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A Happier January Starts at Côte
Because January deserves some joy (& so do you!). We’re doing something about it. Meet the Happiest Menu: 2 courses NOW £15 / 3 courses NOW £19 Same menu. Same craft. Same quality we’ve been serving at Côte Brasserie for nearly 20 years, but for even better...
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A Happier January Starts at Côte
Because January deserves some joy (& so do you!). We’re doing something about it. Meet the Happiest Menu: 2 courses NOW £15 / 3 courses NOW £19 Same menu. Same craft. Same quality we’ve been serving at Côte Brasserie for nearly 20 years, but for even better...
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Peace of Mind for Local Businesses: Commercial Pest Control You Can Trust
Why Local Businesses Trust PGM & SON Pest Control Services Protect your business and reputation with PGM & SON, the leading commercial pest control specialists serving Herefordshire and Worcestershire. As the region’s largest provider, PGM & SON delivers...
First stop: Severn Valley Railway, for the Railway 200 exhibition train
Railway 200’s travelling exhibition train arrived in style at the Severn Valley Railway today [Friday 27 June] for the very first leg of its UK-wide tour. The specially commissioned Inspiration train arrived at Kidderminster Town station, sporting its one-off livery,...
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From Hereford to Tanzania: Ben Shirley Takes NMITE’s Expertise Abroad to Drive Sustainable Change
Ben Shirley, a Teaching Fellow in Architectural Practice at NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has helped spread NMITE’s reputation in the field of engineering recently when contributing to a humanitarian project in Tanzania. Ben joined NMITE’s...
Wyevale Nurseries puts up Seven Entries for the HTA National Plant Show’s New Plant Awards
WYEVALE Nurseries has entered seven varieties for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show at NAEC Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on June 19 and 20 (2024). They include two new Heucheras ‘Pinky Panky’ and ‘Snowy Panky’,...
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Worcestershire start-ups invited to apply for a fully funded business Membership!
For a limited time, Enterprising Worcestershire is providing funding of £150 towards a Starter Membership with the Chamber for Worcestershire businesses which will provide you with on-going support and access to a wide range of business services, critical for your early stage business. This means that for the first year, you will get our Starter Membership for next to nothing!
Chamber Employment Report 2020-21 reveals extent of challenges faced by local businesses
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with EBC Group and Hewett Recruitment, have released their Employment Report 2020-21. The report focuses on how businesses have been impacted by Covid-19 and the significant employment and...
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Small business confidence rising but fears over future lockdowns remain
UK small businesses are increasingly confident in their ability to grow and power the economic recovery, although many still have fears about the ongoing impact of Covid restrictions. This comes according to new data published today by the British Chambers of Commerce...
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Small business confidence rising but fears over future lockdowns remain
UK small businesses are increasingly confident in their ability to grow and power the economic recovery, although many still have fears about the ongoing impact of Covid restrictions. This comes according to new data published today by the British Chambers of Commerce...
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Now We’re Talking with Art – Redditch art trail
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, in partnership with Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Councils, are currently recruiting businesses for the second in a series of outdoor art trails. The ‘Now We’re Talking with Art’ campaign will...
Restart Grant Scheme now open for applications
On 3 March 2021, the Chancellor announced the Restart Grant Scheme to help support businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic as they reopen in line with the gradual lifting of restrictions. Applications for the Restart Scheme are now open until 30 June 2021....
Herefordshire News
Hereford BID to Launch Loyalty App
Hereford BID has commissioned the award-winning town/city promotion app LoyalFree to boost trade for local businesses as part of a major project within our business plan. Herefordshire Council have also kindly given a grant of £10k in support of the app which will...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Hereford Enterprise Zone Limited (https://www.skylonpark.co.uk) Kelsam Support Services Limited (https://kelsam.co.uk/) Penrhos Spirits Ltd...
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Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barnsley Marshall Limited – Barnsley Marshall are structural and civil engineers with a well-diverse and experienced team in engineering, problem solving and customer service. Bee Lighting Ltd – Bee Lighting are...
Build Unstoppable Teams: Power Up with Team Coaching
Imagine Business Coaching, but for your entire team. Team coaching unlocks hidden potential by enhancing communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution. At RWC we identify team strengths/weaknesses to address areas like: Clear Communication: Do team members...
The Power of People-First Leadership.
Great businesses are both smart and healthy. You can invest in all of the technology, marketing, operational efficiencies you like, but the real measure of success is how willing your people are to engage in it. In fact, there is no shortage of smart leaders who know...
Danny Bragg: A True Salesforce Trailblazer
Danny Bragg, a seasoned expert at Coacto, a leading Salesforce consultancy, has recently achieved his fourth Salesforce certification, earning the coveted Business Analyst certification. This latest milestone underscores Danny’s exceptional ability to translate...
University Students to Bring Colour and Celebrate Heritage with Mural on City Wall.
A graffiti covered wall on a busy Worcester walkway is going to get a vibrant and colourful makeover thanks to work by city students and an internationally renowned local artist. Rob Draper, who is from Worcester, has been working with art students from the University...
New Recruits Strengthen Bromsgrove Security Company Ecl-ips
Security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, has been strengthened in recent weeks thanks to three new starters. Leanne Gough has joined as Business Administrator working with Angela Price, Business Operations manager. Leanne has transferred to Ecl-ips after 17 years...
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