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Chamber Business Awards 2026 – Finalists Announced

Chamber Business Awards 2026 – Finalists Announced

We are delighted to announce the outstanding businesses and organisations shortlisted as finalists for the Chamber Business Awards 2026. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the Awards celebrate firms across the two counties and are a...

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Chamber Business Awards 2026 – Finalists Announced

We are delighted to announce the outstanding businesses and organisations shortlisted as finalists for the Chamber Business Awards 2026. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the Awards celebrate firms across the two counties and are a...

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Member News

Leadership Is a Behaviour, Not a Job Title

Leadership Is a Behaviour, Not a Job Title

You may have recently heard Dr Lizzy Bernthal speak at the Chamber’s Health and Wellbeing Forum, where she shared insights on resilience, confidence and what leadership really means in today’s workplaces. Lizzy, founder of Release Your Potential Ltd, believes strongly...

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Worcester Bosch announces retirement of CEO, Carl Arntzen

Worcester Bosch announces retirement of CEO, Carl Arntzen

Arntzen, who has held the position since 2011, will step down at the end of April 2026 Worcester, UK, 16 December – Leading heating multi-tech manufacturer Worcester Bosch has today announced that its CEO, Carl Arntzen, will be retiring in early 2026. He will be...

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Patron & Strategic News

Chamber News

Get Ready for the Biggest Chamber Business Expo to Date!

Get Ready for the Biggest Chamber Business Expo to Date!

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has announced a new location for its renowned Business Expo— the University Arena, Worcester. The Business Expo, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, is scheduled to take place on 10 October, with over 150...

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Our Latest Member

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: appyepos LTD – Offer B2B and B2C Digital solutions including but not limited to websites epos, ecommerce, digital marketing, bespoke app creation, online ticketing and payment solutions. BARN (Bromsgrove and Redditch...

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Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: appyepos LTD – Offer B2B and B2C Digital solutions including but not limited to websites epos, ecommerce, digital marketing, bespoke app creation, online ticketing and payment solutions. BARN (Bromsgrove and Redditch...

Policy News

Planning and Infrastructure Reform Must Benefit Business

Planning and Infrastructure Reform Must Benefit Business

Responding to the unveiling of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said:      “It’s encouraging to see the Government has heeded our calls to tackle the problems of the UK’s worn-out infrastructure to fire...

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US Tariffs Hit UK Business

US Tariffs Hit UK Business

Reacting to the introduction of 25 percent tariffs on exports of UK steel and aluminium to the United States, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “This is a difficult day for trans-Atlantic trade and plunges businesses, in both the US and UK, into a new age...

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Skills News

Charity News

DRPG Take on Source to Sea Challenges for Charities

DRPG Take on Source to Sea Challenges for Charities

As part of DRPG’s 45th-anniversary celebrations, CEO Dale Parmenter and the groups UK Marketing team are trading their usual workdays for the Source to Sea Challenge, an ambitious adventure designed to reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back....

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A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard

A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard

The Courtyard is hosting a free Jungle Book themed event to celebrate its upcoming Junior Youth Theatre production on Saturday 5 April. There will be a range of fun activities for children and families including Facepainting, Transfer Tattoos, Storytelling (10am),...

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Inflation Eases – But Action Must Follow

Inflation Eases – But Action Must Follow

Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:  “Businesses will be hoping October’s inflation rate of 3.6% is further evidence that inflation may now be past its peak....

BCC News

Inflation Eases – But Action Must Follow

Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:  “Businesses will be hoping October’s inflation rate of 3.6% is further evidence that inflation may now be past its peak....

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Worcestershire News

David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

Promotion to an Apprenticeship! Recently TDM have promoted one of our existing members of staff onto a Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. David Tomkins, previously TDM’s Marketing Manager, moved into this role and has exceled beyond belief. TDM believe in...

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Herefordshire News

Business Expo Returns!

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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Marches Careers Hub Celebrates Year of Success

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...

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150 years of Heritage and Innovation combined for success

150 years of Heritage and Innovation combined for success

In an era obsessed with rapid financial growth, true sustainability and longevity are ignored at our peril, nowhere more than in the agricultural sector. A true and meaningful connection with farming and the land cannot be fast-tracked, much less found with AI....

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Students Earn Choreography Commission with Worcester Theatre

Students Earn Choreography Commission with Worcester Theatre

Two talented dance students will take centre stage at Worcester’s Swan Theatre after securing a prestigious paid commission for their work. Maisey Tromans and Ruby Brown are both in the first year of their Dance and Performance degree at the University of Worcester...

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