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Meet Joe McAlster: Driving Employer Engagement at Kidderminster College
Hi, I’m Joe McAlster and I am the new Business and Employer Engagement Manager at Kidderminster College. I’m really excited to be working here and have the opportunity to work with employers and other organisations within the Wyre Forest district and wider...
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Meet Joe McAlster: Driving Employer Engagement at Kidderminster College
Hi, I’m Joe McAlster and I am the new Business and Employer Engagement Manager at Kidderminster College. I’m really excited to be working here and have the opportunity to work with employers and other organisations within the Wyre Forest district and wider...
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Kaleidoscope Plus Group to Host Unique Corporate Event – ‘It’s a Knockout’ at Warwick Castle
Leading mental health and wellbeing charity, Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG) is thrilled to announce its first-ever corporate event, ‘It’s a Knockout® Ultimate Team Challenge.’ This exhilarating event will take place on Wednesday 11th June at the stunning Pageant Field...
DRPG Labs Hosts Tech Showcase for Events Industry
Worcestershire, March 2025 – Creative communications group DRPG successfully concluded its Innovation Week, hosted by its dedicated innovation entity, DRPG Labs. The event, held in the studio complex of DRPG’s headquarters in Hartlebury provided clients and interested...
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Are you prepared for the growing number of company insolvencies?
Due to current economic uncertainty for both households and businesses, there are growing fears that we could see a wave of company collapses in 2023. With increased costs, the rise of inflation and a depleted workforce, there is a pessimistic outlook for many...
Boosting Workforce Planning with Modern Technology Solutions
Workforce planning plays a vital role in ensuring businesses remain competitive in today’s fast-paced market. Embracing modern technology solutions can dramatically improve this process, allowing organisations to optimise staffing levels and enhance overall...
Chamber News
Life after lockdown guide for employers – returning to work
Here we answer your questions on how employers can prepare for a post lockdown return to work. How can businesses prepare for reopening? The Government has now published eight online guides intended to help employers and workers to work safely as lockdown is gradually...
Webinar: Introduction to Risk Assessment and Covid-19
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://youtu.be/Z4Vitq9JCi0 This webinar provides an introduction and approach to risk assessment. It is suitable for those who have little or no previous knowledge or experience in risk...
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New UK border measures enforce 14 day quarantine period for arrivals
Over the weekend the government announced that people arriving from a list of countries to the UK must self-isolate for 14 days from 8 June. People will need to inform the government where they will quarantine as there will be random spot checks that could lead to a...
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New UK border measures enforce 14 day quarantine period for arrivals
Over the weekend the government announced that people arriving from a list of countries to the UK must self-isolate for 14 days from 8 June. People will need to inform the government where they will quarantine as there will be random spot checks that could lead to a...
Worcestershire News
Guidance for food businesses on coronavirus
The government has updated it’s guidance for food businesses. The guidance is intended for all workplaces involved in the manufacturing, processing, warehousing, picking, packaging and retailing of food. The guidance also includes important information about the risk...
Matthew Jackson Elected As A Worcestershire Ambassador
Matthew Jackson, Managing Director at Jackson Family Funeral Directors, has been elected as a Worcestershire Ambassador as a result of his dedication and commitment to the County, through his community work and business achievements. The Worcestershire Ambassadors is...
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Worcestershire students cook up a storm in new kitchen facilities for community lunch initiative
Worcestershire college students cooked up a storm in their brand-new kitchen facilities as they hosted the first intergenerational luncheon in three years. Students from Pershore College partnered with the Rotary Club of Evesham to host 12 local elderly residents for...
New Executive Chef for events venue Crumplebury
Herefordshire events venue Crumplebury has appointed a new Executive Chef. Kevin Barron joins the team from five-star Glenapp Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland, following a career in luxury hotels in Kenya and the Cotswolds. Kevin, who has moved to the Whitbourne Estate...
Worcestershire business celebrating growth from every angle
Worcestershire business, Rock Power Connections, who design and build electrical infrastructure solutions across the UK, bringing high voltage power to the places it’s needed are celebrating growth from every angle. Celebrating 10 years in business, Rock has seen...
The Chamber Business Manifesto 2023/24 is here!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have released their Business Manifesto 2023/24. The publication outlines our plans for the next financial year detailing the priorities for local and national government, as identified by local businesses during...
New head of agriculture and rural affairs at mfg Solicitors
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of partner Alex Phillips as its new departmental head for its agriculture and rural affairs division. Alex is now leading the award-winning team which specialises in advising farmers, estate owners and landowners...
Cosford finance event hailed a flyaway success
More businesses from across the Marches have been urged to take advantage of a £350million funding programme to help them grow at a hugely successful event. Around 60 people attended the event – staged by the British Business Bank and the Marches LEP at the RAF...
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