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Community lender BCRS Business Loans ‘on course for greater success’ in supporting economic growth
Community lender BCRS Business Loans is on course to build on one of its most successful years to date by supporting businesses to grow and increase employment, its annual general meeting was told. Updating members of the co-operative society at Wolverhampton Science...
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Community lender BCRS Business Loans ‘on course for greater success’ in supporting economic growth
Community lender BCRS Business Loans is on course to build on one of its most successful years to date by supporting businesses to grow and increase employment, its annual general meeting was told. Updating members of the co-operative society at Wolverhampton Science...
Member News
Worcester IT Firm Wins International Support Contract
Worcester-based IT Managed Consultancy (ITMC) is celebrating a significant international win, having been appointed to deliver round-the-clock IT support to AirNord — providing cover for 170 staff across seven countries. The contract sees ITMC’s engineers...
New Art Classes and Fine Art Experiences Launch in Hereford
The Stunt Artists has launched a new programme of art classes and fine art workshop experiences in Hereford, giving people the chance to get creative, learn from a professional artist and leave with their own artwork. The current workshops take place at the newly...
Patron & Strategic News
Growing Private Client and Residential Property teams at SME Solicitors
The SME Solicitors team has grown a lot in the last few months. We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Cerri, Sandie Hutchings, Kim Bradley and Jordan Oakes to the team. Lauren Cerri, Solicitor in our Private Client team, joined us in February this year having previously...
Ann Muddiman retires after 33 years at SME Solicitors
Ann Muddiman marked her last day at SME Solicitors on 29 May. Ann began her career in 1979 and has worked at several firms across the West Midlands. She later joined John Stallard & Co. in March 1993 and, after the merger with March & Edwards in 2011, joined...
Chamber News
Welcome New Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Aeromet International Limited – A Leading Supplier of Aluminium and Magnesium Castings for the Aerospace and Defence Industries. Behind The Smile – They offer support for those experiencing poor mental health and...
Chairs Report September 2024
I watched, with great interest, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, on the BBC News this morning (19th September), stating the government’s determination to stamp out late payments: especially for small businesses. Taking points from the...
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Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...
Policy News
BCC Director General calls for ‘new settlement with our closest neighbours’
• Director General Shevaun Haviland calls on the Government to push for a new settlement with the EU to support British businesses to expand and drive growth. • More than 400 businesses are expected at the British Chambers of Commerce’s 2025 Driving International...
Labour Pressures Continue for Businesses
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market remains a significant challenge for employers who are struggling with skills...
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Charity News
Vennture Appoints Safeguarding Expert to Drive Innovation Amid Sector Pressures
Ex-Police Safeguarding Leader Joins Vennture as New COO Herefordshire charity Vennture has appointed Jon Roberts as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 August 2025. Jon, a father of four from North Herefordshire, brings 30 years of policing experience,...
National Supported Lodgings Week: Could You Open Your Door to Change a Young Life?
This November (9th–16th) marks National Supported Lodgings Week, celebrating the incredible role ordinary people play in providing safe and supportive homes for young people who might otherwise face homelessness. Through St Basils Supported Lodgings scheme,...
New Chair Elected by BCC Board
The board of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has unanimously elected Michael Hayman MBE DL as the new Chair of the organisation. Michael, who joined the BCC board in October last year, succeeds Sarah Howard MBE who has served as Chair for the last six and a...
BCC News
New Chair Elected by BCC Board
The board of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has unanimously elected Michael Hayman MBE DL as the new Chair of the organisation. Michael, who joined the BCC board in October last year, succeeds Sarah Howard MBE who has served as Chair for the last six and a...
Worcestershire News
Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign
A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...
Kudos Blends launches an innovative new website and solutions-based approach to revolutionise the industrial baking industry.
Kudos Blends, the world’s leading manufacturer of industrial baking powders and leavening agents, is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new website and pioneering solutions-based approach. With the unveiling of our cutting-edge website Kudos Blends is...
Herefordshire News
Wyevale Nurseries sponsors Tatton’s ‘Sensory Long Border’ designs
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford is sponsoring five of the ‘Sensory Long Border’ designs at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show at Tatton Park this year (July 19-23, 2023). Many of the designs have been put together by final year Landscape Architect...
Greener Footprints Launch New Business Champion Awards for Employees of it’s Growing Business Network
Since it launched over a year ago, Herefordshire’s Greener Footprints campaign has engaged with business in bold new ways. Its 30 for 2030 initiative has brought together companies from across sectors to share best practice from their own journeys to net zero...
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Severn Valley Railway insurers shortlisted for top award
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has welcomed news that its loss adjusters for one of its major claims, Crawford & Company, have been shortlisted for a prestigious British Insurance Award in recognition of their work following the devastating Mor Brook landslip in...
From Agricultural Roots to Renewable Energy Leader: Alt-Group Unveils New Brand Identity
As businesses across the UK face rising energy costs, increasing sustainability requirements and growing pressure to decarbonise, the need for trusted renewable energy partners has never been greater. Earlier this year, Alt unveiled a new brand identity to better...
Four Wyevale Nurseries staff celebrate 130 years of service between them
FOUR colleagues from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been recognised for their long service after collectively achieving 130 years of employment at the UK’s award-winning commercial grower between them (June 2026). James Mattock, who has notched-up 40 years’...
KEMP Hospice Calls on Community to Help Light Up New Moonlight Walk
KEMP Hospice is asking local businesses, community groups and residents to help bring its brand-new Moonlight Walk to life by donating battery-powered lights and decorations. Taking place on Friday 31st July 2026, the Moonlight Walk will be a magical evening walk...
More than 130 Gather in Worcester for Sell-out Creative Health Event
A sold-out event held in Worcester brought together leading voices exploring the role of creativity in health and wellbeing. The Therapeutic Landscapes II symposium, held by the University of Worcester, attracted more than 130 participants from around the UK and...
Why businesses should look twice at additive manufacturing
Nine in ten manufacturing executives now list supply chain resilience as a top priority, up from under seven in ten the previous year. Tariff pressure, stretched international logistics, and geopolitical uncertainty are driving that shift. For many businesses across...
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