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Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? Podcast is Back for Season 2
The second season of Dandelion Video Production’s jobs and careers podcast “What Do You Do?” has launched this week. The podcast examines jobs most people don’t know anything about, and explores unique approaches on ones we think we do. Initially launched in January...
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Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? Podcast is Back for Season 2
The second season of Dandelion Video Production’s jobs and careers podcast “What Do You Do?” has launched this week. The podcast examines jobs most people don’t know anything about, and explores unique approaches on ones we think we do. Initially launched in January...
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Worcester Shortlisted for University of the Year for the Fourth Time
The University of Worcester has been named as a finalist in this year’s University of the Year award, by Times Higher Education. Widely viewed as the top accolade a UK university can achieve, the award honours an institution that has demonstrated exceptional...
New partners grow law firm’s corporate and commercial property teams
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its Corporate and Commercial Property offerings through two new partner appointments. Widely respected corporate law specialist Sophie Thornton has joined the firm from international law firm, Pinsent Masons, and...
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Wyevale Nurseries’ new Hydrangea ‘Cherry Explosion’ to fundraise for Perennial this year
GARDENERS wishing to support and raise funds for the horticultural industry charity Perennial can this year purchase a new easy-to-grow hydrangea with proceeds going to the organisation (2024). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries says Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Cherry...
Students Get Different Perspective of Cyber Security thanks to ‘Hacking’ Marathon
It was a case of gamekeepers turned poachers, as students from the University of Worcester learning about cyber security turned their hand to ‘hacking’ for a special event. Designed to give them extra skills and a new perspective, the Worcester Hackathon saw Cyber...
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Chamber launches ‘Shop In The Shires’ campaign to support Members
We’re launching our Shop In The Shires campaign by producing a printed supplement showcasing our Members, their products/services and spreading the word that they are open for business. This supplement will be included with the September/October edition of Business Direction magazine and over 4000 copies will be produced as well as a digital copy.
Tyro Talks – experts on hand to advise young professionals and new networkers
Tyro Events is delighted to announce an exciting virtual event to help equip those new to the working environment with the skills they need in the COVID-19 working world. The free event will take place on Thursday 16 July from 3.00 – 4.00pm via Zoom. Tyro Events, ran...
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Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions
In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus restrictions on businesses and jobs and take a long-term approach to tackling the pandemic.
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Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions
In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus restrictions on businesses and jobs and take a long-term approach to tackling the pandemic.
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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.
Insightconxs offer Free 12-month Hosted User Licence to Enable External calling in Microsoft Teams
Are you getting the most out of Microsoft Teams? Take advantage of Direct Routing by Integrating your Teams account with the Insightconxs platform to enable external calling with a free 12 month hosted user licence. With flexible home working becoming a more permanent...
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Pershore College named Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year
A renowned national centre for horticulture has been named the leading training provider for apprenticeships in Worcestershire. Pershore College, which is part of college group WCG, has won the award for Training Provider of the Year at the Worcestershire...
County’s only Specialist Marketing Recruitment Agency Opens in Worcester
A Worcestershire businesswoman has launched the county’s first, and only, specialist marketing, business development and customer care recruitment business. As we head into the new year thoughts turn to the ‘new start’ that the 1st January brings and ‘new year...
Electric Vehicle Charging Points Available at University Campus
One hundred electric vehicle charging points are now fully operational at the University of Worcester’s Severn Campus, making the site one of the largest electric vehicle charging parks in Europe. The car park, located on Hylton Road, is used by the University...
Autumn Statement Provides Much Needed Support for Business Growth.
The Chancellor has published the Autumn Statement, and he has certainly listened to the calls for a focus on business investment and growth. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) had 3 main asks of the Chancellor: Reform the planning system, upgrade the energy grid...
BCC Respond to Autumn Statement 2023
Yesterday (22nd), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, delivered the Autumn Statement 2023. In response, the BCC team has prepared resources to support you and your members including: • OBR Economic and Fiscal Outlook Summary – Autumn Statement 2023...
Pershore College Celebrate Graduation with Historic Backdrop
Graduates from Pershore College have been celebrating their successes in a pair of graduation ceremonies with a history backdrop. Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC) saw more than 160 graduates accompanied by their families and friends head to Warwick to...
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