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Smaller Exporters Struggling To Make Headway
The proportion of businesses reporting increased export orders sits at 25% in Q1 2026, compared with 31% in Q2 2018 There is a big split relating to the size of the business, with 23% of SMEs reporting increased orders, compared to 38% of larger firms....
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Smaller Exporters Struggling To Make Headway
The proportion of businesses reporting increased export orders sits at 25% in Q1 2026, compared with 31% in Q2 2018 There is a big split relating to the size of the business, with 23% of SMEs reporting increased orders, compared to 38% of larger firms....
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NMITE Partners with Octopus Energy to Launch a New Bursary for Aspiring Women Engineers
The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) today announces a new bursary, in partnership with Octopus Energy, to open pathways for aspiring women engineers. The Octopus Energy Bursary provides a total cash award of £5,000 to four women joining as a...
Assure Technical Reappointed as Professional Advisors for Worcestershire Growth Hub
Assure Technical has, once again, been selected to act as a Professional Business Advisor for the Worcestershire Growth Hub. In this capacity, they will provide fully funded one-to-one specialist support to assist SMEs from across the county, helping them adopt...
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Thursfields Solicitors announces the appointment of Scott Vanes as Associate Director, specialising in Private Client Matters.
Thursfields has recently appointed Scott Vanes as Associate Director leading their Wealth Preservation team, operating from their Worcester office. Scott specialises in Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Wealth Preservation matters and is also an Associate member...
University Prepares the Cyber Professionals of the Future to Fight Online Crime with State-of-the-art Facilities.
The University of Worcester has launched its brand-new Cyber Lab; a space for the online security professionals of the future to get hands on experience of dealing with hacking threats. The Cyber Lab has 25 workstations and is connected to a ‘closed network’, which...
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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 Hereford Enterprise Zone Limited (https://www.skylonpark.co.uk) Kelsam Support Services Limited (https://kelsam.co.uk/) Penrhos Spirits Ltd...
Furlough scheme extended until October and second self-employed grant will be available
From 1st July businesses will be allowed to bring back furloughed employees part-time, which is a month earlier than previously announced. Employers will then be able to set the hours and shift patterns that staff work but companies will have to pay their wages whilst...
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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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Herefordshire & Worcestershire businesses urged to apply for a Queen’s Award
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for British businesses and other organisations who excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development.
£2 million Pivot and Prosper Grant Fund for businesses in Redditch, Bromsgrove and Wyre Forest
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Enterprise Partnership GBSLEP have launched Pivot and Prosper grant funding for companies in Redditch, Bromsgrove and Wyre Forest .
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PRIME MIX UNVEILS FRESH BRANDING AND WEBSITE TO COMMEMORATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY.
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, a leading strategic marketing agency, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new branding and website at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on 12th October. The new look coincides with the celebration of...
Call For Evidence Launched By BCC Workplace Equity Commission
A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission, urging businesses, stakeholders and interested parties to contribute towards making change happen. The commission includes representatives from the UK and...
SUTCLIFFE & CO WINS £2,500 FOR WORCESTER WARRIORS FOUNDATION
The Worcester Warriors Foundation celebrate receiving £2,500 from the Aviva Broker Community Fund Awards 2023 charity scheme with the support of Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, who have successfully secured a share of this year’s £300,000 prize fund. It was a...
DRPG ignites next-gen creatives with the launch of Sparks Live
Global creative communications agency DRPG is thrilled to announce the launch of Sparks Live, a Gen-Z-led event crafted for young people aged between 18 and 25, who are curious about the creative industry. It’s powered by DRPG’s NextGen board, a dynamic working group...
DRPG EARNS B CORP CERTIFICATION FOR ITS CONTINUED FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
Global creative communications agency DRPG has officially received B Corp Certification thanks to its continued commitment to sustainability. The B Corp Certification™ is an internationally acknowledged designation given to businesses that uphold rigorous social and...
University Historian Explores Aftermath of Gunpowder Plot
If successful, it was an event that could have changed the course of history. But a University of Worcester historian will argue that the Gunpowder Plot still made a huge impact on British life in an upcoming talk. Taking place on Sunday, November 5, the same day that...
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