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DRPG Hosts ‘Make A Moment’ Charity Christmas Event as 45th CSR Project
As part of its 45th anniversary year, creative communications group DRPG has completed its 45th CSR project, marking a continued commitment to social impact beyond its core business. The milestone was marked this weekend with a Christmas celebration for Worcestershire...
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DRPG Hosts ‘Make A Moment’ Charity Christmas Event as 45th CSR Project
As part of its 45th anniversary year, creative communications group DRPG has completed its 45th CSR project, marking a continued commitment to social impact beyond its core business. The milestone was marked this weekend with a Christmas celebration for Worcestershire...
Member News
Government updates on unfair dismissal rights (Day One Rights)
The government has confirmed that under the updated Employment Rights Bill (ERB), the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal protection will be reduced from two years to six months. While the proposed “day-one” rights have been dropped, this six-month...
County Council launches new Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
Worcestershire County Council has published its new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy, setting out plans to expand access to charging facilities across the county. The strategy follows a countywide engagement exercise where residents and...
Patron & Strategic News
University’s Dementia Experts’ Training to Support County Libraries
Libraries across Worcestershire are becoming more dementia-friendly thanks to expert training from the University of Worcester. Members of the University’s Association for Dementia Studies, which specialises in helping people live well with dementia, delivered...
Business Students Take on Challenge to Raise Funds for Hospice
A group of budding entrepreneurs are aiming to grow a £40 starter fund into the biggest total possible, all in support of a Worcester charity. The participants, all Business students at the University of Worcester, are taking on St Richard’s Hospice’s Grow Your Dough...
Chamber News
Employees and your Business
Employees are the cornerstone of any business, big or small, and creating a team with a good work culture, benefits, and staff can be challenging, especially after the pandemic, which has put more demand on skilled employees, a better work-life balance, and staff...
Grow your Business
Business growth is constantly thrown around in the corporate world; however, the word ‘growth’ can have many connotations. For some, growth is physical—buying a bigger office, increasing the workforce, or increasing distribution. For others, growth may be personal;...
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Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber
Introducing Fresh Nous- passionate about new ideas, original thinking and customers Fresh Nous was formed following a career in corporate marketing and driven by a desire to effect customer focused change across a broader range of organisations. We’ve grown to create...
Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber
Introducing Fresh Nous- passionate about new ideas, original thinking and customers Fresh Nous was formed following a career in corporate marketing and driven by a desire to effect customer focused change across a broader range of organisations. We’ve grown to create...
Policy News
Residents Urged to Vote for their Favourite Small Business as Part of Bradley’s Inaugural Awards
Residents across Bromsgrove and the Villages can now vote for their favourite small business as part of Bradley Thomas MP’s inaugural awards. Ahead of this year’s Small Business Saturday on December 7th, Bradley is celebrating the contribution small businesses make to...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
Skills News
OLPRO launches design collaboration with University of Worcester students
Worcestershire-based OLPRO has launched a collaboration with the University of Worcester’s Graphic Design students. The camping equipment specialist has commenced a four-month collaboration with the University students, who will use their design expertise to develop...
Sixth Form success in ‘Science at Heart’ School Competition
A team of five Year 13 pupils from Malvern St James Girls’ School (MSJ) scooped joint third place in the Science at Heart competition. The competition, hosted by The British Heart Foundation’s Centre of Research Excellence at Imperial College London, required...
Charity News
Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment Join Forces for Charity Run Supporting Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have successfully completed a challenging 10-mile charity run, from Droitwich to Worcester, raising crucial funds for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. The collaborative team undertook the demanding run from their...
Dancing for a Cause: SJL Ball Raises Vital Funds for Acorns
The annual SJL Foundation Charity Ball, held at the Bank House Hotel in Bransford, Worcester, was a resounding success, raising an incredible £32,107 on the night. The event brought together over 170 guests from SJL Insurance’s extensive network of staff, clients,...
Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth
After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...
BCC News
Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth
After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...
Worcestershire News
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...
Leading Property Consultancy is Marketing Brand-new Net Zero Carbon Warehouse Unit
A leading property consultancy is marketing a brand-new Net Zero Carbon warehouse unit in Worcestershire, as an expert at the firm says that the industrial and logistics property market in the West Midlands is performing well. Hartlebury 45, based at Hartlebury...
Herefordshire News
Marches Careers Hub Celebrates Year of Success
The Marches Careers Hub has enjoyed a year of success – with sustained improvements across the last 12 months, new figures show. The hub – which is delivered by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership for the Careers and Enterprise Company in partnership with...
Herefordshire to ‘charge ahead’ Thanks to Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
Thirteen Midlands Councils have led a successful bid for £39.3mil to get more chargers onto our streets – including Herefordshire, which will receive £1.124m. The Midlands has come together to create two partnerships across the region to successfully submit a bid for...
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Building a Training Department at Standard Motor Transport
Five years ago, while trying to source training for our own staff, we noticed a lack of companies offering the quality of training we required for our operation. Sensing that other local companies needed high-quality workplace training, and with the space and...
Make Strides Receives Institute of Leadership Grant for Second Year Running
Midlands-based digital-first learning company Make Strides, a Strategic Member and Digital First Training Partner of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, has once again been awarded a Leadership Development Grant from the Institute of...
VKF Renzel: Celebrating 30 Years of Display and POS Innovation
This year, VKF Renzel UK proudly celebrates 30 years of helping businesses from Herefordshire and Worcestershire to all across the country stand out, attract attention and make an impact. Since 1995, we’ve been a trusted partner for businesses, providing innovative...
Local Innovation Takes Centre Stage as Worcestershire’s Programme Expands Support to Final Intake of 2025
Worcestershire’s innovation ecosystem continues to gather momentum as BetaDen, a multi-award-winning organisation providing support for innovative companies and entrepreneurs, welcomes its second and final intake of early-stage technology businesses to the Incubate...
DRPG Experience welcomes new creative talent
Creative communications group DRPG has announced two significant leadership updates within its Live Division continuing its investment in top talent and reaffirming its commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for clients worldwide. James Khan has joined as...
Kidderminster College Leaders Reconnect with Roots at University of Worcester
Senior Leaders from Kidderminster College have returned to their former university to see the latest developments and discuss future collaboration in education across Worcestershire. During their visit to the University of Worcester, they toured facilities, met with...
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