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Middlebrook Productions launch Podcast Masterclass Workshop
Plan, Record, Edit & Launch Your Own Podcast Have you been thinking about starting a podcast but don’t know where to begin? The Podcast Masterclass at Midlands Podcast Studio is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to take you from idea to action in just one...
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Middlebrook Productions launch Podcast Masterclass Workshop
Plan, Record, Edit & Launch Your Own Podcast Have you been thinking about starting a podcast but don’t know where to begin? The Podcast Masterclass at Midlands Podcast Studio is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to take you from idea to action in just one...
Member News
AVE MD to act as ambassador for Worcestershire
Steve Perera welcomes Darren lley The managing director of procurement and nutrition consultancy AVE is set to act as an official ambassador for Worcestershire. Darren Iley has been elected as a member of the Worcestershire Ambassadors, an independent group which...
University of Worcester ‘Rivals the Best in the Country’, as it’s Named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027
The University of Worcester has been named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027 in the Daily Mail University Guide, recognising its outstanding record in preparing students for successful careers. Judges praised Worcester’s record for securing high-skilled...
Patron & Strategic News
New Hoople Training Promotional Video Launches
Hoople Group is delighted to launch its new Hoople Training promotional video, showcasing its training facilities, expert trainers and wide range of courses available to businesses, schools, charities and public sector organisations. Watch the video to discover...
Put nature back into people’s everyday lives urges Wyevale Nurseries
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford is calling for better implementation of smarter biodiversity planning initiatives to create built environments where nature is part of everyday life – improving people’s wellbeing through access to green space (July 2026). While...
Chamber News
Welcome New Members
Our warmest welcome to our newest members: Always Outdoors Ltd/Life Changing Activities – They facilitate adventurous outdoor activities and team challenges for all abilities. Their activities include rock climbing, gorge walking, canoeing, raft building, team...
Annual General Meeting 2024
Details of AGM: Date – 20th December 2024 Time – 09:30 to 10:00 Location – Wye Suite Severn House Resolutions 1. To receive and adopt the Company’s annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 together with the directors’...
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Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barton Court – Called ‘Herefordshire’s hidden gem’, Barton Court is a compact, historic country estate with a range of spaces and accommodation for business and leisure activities. With three big...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barton Court – Called ‘Herefordshire’s hidden gem’, Barton Court is a compact, historic country estate with a range of spaces and accommodation for business and leisure activities. With three big...
Policy News
UK-India Trade Agreement – A Big Deal For Business
Reacting to news of an agreement in principle for a free trade deal between the UK and India, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India is a huge boost to our economies and a welcome lift for our exporters....
Stumbling Blocks Remain In Employment Rights Bill
Ahead of the committee stage of the Employment Rights Bill starting in the House of Lords, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a critical stage in the process and the window of opportunity to get the right...
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Charity News
Friends of Isaac’s Foodbank – Christmas Appeal
Reaching out to the powers of the Chamber of Commerce and my awesome network here! If you know Santa, or have any connections that know Santa, can you please share this in the hope the man in the red suit can come to my aid again this Christmas! I want to be sure that...
Act Now: Transform Rural Families and Strengthen Your Workforce
Herefordshire charity Vennture is urging local businesses to invest in families and schools to build a stronger, more resilient workforce. Across rural communities, unresolved parental conflict, isolation, and limited access to services quietly undermine children’s...
Calm Before The Inflation Storm
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...
BCC News
Calm Before The Inflation Storm
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...
Worcestershire News
TDM are a Worcestershire Skills-Boost Approved Partner for Talent Experience Coaching
By Derrin Kent Please contact us at [email protected] or 0333 10 100 40 if you want to set up a discovery conversation with our MD & Director of Studies, Derrin Kent, to learn about how our match-funded coaching can improve Talent Experience for your...
Spring Diesel Festival is a ‘smash hit’ with more than 5,000 Visitors at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the success of its most recent rail enthusiast event, as it looks back on the four days of its Spring Diesel Festival. With visitor numbers significantly exceeding expectations, and a stunning line-up of diesel traction, the...
Herefordshire News
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...
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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Trio of newly qualified solicitors strengthens Worcester office law firm
Three up and coming solicitors are celebrating after qualifying following the completion of their training contracts at a Worcester law firm. Trio Lauren Collins, Emily Stancer and Sara Southall have now formally qualified as solicitors having completed their training...
Landlords warned of final court date for Section 21 eviction notices
Worcestershire landlords are being urged to act quickly if they wish to rely on Section 21 eviction notices served before major reforms to the private rented sector came into force. The Renters’ Rights Act, introduced on 1 May, represents the most significant overhaul...
BRI Wealth Management’s Ben Crabbe leads fundraising drive for The Matt Gallagher Foundation
Ben Crabbe, Associate Director and Financial Planner at BRI Wealth Management plc, is leading a series of fundraising events in support of The Matt Gallagher Foundation, which helps people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their families. The first event, a...
Kinder Accountants joins forces with Tennick Accountants as firm doubles in size
Kinder Accountants has joined forces with North East-based Tennick Accountants in a move that doubles the size of the business and strengthens its support for clients across the UK. The coming together brings Kinder Accountants into the Tennick Accountants family,...
Hoople mark 6 months of good deeds
2026 marked Hoople’s 15th birthday. To celebrate this important milestone, the company decided to complete 15 “Good Deeds” throughout the year as a way of giving back to the community that has supported them along the way. At the half-way point, Hoople have been...
Roxel UK Highly Commended in Employer of the Year Category at Chamber Business Awards
Roxel UK is delighted to announce it has been recognised as Highly Commended in the Employer of the Year category at the 2026 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. With hundreds of entries submitted annually, this recognition highlights...
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