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JH LINES POWERING UP PRODUCTION WITH NEW MACHINERY
JH Lines is pleased to announce the addition of 3 new machines enhancing our capabilities to the packaging and point of sale industries. Earlier this year we added a Trotec Laser Q400 with a work area up to 1300 x 900 mm and laser power of up to 120 watts, which...
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JH LINES POWERING UP PRODUCTION WITH NEW MACHINERY
JH Lines is pleased to announce the addition of 3 new machines enhancing our capabilities to the packaging and point of sale industries. Earlier this year we added a Trotec Laser Q400 with a work area up to 1300 x 900 mm and laser power of up to 120 watts, which...
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KEMP Hospice to Offer Boutique Shopping Experience in New Hagley Store
A stylish new charity shop with a boutique feel is set to open its doors in the heart of Hagley, bringing with it a carefully curated collection of ladies clothing, formal wear, prom outfits, and accessories. This Summer, KEMP Hospice will be opening ‘The Boutique by...
Leaders in Strategy Blog – Top 10 Business Development Tips To Grow Your Business In 2025!
Written by Mike Harris, Managing Director at Strategus Consulting Introduction Hello to all you Leaders In Strategy! I’m Mike Harris and welcome back to the latest episode of my blog. Ever wondered what truly separates thriving businesses from the rest? It’s not...
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Optimising Cashflow in Challenging Times
Cash is king. It’s one of those many over-used phrases in business that make us cringe when we hear it, but it’s true. Hopefully, you’re fortunate enough that you only cringe at the phrase itself, not the thought of how many days cash your business has left before it...
Hazelton Mountford Hosts Book Drive for Worcester Foodbank on World Book Day
Hazelton Mountford, Chamber Patron members and Chartered Insurance brokers, are inviting businesses from across the two counties to ‘buy a book’ at their fundraising ‘Book Bonanza’ on World Book Day. Team Hazelton Mountford are preparing for...
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How to work safely: Offices and contact centres
As new national restrictions begin in November, government guidelines recommend that people should stay at home where possible and should only travel to work if they cannot work from home. For those who cannot work from home, you are advised to still go to your...
Unemployment figures continue to rise in coronavirus pandemic
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the figures for the UK’s unemployment rate in the three months to September. The data shows that those not in employment rose to 4.8%, up from 4.5% as the world continues to battle against COVID-19. Redundancies...
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Chamber Network Budget wins 2021
The 2021 Budget was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP on Wednesday 3 March. Working together the BCC and the Chamber Network secured a number of important achievements for business communities across the UK. The BCC policy team has put...
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Chamber Network Budget wins 2021
The 2021 Budget was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP on Wednesday 3 March. Working together the BCC and the Chamber Network secured a number of important achievements for business communities across the UK. The BCC policy team has put...
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Primrose Hospice’s frontline staff given vaccine and weekly Covid tests
Frontline staff at Primrose Hospice have begun taking weekly asymptomatic Covid tests to keep its patients safe. Sixteen staff members who have face to face contact with patients and clients have begun self-testing to ensure they do not have the virus. Last week, all...
Spire South Bank Hospital continue work in partnership with the Worcestershire NHS Trust during the ongoing Covid pandemic
During the Covid pandemic, Spire South Bank Hospital has worked in collaboration with the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to ensure patients with colorectal cancer continue to be diagnosed and treated. Between April and December 2020 over 200 colorectal...
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Free advice for new and growing businesses in Hereford
Start-up businesses and established organisations aiming to grow can access free advice from a business expert at a special event in Hereford this month. The Business Support Clinic, which will take place on March 11, is a joint initiative from the Marches Growth Hub...
NMITE announces Dietrich’s as a sponsor as plans for The Centre for Advanced Timber Technology get underway
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), which is working towards transforming engineering higher education, has announced a five-year relationship with Dietrich’s, the 3D CAD/CAM-software specialists for wood construction. Toby Kinnaird, Head of...
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Preserving History, Building a Future: Colwall Malvern Water Site to House State-of-the-Art Luxury Care Home
Colwall Malvern Water, an iconic site renowned for its centuries-old history and pristine spring water, is poised to embark on a new chapter. The historically significant location, known for its natural mineral-rich spring water, will soon be transformed into a...
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Celebrates a Year of Success and Community Engagement
As the year draws to a close, the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce takes a moment to reflect on a year filled with impactful initiatives, growth, and community support. Serving as a constant pillar of business support across two counties, the...
Children and Families at Acorns are Bowled Over with Special Visit from Worcestershire Cricket Stars
Sports stars from Worcestershire Country Cricket Club hit a pitch-perfect six during a special visit to Acorns Children’s Hospice yesterday (Monday 18 December). Children and families at the charity’s hospice for the Three Counties were bowled when the cricket...
Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber
Introducing Fresh Nous- passionate about new ideas, original thinking and customers Fresh Nous was formed following a career in corporate marketing and driven by a desire to effect customer focused change across a broader range of organisations. We’ve grown to create...
Worcestershire college awarded £488,000 to help close agri-tech skills gap
A Worcestershire college has been awarded £488,000 to upgrade equipment to help close the agri-tech skills gap in the region and meet increasing course demand. Students at Pershore College, part of WCG, will soon be benefiting from £488,000 of Local Skills Improvement...
Laser Welding – The Environmental Benefits
The laser welding advantages of speed, precision, accuracy, low thermal distortion, and versatility deliver significant environmental benefits too. Laser welding offers businesses higher productivity than traditional methods and not just because it is faster and more...
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