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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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Consultant vs In-House HR: What’s Right for SME Businesses?
Running a business in the UK means constantly balancing cost, risk, and speed – HR is one area where the choice between in-house staff and external consultants has a major impact. The case for consultants (outsourced HR): Expertise on demand: Access to...
Hazelton Mountford expands Worcester office space to drive specialist Property Division growth
Independent chartered insurance broker Hazelton Mountford has expanded across an additional floor at its Worcester headquarters, marking a significant step in the growth of its property division and the company’s expansion plans. The new space, located directly above...
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Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has Announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its Charity Partner for 2024-2025.
Thursfields Solicitors has revealed its commitment to supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity for the next 12 months. Having raised £3,917.00 for Alzheimer’s Research UK in the previous fundraising drive, the firm is eager to support another...
Hospital and University Celebrate Biomedical Science Day
Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester celebrated Biomedical Science Day, on 6 June, and the important role it plays in healthcare. Wye Valley NHS Trust’s biomedical science team held an awareness stand for the public...
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WLEP Virtual Conference 2020 on demand
To celebrate the success of the Worcestershire LEP’s first Virtual Conference, Chief Executive Gary Woodman has provided a brief summary of what we have heard in the 5 day programme this week.
The Cart Shed Charity recognised as one of UK’s Business Heroes by the BCC
Recognised for their community contribution by creating a ‘virtual woodland’ for high risk clients during lockdown, The Cart Shed Charity have been named as one of the British Chambers of Commerce UK Business Heroes! In September, the Charity was awarded...
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Join the free Zero Carbon Business Webinar
The government has launched ambitious targets for the reduction of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. The changes needed mean that all businesses need to phase out all emissions within the next few decades.
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Join the free Zero Carbon Business Webinar
The government has launched ambitious targets for the reduction of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. The changes needed mean that all businesses need to phase out all emissions within the next few decades.
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Mentor support set to launch for local businesses
In light of the pandemic, Worcestershire County Council is launching a new mentoring project to help local businesses diversify, grow and recover. Working in partnership with University of Worcester Business School and Worcestershire Ambassadors, the innovative...
Wyre Forest District Council – free parking and extended hours
With more of us planning to shop locally this year, Wyre Forest District Council’s festive parking offer will come in very handy. All council-owned car parks are now free after 3.00pm until Sunday 3 January 2021. So if you are supporting local traders instead of...
Herefordshire News
Introducing our newest Patron, Neoperl
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our newest Patron, Neoperl UK Ltd. Neoperl is an international company and employs more than 1,900 employees in 16 countries all over the world, they provide innovative solutions regarding...
A new kind of flood insurance
With the recent downpours and the resulting flooding around the two counties, which resulted in local companies taking a heavy impact on their operations, some have experienced expensive premiums when insuring their business against the risk of flooding. However, a...
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Independent Bewdley-Based Distillery- Wildjac Now Onboard easyJet Flights in Innovative Sustainable Alumini® Bottles
Wildjac, the sustainability-focused and independent spirits brand based in the heart of the Wyre Forest, will serve up its signature Cherry Wood Spiced Rum in innovative 100% aluminium recycled Alumini® 5cl Bottles on easyJet flights departing from Bristol and London...
Introducing PABON HALL INTERNATIONAL Trade Negotiators to the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce!
My name is Lina Pabon, the founder and managing director of PABON HALL International Trade Negotiators. I am delighted to present my company to the public and make our services available to you. Our purpose is to bridge business and promotional interests between Latin...
Wyevale Nurseries’ new Hydrangea ‘Cherry Explosion’ to fundraise for Perennial this year
GARDENERS wishing to support and raise funds for the horticultural industry charity Perennial can this year purchase a new easy-to-grow hydrangea with proceeds going to the organisation (2024). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries says Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Cherry...
Worcester Students Speed in to National Final of F1 Design Competition
A talented team of school students were pipped to the post after racing through to the national final of a major motorsport design competition. Five bright sparks, all Year 10 pupils at The King’s School Worcester, entered the F1 in Schools Professional Class...
Herefordshire Care Home Kington Court Wins Top 20 Award
Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing its place among the top twenty-rated care homes in the West Midlands. The prestigious award, presented by carehome.co.uk through its annual ‘Top 20 Awards’,...
Students Get Different Perspective of Cyber Security thanks to ‘Hacking’ Marathon
It was a case of gamekeepers turned poachers, as students from the University of Worcester learning about cyber security turned their hand to ‘hacking’ for a special event. Designed to give them extra skills and a new perspective, the Worcester Hackathon saw Cyber...
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