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Ballards LLP steers sale of Harrold Jones Services to Ventro Group
In the image L-R : James Maynell – Partner Ballards LLP, Hashim Hafeez – Associate Director Ballards LLP and Rich Grover – Corporate Finance Partner Ballards LLP Ballards LLP has advised Harrold Jones Services (HJS) on its sale to Ventro Group,...
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Ballards LLP steers sale of Harrold Jones Services to Ventro Group
In the image L-R : James Maynell – Partner Ballards LLP, Hashim Hafeez – Associate Director Ballards LLP and Rich Grover – Corporate Finance Partner Ballards LLP Ballards LLP has advised Harrold Jones Services (HJS) on its sale to Ventro Group,...
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If Your Top Team Member Fell Ill, How Would the Business Survive?
Key Person Insurance If Your Top Team Member Fell Ill, How Would the Business Survive? Why It’s Time to Review Your Business Protection Plans Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering that your operations director, technical lead, or top-performing sales manager is...
The Dice Box Worcester Launches ‘The Library’ – A Private Room for Hire
Looking for the cosy café vibe without the crowds? The Library is The Dice Box Worcester’s brand-new private games room, now officially open for bookings! Following a series of successful soft-launch events, The Dice Box Worcester is thrilled to unveil The Library –...
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Wyevale Nurseries to giveaway new non-climbing Hedera Bellecour® at FutureScape
WYEVALE Nurseries is exhibiting at FutureScape this month and will be giving away pots of its new non-climbing Hedera Algerian Bellecour® to attendees on a first come, first served basis (November 21 and 22, 2023). The leading commercial nurseries’ stand theme is...
NMITE unveils ‘Changing Lives’ impact and new Bursary Initiative: Transforming Futures in and for the Local Community
Two years on from welcoming its first students in 2021, NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering) is thrilled to launch its Life Changer bursary initiative and is showcasing the impact it has achieved locally with a supporting campaign...
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The impact of working from home on the Green Recovery Agenda
Climate change has not gone away during the pandemic, as the increased size and frequency of devastating forest fires in California is harshly demonstrating. Big progress has been made in the last decade reducing the UK’s contribution to climate change especially in...
Chamber opens portal for businesses to apply for less than 30 placements as part of new £2 billion Kickstart scheme
Businesses can now access the brand new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme, which intends to create new, fully subsidised jobs for young people across the country via the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The 6-month placements are open to those aged...
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Chancellor announces additional business support measures
Addressing the Commons today (22 October), Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled “three further steps” of business support for workers: Extension to business grants The grant scheme will be extended for businesses in any tier – even if not forced to...
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Chancellor announces additional business support measures
Addressing the Commons today (22 October), Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled “three further steps” of business support for workers: Extension to business grants The grant scheme will be extended for businesses in any tier – even if not forced to...
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Businesses urged to get prepared ahead of EU exit
Businesses must be aware of the changes ahead when the Brexit transition period ends in December, urges Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The local Chamber of Commerce has launched a brand-new EU Exit Business Support Hub in partnership with...
Worcestershire Ambassadors to ‘Walk the Walk’
The Worcestershire Ambassadors are taking on a challenge in order to support good mental health and wellbeing locally. The Ambassadors are set to ‘Walk the Walk’ the distance of the moon, and are asking people to join them in this astronomical challenge....
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Thorne Widgery CEO is recognised with prestigious national industry award
Thorne Widgery’s CEO Daniel Crowther is celebrating after being presented with a prestigious national industry award. He was named Practice Pioneer of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards at a glittering ceremony in the City of London. The award...
Worcestershire Ambassadors raise £35,000 through charity ball
A popular annual ball has raised over £35,000 for two Worcestershire charities. The Worcestershire Ambassadors have raised the total through its charity black-tie ball – with the organisation’s two chosen charities, the Worcestershire Community Trust and St Paul’s...
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Welsh Assembly Visit
Mental Health & Tourism Levy’s were the discussion of the day at Discover Parks on the Herefordshire/Welsh border. A holiday park near Presteigne welcomed James Evans MS for Brecon and Radnorshire, to discuss boosting tourism in the area. It comes as the Welsh...
The Courtyard’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday 23 September, 7.30pm Tickets: Standard £25, VIP £60 01432 340555 The Courtyard’s 25th Anniversary Celebration is an evening of dance, theatre and entertainment which will be appearing at The Courtyard in September. The Courtyard has been...
Gardeners can now Buy Bare Root Hedging Direct from Growers Online
A TOP British nursery has launched a new website selling bare root hedging to gardeners while also allowing them to access the business’ decades of horticultural expertise in one hit (September 2023). Wyevale Nurseries’ new website www.wyevalehedges.co.uk was born out...
Unprecedented Demand for Brand New Industrial Scheme in Bromsgrove
13 September 2023: Quality industrial accommodation is transacting so well in Bromsgrove that 17 out of 19 brand new units will have already been let on completion of a development. The new development at Phase 2 of Sapphire Court in Bromsgrove Enterprise Park...
Business Support Programme Set to Continue to Help Local Businesses
The Worcestershire Growth Hub is pleased to announce that its Professional Business Advisors programme will continue for a fourth wave. The Professional Business Advisors is a free programme offering 1-2-1 specialist advice, guidance or services to...
Business Expo Returns!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is back. This highly anticipated bi-annual event returns for its 14th year on the 12th October 2023, at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. In partnership with Hewett Recruitment the Expo is...
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