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Improve Your Staff Recruitment and Retention with the Salary & Benefits Survey, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
Businesses are continuing to operate in an exceptionally tight labour market while navigating the ongoing cost of doing business crisis, further impacted by the National Insurance changes implemented this year. This competitive environment is putting pressure on...
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Improve Your Staff Recruitment and Retention with the Salary & Benefits Survey, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
Businesses are continuing to operate in an exceptionally tight labour market while navigating the ongoing cost of doing business crisis, further impacted by the National Insurance changes implemented this year. This competitive environment is putting pressure on...
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Worcester Racecourse offer to Chamber Members!
Put A Spring In Your Step – Complimentary Tickets to Chamber Members Feel the roar of the crowd, the stunning scenery, and fresh spring air as you join us this May at Worcester Racecourse. From heart-pounding horse racing to a lively atmosphere, we’re...
Sports-Dedicated Lithuanian University Get Insights from University of Worcester
Senior representatives from the only dedicated sports university in Lithuania have visited the University of Worcester to get insights into its sports provision. The visitors from Lithuanian Sports University were particularly interested to find out how the University...
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Musical Message at the Heart of Mural Created by University Students for the Worcester Community.
Students have created a 55-metre-long mural on a busy Worcester thoroughfare, completely transforming what was a graffiti scrawled wall in the city. The team spent days bringing the mural to life on the walkway between Hardwicke Close and Hylton Road next to the...
Eurovision Euphoria! University and Hive Experts to Examine the Magic of the World’s Largest Live Music Event.
A special talk at The Hive will explore all things Eurovision in the run up to the world’s largest live music event next week. Tom Mandall, the Arts and Humanities Academic Liaison Librarian from The Hive and Lou Aimes-Hill, an Associate Lecturer in Media and Culture...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire Crucially Digital Ltd – Digital signage solutions Parker Newton Ltd Reed in Partnership – Advice, Business Support, Education, Employment, Health, Justice,...
Worcestershire maintains a growing trend registering a record high number of new businesses
Worcestershire saw almost 7000 companies formed in 2020. Despite everything that happened during the year, it still saw 3.1% more companies than 2019. A total of 6,955 new businesses were formed in Worcestershire during 2020 – a positive response across the...
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Free Business Networking and Training Event celebrates World Restart A Heart Day
In celebration of World Restart A Heart Day this 16th October, Chamber of Commerce members Heartstart Malvern, Thomas Carroll Group and the Colwall Park Hotel have teamed up to host a FREE Business Networking Breakfast, followed by a FREE Heartstart Malvern...
Bromsgrove law firm donate £1,950 to local cardiac arrest charity
A law firm in Bromsgrove has donated £1,950 to a local charity which campaigns for venues and schools to have lifesaving defibrillators installed. Lawyers at mfg Solicitors made the donation to the Charlotte and Craig Saving Hearts Foundation (CCSHF) after staff held...
Businesses still left with questions as legal restrictions all set to go on July 19
It was confirmed yesterday (Monday 12 July) that England will move to step 4 of easing coronavirus restrictions meaning almost all legal limitations on social contact will be removed on July 19. What will change on July 19? Reopening of all businesses including...
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Businesses still left with questions as legal restrictions all set to go on July 19
It was confirmed yesterday (Monday 12 July) that England will move to step 4 of easing coronavirus restrictions meaning almost all legal limitations on social contact will be removed on July 19. What will change on July 19? Reopening of all businesses including...
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Free Webinar Make Sustainability A Business Asset Not A Cost
We all know how important it is to play our part in helping to clean up our environment. With increasing respect towards companies and brands that adopt eco-friendly and sustainable business practices, many businesses have started to successfully adopt a “green”...
Chamber Business Awards celebrates the best of local business
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce were delighted to welcome guests back for the in-person Chamber Business Awards 2021, sponsored by Folk2Folk, for a dazzling display at the Worcester Arena. Hosted by Magician Ben Hanlin, the Awards welcomed...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP launches new online jobs and skills tool
A new online tool to help people across the Marches update their skills, make the most of their potential and find work has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The new micro-website – The Marches Work and Training Tool at...
EU & UK Representative (Article 27 GDPR)
With only eleven weeks to go before the UK leave the EU with or without a deal, there are a number of practical steps SMEs should consider doing now to help prepare for the transition. 1. Data transfers Do you process any personal data from clients or customers in the...
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Chamber Business Manifesto 2024/25
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce released their Business Manifesto 2024/25 at the Economic Conference. The publication outlines the Chamber’s plans for the next financial year, detailing the priorities for local and national government as...
‘A Leap of Faith’ Charity Skydive for The Courtyard
Four supporters of The Courtyard are taking their own leap of faith for Leap Year by jumping 15,000ft in a tandem skydive in May to raise funds for Herefordshire’s much loved community arts charity, celebrating its 25th anniversary year. Chief Executive Ian Archer,...
A Heartwarming Tale of Generations Unfolds on World Book Day
Dorset House Nursing Home embraced the spirit of World Book Day with a heartwarming visit to Blue Giraffe Nursery. Accompanied by Lifestyle Coordinator Lisa, resident Fred stepped into a world of imagination and creativity alongside children and staff, celebrating...
The Limes Country Lodge Hotel. A hidden gem.
The Limes Country Lodge Hotel in Earlswood, is a hidden gem. Nestled in 6 blissful acres of beautiful countryside, centrally located 3 minutes from major motorway networks. Originally a family home, the 6 acre countryside hotel has been transformed by owner and...
Ballards LLP’s New Elmley House: A Showcase of Collaboration
Worcestershire’s renowned accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has recently unveiled their new office, Elmley House, located at the Oakmoore Court site. This architectural accomplishment is the result of a collaboration between three companies: Ballards LLP,...
A Day to Remember at the Chamber Business Expo, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce joyfully welcomed 750 attendees to the Chamber Business Expo, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. From beginning to end, the day...
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