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Celebrating 6 Months of Lewis Creates: The Rise of the Fractional Head of Marketing
Six months after launching Lewis Creates, the business has undergone a significant shift from a new startup to a strategic marketing partner for companies across the region. Founded after nearly a decade working within the agency sector, the move was driven by a clear...
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Celebrating 6 Months of Lewis Creates: The Rise of the Fractional Head of Marketing
Six months after launching Lewis Creates, the business has undergone a significant shift from a new startup to a strategic marketing partner for companies across the region. Founded after nearly a decade working within the agency sector, the move was driven by a clear...
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Rowley Meadow Celebrates a Year of Growth, Community & Exceptional Guest Experiences
Rowley Meadow is proudly celebrating its first year in business, marking twelve months of growth, partnerships, and unforgettable guest stays. What began as a vision to create luxury, secret, hideaway lodge escapes has quickly evolved into one of the area’s most...
Join the Experts to Explore Origins of our Festive Traditions
Ever wondered why we put up trees or hang wreaths at Christmas time, and where the tradition of knitting festive jumpers started? And who decides which Christmas decorations are classy? Experts from the University of Worcester will be addressing these questions in a...
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Worcester Student named in England U21s Squad Heading to Australia in New Year
A University of Worcester student has been named in the England U21s Netball squad ahead of their tour of Australia in January. During the tour, Issy Eaton, a 3rd year PE and Sports Coaching student, will compete in a Tri-Series against Australia and New Zealand,...
Kidderminster Law Firm in Harriers Promotion Push Partnership
Kidderminster law firm in Harriers promotion push partnership Law firm mfg Solicitors has agreed a partnership deal with Kidderminster Harriers as the football club continues its National League promotion bid. The legal firm, based on the town’s Birmingham Road, is...
Chamber News
Help us to keep everyone safe by getting the number of cases down
Across Worcestershire the number of cases of Coronavirus is dropping but in Redditch the number is still very high.
Roadmap to lifting lockdown restrictions
On Monday 22 February Boris Johnson addressed the commons to announce the planned roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions. The Prime Minister stressed that each stage of a new 4-stage plan will be driven by “data not dates”. The PM says there will be...
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Kind-hearted Kendrick Homes sponsor Primrose Ball
Kendrick Homes have once again stepped up to support Primrose Hospice by sponsoring the Primrose Ball taking place on Friday 27 September for an amazing £5,000. The Primrose Ball is an annual event held by Primrose Hospice, inviting guests to enjoy a wonderful night...
Sir Clive Woodward in Worcestershire for the ‘BIG LUNCH’
Sir Clive Woodward, Rugby World Cup winning coach from 2003 addressed the Worcestershire business community at the Chateau Impney on Friday 5th July for the first ‘BIG LUNCH’. With over 350 guests, this was the county’s largest corporate lunch being delivered by AMROS...
BCC respond to latest ONS figures
Commenting on ONS Trade figures for September 2021, published today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Imports from outside the EU were higher than those from the EU for the ninth month in a row. This was driven by a...
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BCC respond to latest ONS figures
Commenting on ONS Trade figures for September 2021, published today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Imports from outside the EU were higher than those from the EU for the ninth month in a row. This was driven by a...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Area Council May Update
The Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in Herefordshire. Each Area Council consists of 15 specialists, from different sectors, who meet six times a year to provide feedback from their respective professions. The feedback is then used to...
Worcestershire tech firm honoured for global success with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Worcestershire based tech firm, Payara Services Ltd, has been honoured for its global success with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
Herefordshire News
Stronger Towns procurement opportunity
Hereford has been recently selected within the government’s Town Fund programme. This requires the council and a public/private board to engage with the local community, prepare an evidence base, and draft an Investment Plan leading to securing up to £25m of...
Opportunity for businesses to comment on Government’s Carer’s Leave consultation
The Government is running a consultation on Carer’s Leave. They are keen to hear from all kinds of interested parties: employers, individual unpaid carers, trade unions, representative organisations, charities, professional bodies, medical or social care providers...
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Rotherwood Care Homes Celebrate Harvest Festival with Charity and Donations
Herefordshire-based nursing homes, Kington Court, Lynhales Hall and Hampton Grange & Gwen Walford recently celebrated their Harvest Festival event, showcasing the spirit community, charity, and gratitude. Each home hosted a MacMillan Coffee Morning, raising vital...
Worcestershire Area Council Updates
IT A further continuation to the positive growth since the start of the year with a steady number of new logos added to the business taking Managed IT solutions and cyber security-protection. Interesting feedback from funders and some of the supply vendors, suggesting...
Herefordshire Area Council Sector Update
EDUCATION Difficult period for the University sector, with restrictions on international students leading to less coming into the country to study and a financial shortfall. Most students got their first choice this year too, leaving clearing quiet this year. Still...
Worcestershire Care Home Celebrates Harvest Festival with MacMillan Coffee Morning and Community Donations
Worcestershire Care Home Celebrates Harvest Festival with MacMillan Coffee Morning and Community Donations Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich recently celebrated Harvest Festival with a heartwarming community event. The festivities were led by Reverend Giles, who...
Real World Consultancy Partners with Radio Wyvern for BizFest 2024!
Real World Consultancy is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with local radio station Radio Wyvern for this year’s BizFest 2024. As one of the region’s most anticipated business events, BizFest offers a unique platform for entrepreneurs and business leaders...
KEMP Hospice Celebrates 55 Years of Care and Support
Throughout 2024, Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice has been celebrating 55 years of providing care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and bereavement in the region. Originally formed in 1969, KEMP has gone on to become a dedicated Day Hospice...
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