investment today, Adam Marshall, Director-General at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For many years, the BCC has campaigned for the UK Government to treat borrowing for infrastructure investment differently to...
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Charity News
£1.5 million grant scheme for projects tackling unemployment
Organisations developing initiatives to help unemployed people across Hereford are invited to claim a share of a £1.5 million pot of funding. Grants worth between £5,000 and £20,000 are available from the European Social Fund (ESF) Community Grants scheme for projects...
Now We’re Talking with Art
Now We’re Talking with Art is a new campaign spreading positivity, highlighting mental health support and encouraging people to get out, exercise and support local businesses too. Organised by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which provides...
Challenging Year For Trade During 2022
Reacting to the ONS trade figures for December 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK exports were flat in December 2022 and fell across the final quarter of the year as a whole. Across 2022, export values rose by 6.7% (excluding inflation) but...
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Challenging Year For Trade During 2022
Reacting to the ONS trade figures for December 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK exports were flat in December 2022 and fell across the final quarter of the year as a whole. Across 2022, export values rose by 6.7% (excluding inflation) but...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership announces recruitment for new Chair
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has confirmed that Mark Stansfeld, current Chair of the Worcestershire LEP is stepping down having successfully completed his term of office. The news was shared at the Worcestershire LEP board meeting on 5 April...
University of Worcester students carry out electric vehicle infrastructure research
We are a group of university students from the Worcester, MA, USA working with the University of Worcester to research the electric vehicle infrastructure in the Worcestershire County. If you could please take the time to fill out this survey it would provide us with...
Herefordshire News
Boxing clever as taste of the Marches heads overseas for event
These are just some of the boxes of produce from Marches food and drink producers making their way overseas as part of a major Meet the Buyer event. The boxes of samples are being sent to representatives around the world as part of the March 24 showcase of the best...
Employees: Covid-safety upon returning to the workplace
As children go back to school and we move into the first stage of the easing of lockdown we are seeing Covid infections decrease in most areas of Worcestershire.
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Real World Consultancy Announces Launch of Sister Company, The Strategic Circle
Emma May Fishlock, MD and Founder of multi award-winning business, Real World Consultancy (RWC), is proud to announce the launch of The Strategic Circle, a groundbreaking initiative creating circles of Ambitious Leaders looking for strategy, community and success....
Luxury Restaurant Steps up for Wildlife
Last year, The Riverside at Aymestrey took on a new role as a Nature Reserve Guardian for The Goggin nature reserve, owned and managed by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. The pub has a reputation for environmental sustainability and creating habitats for wildlife across...
The Courtyard launch Joy Club Juniors – an inclusive rave for young people
Friday 21 February, 11am – 12.30pm | Friday 30 May, 2.30pm – 4pm Friday 1 August, 11am – 12.30pm Tickets £6 (Accompanying carer free) 01432 340555 Following the success of Joy Club, The Courtyard is delighted to announce the launch of Joy Club Juniors this February,...
Finding Your Perfect Workspace: Serviced Offices and Coworking in the Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle, encompassing Worcester, Gloucester, and Cheltenham, offers a vibrant business landscape. If you’re seeking flexible and professional workspaces, consider these options. Serviced Offices and Coworking Spaces in the Evesham Area: A Growing...
Recruitment and Employment Update
Chamber past president, and Director of Chamber Patron, Hewett Recruitment, provides update on current trends and challenges in employment “The UK labour market is experiencing transformative shifts, primarily influenced by advancements in artificial...
Avoid Ditching Your Resolutions This Year
January 17th is known by many as ‘Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day’; an annual event where many people give up on the promises they made to themselves on the first of the month. Popular resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, or...
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