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Online retailer ready for growth after receiving BCRS Business Loans funds
An online retailer is preparing for growth thanks to funding from the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) delivered by BCRS Business Loans. Vabe Wholesale Ltd, based at Middlemore Industrial Estate, West Bromwich, is using £50,000 in investment secured from...
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Online retailer ready for growth after receiving BCRS Business Loans funds
An online retailer is preparing for growth thanks to funding from the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) delivered by BCRS Business Loans. Vabe Wholesale Ltd, based at Middlemore Industrial Estate, West Bromwich, is using £50,000 in investment secured from...
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Nature needs you – Herefordshire’s largest membership organisation is seeking a new Treasurer!
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust works to recover nature and is the county’s largest membership organisation with over 8,0000 members. The organisation is now recruiting for a new Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees and a take a strategic lead for finance. Do...
Branding with Purpose: Wye Valley Brewery Leads the Conversation at The Marketing Meetup – Worcester
Last week, the Worcester marketing community came together for The Marketing Meetup, this was only the second event – this time sponsored by Nifty Communications and hosted at the co-working space Vinegar Works on Foregate Street. This impactful event brought together...
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University Shortlisted in National Sustainability Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two national sustainability awards, including one recognising its efforts to support nature on campus. The University is a finalist for a Green Gown Award in the Nature Positive category, based around its...
The Stourbridge News and the Halesowen & Dudley News is delighted to be launching the Dudley Borough Community Awards in partnership with the University of Worcester.
We hope the awards will celebrate all the wonderful things that are happening across the borough, from businesses to charities , schools to pubs, these awards seek to recognise those who go the extra mile to serve our communities. Launching the awards, editor of the...
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Sport England Community Emergency Fund
Sport England have released a Community Emergency Fund aimed to help support community sport and physical activity organisations who are experiencing short term financial hardship or the ceasing or operations, duet o the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Amount Available:...
Looking after our Health and Wellbeing – HR Advice
Many of us are now adapting to our new ways of working during this period of uncertainty. For many, the transition to remote working has now taken place and has become the new normal. It’s true to say that the transition itself was a challenging and unsettling time...
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms begin to reopen but one in ten cannot implement government guidance safely
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of firms surveyed are in a position to partially restart operations as lockdown restrictions are eased: 83% of respondents report that they know some or a lot of details about...
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms begin to reopen but one in ten cannot implement government guidance safely
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of firms surveyed are in a position to partially restart operations as lockdown restrictions are eased: 83% of respondents report that they know some or a lot of details about...
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How are you adapting to Remote work?
It’s a very interesting time for businesses at the moment, particularly for those who have been forced to move to a remote working model. At Minster, we understand the vital importance of communication, both internally and externally, during such challenging...
Virtual John but Real Excel
Here at JPL IT Training we have taken on board the remote communication band wagon sweeping the business community and embraced remote learning and development using a wonderful package called Webex meetings using sound and vision. All that’s required in a mic...
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Introduce Tough Enough To Care
I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce Tough Enough To Care, the mental health charity and our latest suicide prevention awareness session offering, funded and supported by Worcestershire County Council. We are a midlands based charity offering mental health...
Students’ CPR Awareness Efforts Earn National Award Shortlisting
An event to raise awareness of the importance of learning CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) has seen students at the University of Worcester up for a national award. Those who worked together to bring about the 24-hour CPR Training Marathon fundraiser back in March...
Grant applications now open for festivals and events from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Grants of up to £15,000 are now available to support the development or growth of festivals and events via UK Shared Prosperity Funding. Herefordshire Council have been allocated £7.3m to help improve pride in place and increase life chances, investing in communities...
Law firm expands commercial property team with new appointment
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has again expanded its respected commercial property department with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Kidderminster headquarters, commercial property expert Lauren Powers has joined mfg and will work...
Trio of promotions announced at law firm mfg Solicitors
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has announced three internal promotions at senior associate and associate level. In the firm’s widely respected Private Client department, experienced wills, assets and estate planning expert Melinda Rice, is promoted to a senior...
Dave the Coach invited to Speak on Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Foot and Ankle Show in 2024.
Mental health and wellbeing is suffering in healthcare, so it’s absolutely amazing to get the chance to speak to a group of podiatrists and foot health professionals at a conference in 2024 about ways to change this. Dave and Josie will be talking about pillars...
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