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Worcester company pledges year of support to dementia charity to celebrate 30th anniversary
A pioneering access management company is celebrating its 30th anniversary by pledging a year of support for a dementia charity close to its heart and vision. The Key Safe Company designs, manufactures and supplies key safes that have revolutionised the way social...
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Worcester company pledges year of support to dementia charity to celebrate 30th anniversary
A pioneering access management company is celebrating its 30th anniversary by pledging a year of support for a dementia charity close to its heart and vision. The Key Safe Company designs, manufactures and supplies key safes that have revolutionised the way social...
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Online plant business grows on the back of ART Business Loans funding
A fast growing plant business has created new jobs after securing funding from ART Business Loans to support its expansion plans. Acqua Garden, based near Warmington in Warwickshire, has recruited two new employees with plans to further increase the headcount after...
Thorlux drives sustainability forward with greener delivery fleet
Redditch-based Thorlux Lighting is taking significant steps to reduce its environmental impact by investing in a new fleet of electric and biofuel-powered delivery vehicles. The upgraded fleet includes three trucks and three vans powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil...
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Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball
Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball The Oakland Foundation, a children’s charity, will benefit from a Charity Ball to be held on Saturday, September 28th, at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon-Avon. An evening of music, fun and fundraising all to support...
Thursfields has Advised MTM Engineering on its Acquisition of TA Ronan, a Leading Provider of Cable Installation and Termination Services in the UK.
MTM was founded in 1997 and, in its 27-year history, has expanded rapidly, both organically and through acquisition. In 2022, Waterland Private Equity completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the MTM group. TA Ronan was established in 1949 and is headquartered...
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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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BCC responds to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme
Responding to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme, including removing the 30 job threshold for employers, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC said:
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BCC responds to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme
Responding to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme, including removing the 30 job threshold for employers, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC said:
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New Engineering training centre complete in Worcestershire
Work has now been completed on the Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) Duckworth Centre of Engineering. The engineering centre has been built to help meet the local need for engineers with a focus on automotive, plumbing & heating engineering students;...
With V-CON 2020, Member HELLER creates an entirely new trade fair experience
Nürtingen, October 2020 – With V-CON 2020, HELLER and its partners will be presenting a new, interactive and international event format from 10 to 12 November, combining all the benefits of a physical trade fair with the possibilities of the digital world. V-CON is targeted towards customers, industry experts and journalists interested in experiencing state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions up close. On www.v-con2020.com, interested visitors are able to register in advance, to enrol for events on the agenda and to make first appointments.
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NMiTE supports Armed Forces veterans with Career Transition Showcase
On Friday 20 September, 2019 at The Green Dragon Hereford, NMiTE (New Model in Technology and Engineering) will host a Career Transition Showcase for Armed Forces veterans. NMiTE, which aims to become a university for and of the future, will also deliver a new age of...
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St Michael’s Hospice Supporter Mike Pullin Receives National TV recognition
Many people across Herefordshire will be aware of Mike Pullin, and his unwavering dedication to St Michael’s Hospice. Now, thanks to a feature on one of the country’s most watched TV shows, he is familiar to millions. The unwavering dedication of 87-year-old Mike was...
Multimillion-pound business support package available
In partnership with Worcestershire’s district Councils, Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Worcester City Council, Wychavon District Council and Wyre Forest District Council, Worcestershire County Council has...
YSS and Citizens Advice South Worcestershire Invites Everyone to a Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Charity Ball: Have Fun, Create Impact
YSS and Citizens Advice South Worcestershire are two local charities supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised individuals in our local community. We are delighted to announce our upcoming event: the heartwarming Valentine’s Day Charity Ball. This...
St Michael’s Hospice Calls on Local Businesses and Volunteers to Help Transform New Shop
This year marks a significant milestone for St Michael’s Hospice as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, and we are thrilled to announce the opening of not one but two extraordinary new shops, including our largest site yet at Whitestone Business Park. The 50,000...
Teacher Encounters to help boost careers education
Teachers are being given the chance to get hands-on experience at workplaces across the region as part of a new scheme to boost links between education and the world of work. The Marches Careers Hub’s Teacher Encounters programme gives teachers the chance to get out...
University of Worcester Wins Award for ‘Achieving Equality Through Diversity and Inclusion’
The University of Worcester has won a prestigious award recognising its commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity and boosting social mobility. The University was among the winners of the Purpose Coalition’s Breaking Down Barriers Awards 2023, which are...
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