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Grab some free ‘Inspiration’ at the Severn Valley Railway
At Kidderminster Town station on Friday 27 June, the Severn Valley Railway will host the debut of a free and unique railway experience as part of the year-long, national celebrations for Railway 200, the 200th birthday of the modern railway. ‘Inspiration’ is a...
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Grab some free ‘Inspiration’ at the Severn Valley Railway
At Kidderminster Town station on Friday 27 June, the Severn Valley Railway will host the debut of a free and unique railway experience as part of the year-long, national celebrations for Railway 200, the 200th birthday of the modern railway. ‘Inspiration’ is a...
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Worcestershire Apprenticeships Penguin Finds Home with Local Training Provider
Worcestershire Apprenticeships’ very own penguin in the great Waddle of Worcester has found a home with local training provider GLP Training. In the summer of 2024, St Richard’s Hospice delivered the great Waddle of Worcester, a penguin-themed art trail around the...
ISO QSL Welcomes Adam Morse as Business Development Specialist
ISO Quality Services is delighted to announce the expansion of its team with the appointment of Adam Morse as Business Development Specialist. A familiar face across the Herefordshire and Worcestershire business community, Adam brings a wealth of experience and an...
Patron & Strategic News
Simeon Chapman Celebrates 13 Years of Good Luck at Hazelton Mountford
Group Director, Simeon Chapman, is celebrating thirteen years at local chartered insurance brokers Hazelton Mountford. Simeon has spent the past 13 years learning and building the business with his fellow Directors Gordon Hazelton and Jake Mountford. Hazelton...
Warning to Homeowners Against Installing Spray Foam Loft Insulation
Worcestershire homeowners are being warned against installing spray foam loft insulation by legal property experts, amid a rise in lenders refusing mortgages and homes potentially being rendered uninsurable. Experts from local law firm mfg Solicitors are urging people...
Chamber News
New NIC Relief Scheme for Employers
Employers taking on new staff who have served at least one day in the regular armed forces – even if that is just one day of basic training, will be able to take advantage of a new National Insurance (NI) relief scheme for the first 12 months of employment.
The Power of our People
Our people are our most single most important resource in our businesses. Whether you are the likes of Tesco – with over 300,000 employees – or 2 mates working from home on a start-up idea, this common thread remains… we are nothing without our people. The last 12...
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Little Trinity Nursery join in KEMP’s 12 Days of Christmas
Children at Little Trinity Nursery popped into KEMP Hospice and treated staff and patients to a Christmas sing-along as part of the hospice’s 12 Days of Christmas celebrations. Nursery manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “KEMP was our official charity partner last year, so...
Local business group raise over £1,600 for charity in festive fundraiser
Pictured above, Left to Right Adriana Geary, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Carl Huxley, Selcraft UK Ltd, Ruby Edwards, You Do Better PR. A Cotswolds networking group raised over £1,600 for Children’s Air Ambulance at their festive event...
Update to working safely guidance ahead of lifting of social distancing measures
From Monday 19 July the government are no longer instructing people to work from home and are instead encouraging a “gradual” return to the office for businesses. Businesses still have a legal duty to manage health and safety risks. You must carry out a health and...
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Update to working safely guidance ahead of lifting of social distancing measures
From Monday 19 July the government are no longer instructing people to work from home and are instead encouraging a “gradual” return to the office for businesses. Businesses still have a legal duty to manage health and safety risks. You must carry out a health and...
Worcestershire News
Next step in £19.6m investment in Worcester
Worcester city councillors have backed the first of five business cases for projects that will bring £19.6m of Government investment to Worcester. The City Council has secured the funding from the national Towns Fund, after drawing up proposals to support five major...
Worcestershire Tendering Opportunities
Worcestershire County Council shares many opportunities to win work locally through their tendering portal, for any number of services ranging from Marketing, to Innovative Systems, to Events or Net Zero Consultancy advice, just as a few recent examples. If you are...
Herefordshire News
BREAKING: Tier review – what does this mean for the two counties?
Today (17 December 2020), Health Secretary Matt Hancock has addressed the Commons to announce the latest changes to the tiered system. Following a review of coronavirus cases, Herefordshire will now be moved from tier 2 down into tier 1. Bristol and North Somerset are...
New advisers to offer expert one-to-one support
A new team of expert advisers has been recruited for the Marches Growth Hub to provide detailed support to help the region’s businesses to grow. More than 30 independent advisers will support the hub across its bases in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford &...
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Premium Office Space Available at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s Worcester Office
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce announces an exceptional opportunity for businesses seeking an upscale office environment. Presenting an exclusive first-floor office space along with two additional meeting rooms, this meticulously designed 221.38...
Chamber Advice Blogs – Starting a Business
We’re excited to announce that our first set of Chamber Advice Blogs are now live! This first set of blogs are centered around the topic of starting a business: Have you recently started a brand-new business, or perhaps you have an amazing business concept but don’t...
How the Chamber can support you, when starting a new business.
Starting a new business can be an exciting experience, but knowing how to take the first step can be daunting, especially when you have your business plan ready. At the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, we believe that preparation is key. To...
Business Awards Entries Open Soon!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are back Thursday 13th June 2024, at University Arena, Worcester. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire Council, the Awards will welcome over 700 guests from businesses across...
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Business Confidence Boost Fails To Revive Investment
Business confidence improves in Q4, with 56% of UK businesses expecting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months. Despite this boost, most firms continue to report no improvement to sales, cash flow or investment. Downward trend in price growth...
Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Support Lifeline Care at Acorns Children’s Hospice
‘Do something amazing and help us provide vital care for local children with life limiting conditions’ – that’s the New Year’s resolution the public are being asked to make for Acorns Children’s Hospice in 2024. There are lots of ways people can make a...
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