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Leading Through Uncertainty
We’re wired to seek certainty. To look for answers, plans, and predictability. But right now? Many leaders are navigating in the dark. Budgets are tightening. Expectations are rising. Job security feels fragile. And your team is looking to you, not for perfect...
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Leading Through Uncertainty
We’re wired to seek certainty. To look for answers, plans, and predictability. But right now? Many leaders are navigating in the dark. Budgets are tightening. Expectations are rising. Job security feels fragile. And your team is looking to you, not for perfect...
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University of Worcester Coach to Lead Birmingham Panthers’ New U23 Netball Hub
The University of Worcester’s Head of Netball has been appointed to lead a new netball development and training hub in the city designed to get players to the elite level. Netball Super League franchise Birmingham Panthers have appointed Worcester graduate Holly...
Simple Design Works x Bonham & Brook partner to build a seamless ecosystem for innovation
West Midlands product design agency, Simple Design Works, has partnered with leading R&D tax consultancy Bonham & Brook to help businesses transform ideas into market-ready products while maximising financial returns from innovation. De-risking innovation...
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Acorns Launches Campaign to Save Under threat £2 million Funding
Staff from Acorns Children’s Hospice were at Diglis Locks yesterday (Tuesday 30th July) launching an urgent campaign to save vital £2 million government funding as the charity faces the prospect of turning away a child in need for the first time in their 36-year...
Drivers and Transport Staff Required as Oakland International Opens Skelmersdale Depot
As part of their expansion Oakland International has opened their latest depot in Skelmersdale, Lancashire and is recruiting HGV drivers and transport personnel. Supply chain solutions expert Oakland International needs to recruit around fifteen HGV Class 1 drivers as...
Chamber News
Local businesses named as UK Business Heroes – Recognising businesses one story at a time
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are proud to recognise Business Heroes across the UK. They launched the campaign earlier this month to recognise the incredible work that UK businesses are doing, in the most challenging of years and they are pleased to say that...
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.
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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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Well-loved café asking Worcestershire residents to support local business this winter in an effort to increase trade in the area
The independent coffee shop, which serves a range of Artisan coffees and speciality teas, closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and are happy to be getting back to work again. The team are now hoping that they’ll be able to attract the attention of locals...
Local graduates are helping to lead Business Innovation in Worcestershire
Local graduates have been able to continue their career development within the emerging technology sector in the county through the community of BetaDen. In Worcestershire, one of the aims of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and other organisations is...
Herefordshire News
The Marches Tourism Forum
On Tuesday 21 January The Green Dragon Hotel will play host to the Marches Tourism Forum, this is an opportunity to unite bordering tourism association, providers and stakeholders in conversation to share ideas, best practice and thoughts on collaboration to enhance...
Herefordshire Council to welcome ideas at Business and Community Conference
Herefordshire Council has big ambitions to create a thriving local economy and communities whilst protecting and enhancing the environment. The Council are wanting to hear from local business and community partners about how they can work together to achieve this. A...
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Popular Radio Broadcaster Confirmed as Host for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships team has announced that entrepreneur, marketing expert, author and popular radio host, Ed James will be the host for the 2024 annual awards evening. Ed is a founding partner of global performance content marketing agency, Lunar...
Grant Gives Engineering Firm a Record-breaking Boost
A specialist engineering firm has enjoyed a record-breaking year after investing in new machinery, with the help of a grant from Herefordshire Council’s Business Enterprise Fund. KGD Enterprises, which is based at Rotherwas in Hereford, makes high-quality packaged...
Thursfields recognised in Top 5 for M&A Deals in the Midlands
Midlands law firm Thursfields has been ranked 4th in Experian’s MarketIQ report for M&A activity in Q1 across the Midlands. In the first quarter of 2024, Thursfields advised on 8 deals, including acquisitions for PE backed groups on buy and build strategies, MBOs...
BCRS Business Loans to Bring Business Community Together with Popular Networking Lunch
Loan provider BCRS Business Loans will be bringing representatives from the West Midlands business community together for a popular lunch event in Worcester next month. Business colleagues from across the region are invited to gather for BCRS’s Summer Worcestershire...
Hundreds Attend Opening of “biggest charity shop in the Midlands”
St Michael’s Hospice says it has been amazed by the support for its newest charity shop – thought to be the biggest in the Midlands. Hundreds flocked to the grand opening of the Whitestone Shop and Café last Thursday (May 23rd), with shoppers continuing to visit...
mfg Solicitors Adds Further Expertise to Commercial Property Team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its commercial property offering with the appointment of a new partner. Highly-regarded property specialist Emma Chater has joined the firm, based at the company’s Bromsgrove office. An expert in property investment advice and...
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