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Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017. Concern is highest in the hospitality sector (49%), with manufacturing (44%) and logistics (43%) close behind. In 2024, 27% of firms said they had scaled back or...
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Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017. Concern is highest in the hospitality sector (49%), with manufacturing (44%) and logistics (43%) close behind. In 2024, 27% of firms said they had scaled back or...
Member News
Availability of commercial units at Upper Teme Business Park, Tenbury Wells
Upper Teme Business Park is a transformative development comprising 23 premium commercial units – developed by Chamber members Wayne and Amy Butterfield of Fineranch Ltd. Located adjacent to Kerry’s, at the former Station House site, this project marks a...
3 Traits That Lead The Self-Employed To Success
1. Strong communication skills Clear and effective communication is crucial for self-employed success, whether you’re pitching to customers, networking, or negotiating contracts. Successful individuals can articulate their value proposition and build strong...
Patron & Strategic News
Academic Explores Depiction of Clairvoyant in Popular Culture
The use of clairvoyants and mediums to connect with other worlds has long held a fascination for many. Now their depiction in literature and film is the subject of a talk by a literary expert from the University of Worcester. Lecturer in English Literature, Dr Lucy...
Hazelton Mountford and Warwick Racecourse Continue Their Partnership for an Exciting Day of Racing
Hazelton Mountford, a leading local insurance broker, is thrilled to announce its continuing partnership with Warwick Racecourse. After a successful first season supporting the Home of the Kingmaker Chase, the firm have continued their support into the 2023/24 season....
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Brook Language Services (http://brooklanguageservices.com/) Worcestershire Central HR Consulting (http://www.centralhrconsulting.co.uk)...
Business Builder kick-starting businesses the right way
Calling all entrepreneurs looking to take their business further, faster.
NatWest Business Builder is a free, bite-sized programme designed for you. From start-ups, to established businesses, and even those currently struggling, the Business Builder will help you launch or re-examine/innovate your business model.
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Points Based Immigration System – support for business
The UK government has published an updated introductory guide and explanatory animations to help employers understand the new points-based immigration system (PBS). From 1 January 2021, businesses who want to recruit skilled workers from outside the UK must be a Home...
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Points Based Immigration System – support for business
The UK government has published an updated introductory guide and explanatory animations to help employers understand the new points-based immigration system (PBS). From 1 January 2021, businesses who want to recruit skilled workers from outside the UK must be a Home...
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Pershore College researchers helping wine fizz for longer
Researchers at Pershore College have helped create a new crop-side test which is being used by the sparkling wine industry to help keep the fizz bubbling for longer and save bottles going to waste. They have developed the tests in partnership with Mologic and now...
Distinction awarded to Chamber Apprentice
Hannah Giles, Digital Marketing Apprentice for the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has today, qualified with Distinction in her apprenticeship qualification.
Hannah joined the Chamber in 2019, and with support and mentoring from the Chamber Marketing team, began her apprenticeship qualification in partnership with TDM.
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Ball in Aid of the Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund
Join Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for a charity ball to raise funds for their Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund. The ball will be hosted by Elliott Webb (Radio Presenter on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester) and will be held on the 23rd of September at...
It’s a hattrick for Thorne Widgery CEO at top accounting awards
For the third year running, our CEO has made the shortlist for the Accounting Excellence Awards. Regarded as the most important awards ceremony in the profession’s calendar, these prestigious national accolades recognise the best firms and accounting leaders. Daniel...
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Foreign-owned businesses are continuing to invest strongly across the Marches – demonstrating the strength of the region as a high-quality business location, the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership says. A Marches LEP-run programme has seen a combined £13million...
Vamos Theatre Celebrates Successful First Year of Ambitious Environmental Action Plan.
Vamos Theatre celebrates successful first year of ambitious Environmental Action Plan. Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company based in Worcester, has completed the first year of its Environmental Action Plan, designed to reduce the environmental...
Hazelton Mountford Celebrates 15 Years of Business Success as Leading Chartered Insurance Brokers
Established in 2008 by Group Managing Director Gordon Hazelton, the company’s journey began with a vision to offer business clients the expertise of large corporate insurance brokers while delivering the personalised service and value for money synonymous with...
Getting to Net Zero
If you’ve signed up to a net-zero commitment you may be wondering how best to cut carbon. Construction and building usage account for 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions, so looking at your building’s energy use is a vital first step. Achieving zero carbon is complex as...
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