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Calibre VA Services rebrands to Calibre Executives
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services, an award-winning provider of remote operational support to professional service firms across the UK, has transitioned into a new phase of business growth. The business is now officially registered as Calibre Executive Partners...
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Calibre VA Services rebrands to Calibre Executives
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services, an award-winning provider of remote operational support to professional service firms across the UK, has transitioned into a new phase of business growth. The business is now officially registered as Calibre Executive Partners...
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Skills Minister Impressed at Worcester
The Minister for Skills has visited the University of Worcester, where she met the healthcare, legal, and sports science workers of the future and took questions from an audience of trainee teachers. Baroness Jacqui Smith spoke to PGCE students about her experiences...
50km Charity Walk by ONE in aid of Worcester Snoezelen
Last week (11 and 12 September 2025), members of ONE Creative environments’ (ONE’s) team completed a 50km walk to raise funds for Worcester Snoezelen. The walk, which was from Birmingham to Worcester – a route connecting two of the company’s office locations, is one...
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Herefordshire’s NMITE University Project Announces New £3.5 Million Gift by the Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust
Herefordshire’s pioneering new university project, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has announced a further major charitable donation as it continues its growth. The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust has agreed to make a grant of £3.5...
FBC Manby Bowdler Trials Artificial Intelligence in Pioneering Research Project
A leading Midlands law firm is trialing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a pioneering nationwide research project to assess how it might shape the future of the legal sector. FBC Manby Bowdler is one of just eight firms across the country exploring...
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Further financial support available for the self-employed, says Rishi Sunak
Updated 06/11/2020 9.31am Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled more financial support for the self-employed following government’s decision to U-turn on a second national lockdown. England began its second nationwide lockdown on Thursday 5 November lasting until...
A message to businesses during these worrying times
“The announcement of a second national lockdown will be no doubt met with frustration from many businesses that put all the necessary measures in place to operate safely and securely in the current climate.
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BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
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BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
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Keeping a spotlight on your brand is more important than ever
In these strange times, it’s never been more important to keep your brand in the spotlight, and that’s why our Business Direction magazine continues to be the leading B2B publication for the region.
Public Health England Better Health campaign
COVID-19 has affected the whole country; for almost everyone, life has had to fundamentally change. But it has also prompted many people to reflect and think more seriously about their health. Capitalising on this opportunity to inspire healthy changes across the...
Herefordshire News
The Two Counties’ Biggest Business Exhibition
With 120 Exhibitors from various business sectors and around 800 attendees expected, the Chamber Business Expo is the largest Business Exhibition to be held in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This year’s Expo also presents the opportunity for exhibitors only, the...
Marches LEP launches new tourism strategy
A major new strategy to develop tourism across the region has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The Marches LEP Visitor Economy Strategy calls for a new partnership approach to promoting Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin to...
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Sneak Peek for Chamber Members
Sneak peek tours are in full swing over at Kidderminster College’s new Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre before it opens to the public later this year. Dave James and Terry Livesey were invited to have a look around the facility that will soon...
From Strength to Strength: BetaDen Alumni Returns as Board Member
BetaDen, an award-winning organisation providing fully-funded support to innovative technology businesses, has announced significant changes to its Advisory Board. Martyn Gill, who graduated from BetaDen’s Cohort 4.0 technology accelerator programme in 2022, is now...
The Security Show
A pioneering provider of key storage products aims to lock in a new wave of interest in its class-leading solutions at a major Midlands trade show. The Key Safe Company, based just outside Worcester, will exhibit its new ark Tamo range during The Security Show at the...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Hiring Difficulties Easing But Significant Concerns Persist
Businesses report recruitment conditions have eased, with fewer firms facing difficulties in hiring 66% of responding firms say they’ve faced challenges finding staff, the lowest percentage in three years Companies in the production and manufacturing...
PM’s Announcement Seen as Encouragement for our Defence Sector.
By the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Recently Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak announced a landmark increase in the UK’s defence budget whilst on a visit to Poland. This increase will be 2.5% of national income by 2030, allocating...
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Recognised with ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ Title by SME News in UK Enterprise Awards.
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd is thrilled to announce its latest achievement, securing the esteemed title of ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ by SME News in the UK Enterprise Awards. This accolade marks the company’s second significant recognition this month,...
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