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Lender BCRS Business Loans brings business leaders together for Black Country Diners Club
More than 60 members of the Black Country business community joined BCRS Business Loans for an enjoyable afternoon of networking at its annual Black Country Diners Club event. Hosted by the business loan provider, the two-course networking lunch took place at the...
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Lender BCRS Business Loans brings business leaders together for Black Country Diners Club
More than 60 members of the Black Country business community joined BCRS Business Loans for an enjoyable afternoon of networking at its annual Black Country Diners Club event. Hosted by the business loan provider, the two-course networking lunch took place at the...
Member News
Get Expo Ready with One Local Collaboration
Exhibiting at a business expo is a brilliant way to raise your profile, meet potential clients and start valuable conversations. But getting ready can quickly become a juggling act of banners, photography, leaflets, business cards and branded merchandise. That’s why...
Golfers set to tee up for High Sheriff’s charity golf day
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire is set to host his annual golf day, which is expected to raise thousands of pounds for charity. The county’s High Sheriff, Maynard Burton, is hosting a golf event on Thursday 8th October at The Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern,...
Patron & Strategic News
University of Worcester Shortlisted for UK Social Mobility Award for Record Fourth Time
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards for a fourth time. The prestigious national awards recognise organisations that are making a measurable difference in improving social mobility across the UK....
Free Samaritans Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions
Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Suicide Prevention Programme has funded two online Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions delivered by Samaritans. The sessions are free for anyone living or working across Herefordshire or Worcestershire who might communicate publicly...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members – February
A very warm welcome to our new Members A C Event Catering – A C Event Catering provide a number of catering services to venues and events across the Midlands. They offer full and managed catering services, as well as providing catering and bar services for...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q4 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q4 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
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New Member: Energy Audits UK joins Chamber of Commerce
There’s no doubt that business owners and SMEs want to reduce their carbon emissions, but knowing where to start, or what your obligations actually are can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, two Worcestershire business owners have joined forces to help businesses meet...
New Member: Energy Audits UK joins Chamber of Commerce
There’s no doubt that business owners and SMEs want to reduce their carbon emissions, but knowing where to start, or what your obligations actually are can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, two Worcestershire business owners have joined forces to help businesses meet...
Policy News
Summit Marks New Beginning
Responding to the deal agreed at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s summit marks a turning point in UK/EU relations which puts our trade relationship at the forefront of our partnership...
EU Reset Must Cut Shackles From Business
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Monday’s EU reset summit to mark a sea change in the UK’s trade relationship with Europe so business can prosper. The BCC wants to see seven vital changes made to the Brexit deal which are based on its four years of...
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Charity News
Parents encouraged to spot signs and symptoms of childhood cancer to help early detection
A childhood cancer charity is encouraging parents to become more aware of the early signs and symptoms of cancer among children, after research showed low levels of recognition. With only three out of 10 parents feeling able to spot the signs and symptoms of childhood...
Megan Baker House (MBH) has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce for 20 years and has provided unique help to those living with neurological disorders
Image features a visit by Ian Smith, High Sheriff of Worcestershire and Chairman of The Kildare Trust. MBH has a reputation for achieving remarkable outcomes, continuous innovation and the ability to offer immediate access for those in need. MBH is a leading provider...
Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...
BCC News
Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...
Worcestershire News
Experts to Discuss the Topics we don’t Talk about at The Hive
Experts from the University of Worcester will confront some of the most un-talked about and controversial topics of our time in a new series at The Hive in the coming weeks. The ‘Talking Taboos Discussion Group’ series will cover ‘fat activism’, sex, and ‘cancel...
Spire Appeal at St John’s Bromsgrove
It’s been a busy start to the year for the Friends of St John’s who are raising funds for urgent repairs to the spire at Bromsgrove’s landmark, Grade I listed, building. In January, the project was awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £249,975. With...
Herefordshire News
The Haybarn Christmas Party
Christmas Party Event 2nd December at The Haybarn, Herefordshire Join us for a night of festive fun and fabulous food at The Haybarn. Book your tables for your company & team Christmas party or family & friends Christmas gathering. Saturday 2nd December...
Marches LEP launches new £140,000 transport fund
A new fund to help finance the preparation of strategic business cases for vital transport infrastructure projects has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The £140,000 fund – developed in partnership with regional transport body Midlands Connect...
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Every Idea is Crazy Until It’s Done
On 13 June 2026, The Stunt Artists hosted our first Art, Film & Flight Exhibition at The Shell Store in Hereford, bringing together artists, adventurers, filmmakers, pilots and curious minds from across the country. When we first told people we were creating an...
KEMP Hospice Welcomes New Head of Care and Quality
Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice is pleased to announce Chrissla Davis has joined their Care Services team as Head of Care and Quality. Speaking about her appointment, Chrissla said “Throughout my career, one thing has remained constant: people always come first....
Popular Talk Brought Forward for England Game
There are still some free tickets left for a talk at The Hive this week by one of the nation’s leading experts on poverty and its causes. The talk, on Wednesday 15 July, by author Joanna Mack, has been brought forward from its initial start time to ensure that...
Trio of promotions announced as Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors
Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the promotions of three solicitors at its Birmingham Road office, recognising their expertise, dedication, and contribution to the firm’s continued success. Head of Commercial Litigation, Rebecca Rogers, has...
Operations Partner reveals why busy founders often aren’t moving forward – and what to do about it
Hannah Prosser of The Operations Project features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast, shining a light on one of the most overlooked roles in business growth. As an Operations Partner, Hannah works with founders who feel...
arrangeMY recognised as Champions of ESG at Focus Champs 2026
Worcestershire-based travel management company arrangeMY has been awarded Champions of ESG at the Focus Champions Conference 2026, recognising the company’s continued commitment to responsible business travel, sustainability, supplier engagement and social value. The...
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