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Not all revenue is equal
During a recent event with the Chamber of Commerce, Kayleigh Sojka of Hillside Accountancy was invited to consider the 2026/27 manifesto. Her table was asked to consider the theme of ‘Profit & Revenue’ and, as someone who has worked as an accountant and business...
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Not all revenue is equal
During a recent event with the Chamber of Commerce, Kayleigh Sojka of Hillside Accountancy was invited to consider the 2026/27 manifesto. Her table was asked to consider the theme of ‘Profit & Revenue’ and, as someone who has worked as an accountant and business...
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Social Media: Your Secret Weapon for Business Growth
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, social media is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’—it’s a critical tool for business growth. Yet, many business owners still see it as overwhelming, time-consuming, or even unnecessary. The truth? When used strategically, social media...
Hundreds Attend Celebration of Arts and Culture in Worcester
Family, friends and members of the community celebrated the very best artwork from students in Worcester at the packed opening night of The Show 25. The Show is an end-of-academic-year exhibition of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
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Dementia Researchers Present Project Findings at House of Lords
A group of researchers presented their findings on the benefits and challenges of Extra Care Housing (ECH) for people living with dementia to a special audience at the House of Lords. Staff from the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies have been...
New Global Exhibition Highlights Threats to Our Ocean
Some of the world’s best-known illustrators, including Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, have contributed to a new exhibition organised by the University of Worcester’s International Centre for the Picture Book in Society. Sea Change is the latest venture from the...
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Is your business Brexit ready?
Despite the EU exit date only weeks away, many businesses are still unsure where to turn for support and guidance when trying to prepare their organisation for Brexit. To support with getting local companies prepared, the Chamber of Commerce launched its Get Brexit...
Win a stand at the Autumn Business Expo
This competition is now closed. Thank you to everyone that entered. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite local businesses to take part in a new competition to win a stand at its Business Expo on Thursday 10 October....
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Initial BCC response to Labour Party manifesto
Responding to the Labour Party manifesto, Director-General Dr Adam Marshall said: “No government can deliver the prosperity that people and public services depend on, or achieve net-zero, without a true partnership with business. When business thrives, people and...
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Initial BCC response to Labour Party manifesto
Responding to the Labour Party manifesto, Director-General Dr Adam Marshall said: “No government can deliver the prosperity that people and public services depend on, or achieve net-zero, without a true partnership with business. When business thrives, people and...
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Business support brings Christmas carousel fun to local school
Beoley First School in Redditch had a Christmas Fayre to remember thanks to Oakland International, who stepped in and sponsored their Christmas Fayre Carousel. Headteacher Ben Irving, said: “Our annual Christmas Fayre is such an important event for us as it brings our...
GJS Dillon appoints new Commercial Negotiator
Award-winning commercial Property Agency and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon has appointed Henry Burlison Churan as a Commercial Negotiator and Trainee Surveyor. Mr Churan joins GJS Dillon from Nicol & Co Estate Agents where he was responsible for day to day sales,...
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Ormerod Rutter Announces New Partner
Ormerod Rutter, one of the region’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants, welcomes Rachel Smith as a new Partner. The practice, which has offices in Droitwich, Bromsgrove, and Birmingham, is one of the largest employers locally. Rachel will be...
Health and Wellbeing Experts to Exhibit at Expo
Hundreds of visitors are set to find out about prioritising their employees’ health and wellbeing at an upcoming event. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo takes place on Thursday 9th March and is expected to be attended by more...
Prestigious award for GWSR and Broadway Museum & Art Gallery
GWSR and Museum win ‘Heritage Railway Interpretation Award’ Award for ‘Journey through Steam’ exhibition in Broadway Museum & Art Gallery Exhibition extended until November GWSR shortlisted for three additional Heritage Railway Association awards 16th February...
Author and University Experts Join Forces for Writing Event
Budding writers can get tips from a bestselling author and creative writing experts from the University of Worcester at an upcoming event. The Writers’ Day, held at The Hive on Saturday March 11, which runs 9.30am – 2.30pm, will offer a variety of activities from...
Challenging Year For Trade During 2022
Reacting to the ONS trade figures for December 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK exports were flat in December 2022 and fell across the final quarter of the year as a whole. Across 2022, export values rose by 6.7% (excluding inflation) but...
Help your business fly at Cosford event
Experts in business finance will be joining forces at a special event to help firms access vital funding to help them grow. The British Business Bank and the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership will host the free event at RAF Cosford on March 24, from 9.30-12.00....
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