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Cybersecurity Consultant Reveals Why Every Business Is a Target in New Podcast Episode
Cybersecurity consultant Martin Cadwallader of LawFinity features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast, sharing what businesses of all sizes need to know about protecting themselves online. Cadwallader challenges the...
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Cybersecurity Consultant Reveals Why Every Business Is a Target in New Podcast Episode
Cybersecurity consultant Martin Cadwallader of LawFinity features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast, sharing what businesses of all sizes need to know about protecting themselves online. Cadwallader challenges the...
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Graduates’ Film Impresses on Global Stage with Festival Award
Two University of Worcester graduates are celebrating an unexpected triumph after winning an award at a global film festival, despite not actually entering the competition. Ben Monk and Joshua Prior, both Film Production graduates, won Best UK Short Film / Featurette...
Joel Richards Scholarship Event Raises Thousands at University of Worcester
A special event at the University of Worcester has raised thousands for a new scholarship fund dedicated to the memory of former student Joel Richards. Held in the University’s conference suite, named in Joel’s honour, the evening included a special address by his...
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Tesco Launches Hyper-personalised Social Media Campaign for ‘Tesco Stronger Starts’
Tesco has launched a new social media campaign using advanced AI technology to hyper-personalise content and engage customers in supporting local community projects for ‘Tesco Stronger Starts’. The supermarket’s latest campaign allows its customers to...
Wyevale Nurseries receives Planet Mark Certification for Sustainability
HEREFORD-BASED Wyevale Nurseries has achieved Planet Mark Certification in recognition of the company’s commitment to continuous improvements in sustainability (August 2024). Using this accreditation, the leading commercial nursery is now measuring and finding...
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Tech Tuesdays: 5G and The Future of Manufacturing
BetaDen invite you to join them on Tuesday 3 November for the next instalment of Tech Tuesdays: 5G & The Future of Manufacturing. In an era of intense volatility due to shorter business and product lifecycles, the manufacturing industry globally is under intense...
Job Support Scheme begins 1 November 2020
The government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions.
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New figures show workforce growth expected but some sectors yet to see signs of revival
The British Chambers of Commerce have released their Quarterly Recruitment Outlook for Q1 2021. The new figures show continued weakness in the job market in Q1, with 60% of the nearly 6000 businesses surveyed saying they had not attempted to recruit during the...
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New figures show workforce growth expected but some sectors yet to see signs of revival
The British Chambers of Commerce have released their Quarterly Recruitment Outlook for Q1 2021. The new figures show continued weakness in the job market in Q1, with 60% of the nearly 6000 businesses surveyed saying they had not attempted to recruit during the...
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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...
Worcestershire Parkway wins top award at prestigious civil engineering awards
Worcestershire Parkway Station has won West Midlands’ top civil engineering project award for 2020. This was announced at the virtual West Midlands Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) Awards, which took place on Thursday 19th November. The project, which saw...
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Grant funding for businesses across the Marches
Businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin have secured a £1 million boost after rising to the Marches Growth Hub’s £10 million Growth Challenge, new figures have revealed. The challenge, launched by the Growth Hub in July, calls on...
FREE interactive Cyber Crime Events
Can your business survive a cyber attack? Have you ever wondered how your organisation would respond if suddenly there was no IT available? Are you prepared for when this happens? As part of an initiative from the Police and Crime Commissioner to make businesses...
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DISCOVER PARKS SUPPORT WEST MIDLANDS REFUGE
A Herefordshire holiday park has donated another thousand pounds, this time to a Wolverhampton charity that provides practical and emotional support to women and children facing domestic abuse. ‘The Haven’, was nominated to receive the donation by a holiday home owner...
Hewett Recruitment Raises £3,182 for KEMP Hospice through Marathon in a Month Challenge
Hewett Recruitment proudly presented a cheque for £3,182 to KEMP Hospice, raised through our Marathon in a Month Challenge. This remarkable effort highlights the dedication and enthusiasm of all participants, contributing significantly to KEMP Hospice’s vital...
The Importance of Terms and Conditions
Justine Lowe, SME Solicitors’ specialist on Commercial Contracts, underlines the importance of having a strong set of terms for selling goods and/or services in place when conducting business. Terms and Conditions should clearly define the rights, responsibilities,...
Paul Harris Takes on the Sahara: A Trek for Hope for Tomorrow
This November, Paul Harris, Founder and Principal Consultant at Coacto, will be braving the scorching sands and intense heat of the Sahara Desert, all for a noble cause: raising awareness and funds for the cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow. Paul’s mission is to...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Bespoke Gate Solutions LTD – At BGS, you can expect gates that are not only sturdy and durable but also feature innovative designs to complement the overall architectural style of the surroundings. They offer a...
Would you like to join Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has two vacancies on the Herefordshire Area Council and two vacancies Worcestershire Area Council. Each Area Council meets four times a year. The Councils are comprised of up to fifteen sector specialists who...
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