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OCM celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by recognising warehouse apprentice Nathan
OCM is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the progress of its Warehouse Apprentice, Nathan Greaves, and reinforcing its commitment to responsible e-waste management and secure IT disposal. CAPTION: L-R: Zoe Doherty from Nova Training, Nathan...
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OCM celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by recognising warehouse apprentice Nathan
OCM is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the progress of its Warehouse Apprentice, Nathan Greaves, and reinforcing its commitment to responsible e-waste management and secure IT disposal. CAPTION: L-R: Zoe Doherty from Nova Training, Nathan...
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St Michael’s Hospice seeks Leader of the Future
St Michael’s Hospice says it wants to appoint a leader of the future to work alongside its senior managers. The Bartestree-based charity has launched a search to recruit a graduate to lead on “exciting and innovative projects”. It’s looking for a candidate graduating...
The Key Safe Company is putting its latest product up for attack testing at The Security Event at The NEC
A leading access management company will demonstrate the durability of its latest key safe when it undergoes attack testing at a prestigious trade show. The Key Safe Company will pit its flagship ark Tamo Pro, billed as the world’s most secure mechanical key safe,...
Patron & Strategic News
Midlands office furniture specialist creates 30 new jobs in expansion helped by Thursfields
Surging exports as far afield as Australia have seen a Midlands office furniture specialist take on 30 staff and expand into new premises, assisted by Thursfields Solicitors. JDD Furniture Ltd, which designs and manufactures its own products, was founded by Walsall...
The Spring Budget: What it means for you and your business
Join our budget seminar where tax experts will be on hand to analyse and explain the budget measures. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions on the most important aspects of the budget. Breakfast and refreshments will also be...
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Prince Charles visits award-winning firm in Herefordshire
On Tuesday 5 November, HRH The Prince of Wales visited Herefordshire as part of the launch of the Gilpin 2020 Festival. The festival celebrates the county’s town Ross-On-Wye as the birthplace of British tourism, and Prince Charles was greeted by residents and...
Chamber supporting local hospice to raise £20,000 in 2020
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is proud to be supporting St Richard’s Hospice’s 2020 Business Challenge – the first of its kind for the Worcester-based charity. The hospice provides care for adults with a serious progressive illness, helping to...
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BCC/Totaljobs: Skills shortages impacting businesses as labour market remains buoyant
The percentage of UK firms facing recruitment difficulties has returned to previous highs, while one in four businesses expect to increase headcount according to the UK’s largest survey of employers. · Over half (54%) of British businesses recruited in the last three...
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BCC/Totaljobs: Skills shortages impacting businesses as labour market remains buoyant
The percentage of UK firms facing recruitment difficulties has returned to previous highs, while one in four businesses expect to increase headcount according to the UK’s largest survey of employers. · Over half (54%) of British businesses recruited in the last three...
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Helping to prevent fraud and minimising risk in the Construction industry
The construction industry’s exposure to fraud is changing and businesses operating in this sector need to put in place robust processes to help mitigate their risk to fraud both on and offline. With the construction sector contributing £117 billion to the UK economy...
Chamber Business Awards 2020 are now open!
Entries for the 2020 Chamber Business Awards are now open. The black-tie event, sponsored by FOLK2FOLK, will take place on Thursday 2 July at the Worcester Arena, with over 680 guests it is one of the highlights of the business calendar. The Awards are free to enter...
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DEFRA’s new five-year plant biosecurity strategy features Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries
One of the country’s leading commercial nurseries based in Hereford is featured as a case study in *DEFRA’s recently published five-year plant biosecurity strategy – it also quotes the company’s Production Manager, Kyle Ross. The document covers areas of potential...
NIFTY COMMUNICATIONS HITS A HOLE IN ONE WITH PGA PRO
Nifty Communications continues its growth with the high-profile addition of golf pro James Brown, who joins the agency as business development manager. Brown joins from the PGA [Professional Golfers Association], where he helped the global sports brand and individual...
Worcester City Run – Business Breakfast
We’re delighted to invite you to a Business Breakfast with an ‘active twist’. The Worcester City Run team are hosting a special showcase event at Wildwood Restaurant, Crowngate Feb 24th 0800-1000. The perfect start to your Friday, lace up the shoes and come for a Jog...
New Partner announced at SME
SME Solicitors in Worcester has announced that Liz Stirk (nee Meddings) has been made a Partner in the firm. Liz is Head of SME’s Residential Conveyancing department. Liz Stirk joined SME Solicitors, based in Sansome Walk, in 2013 as a secretary and has progressed...
Skidmore Review: Government must prioritise pragmatic measures for businesses
Reacting to the publication of the Net Zero Review by Chris Skidmore MP, Alex Veitch Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the BCC said: “The review published by Chris Skidmore MP is a significant document and provides us with a substantive overview of the...
NMITE to host Future Skills Fair in its Blackfriars Campus
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) in Hereford will be hosting a Future Skills Fair from 3-6pm on 1st February to encourage young people in Secondary and Post-16 education to explore the next steps in their education, career, or training....
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