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Calibre VA Services rebrands to Calibre Executives
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services, an award-winning provider of remote operational support to professional service firms across the UK, has transitioned into a new phase of business growth. The business is now officially registered as Calibre Executive Partners...
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Calibre VA Services rebrands to Calibre Executives
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services, an award-winning provider of remote operational support to professional service firms across the UK, has transitioned into a new phase of business growth. The business is now officially registered as Calibre Executive Partners...
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Availability of commercial units at Upper Teme Business Park, Tenbury Wells
Upper Teme Business Park is a transformative development comprising 23 premium commercial units – developed by Chamber members Wayne and Amy Butterfield of Fineranch Ltd. Located adjacent to Kerry’s, at the former Station House site, this project marks a...
3 Traits That Lead The Self-Employed To Success
1. Strong communication skills Clear and effective communication is crucial for self-employed success, whether you’re pitching to customers, networking, or negotiating contracts. Successful individuals can articulate their value proposition and build strong...
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University CPR Challenge Raises Awareness of Lifesaving Skill
A gruelling charity challenge at the University of Worcester saw students and staff undertake 24 hours of continuous CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). The student-run CPR Training Marathon was designed to both raise money for charity and highlight the importance of...
Specsavers Vision Labs welcomes Royal visitor
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal was in Kidderminster this week visiting a lens manufacturing site owned by Specsavers. The Princess unveiled a plaque commemorating the occasion and spoke with many of the employees, some who had been there for more than 30 years,...
Chamber News
BCC comments on DfT statement on HS2
Commenting on the written ministerial statement on HS2 by the Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Business communities up and down the country will be disappointed at the prospect of having to...
Experts gather to discuss risks and rewards of 5G and cyber security
Experts will gather alongside business leaders and entrepreneurs for Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ Big Techie Brekkie at the Three Counties Showground on September 17, with keynote speaker Vin Wijeratne, formerly of Royal Mint, Orange and EE. Panel members for the event...
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Brexit and global uncertainty bite as majority of exporting manufacturers report drops in orders and cashflow
A majority of UK manufacturing exporters are reporting a stark worsening in sales and orders, with indicators showing a substantial drop compared to 2017 and 2018 levels. The Quarterly International Trade Outlook for Q3 2019, released by British Chambers of Commerce...
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Brexit and global uncertainty bite as majority of exporting manufacturers report drops in orders and cashflow
A majority of UK manufacturing exporters are reporting a stark worsening in sales and orders, with indicators showing a substantial drop compared to 2017 and 2018 levels. The Quarterly International Trade Outlook for Q3 2019, released by British Chambers of Commerce...
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Little Trinity Nursery join in KEMP’s 12 Days of Christmas
Children at Little Trinity Nursery popped into KEMP Hospice and treated staff and patients to a Christmas sing-along as part of the hospice’s 12 Days of Christmas celebrations. Nursery manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “KEMP was our official charity partner last year, so...
Help your business at the next FREE Sustainability Forum
With tightening legislation, increasing scrutiny and consumer awareness of the negative impacts of waste materials, our next Business Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP) Sustainability Forum is focused on waste. The Sustainability Forum is a series of free events aimed...
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Chancellor’s spring budget must hit four key targets
The BCC has set out four goals the Chancellor must hit during his Spring Budget. Issues of childcare, energy costs, business rates and green funding must be solved to unlock firms’ growth potential. With recent BCC research showing more than 75% of companies...
Labour shortage a huge drag on economic growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about...
Swiss manufacturing company sets up UK headquarters at Link Business Centre, Malvern
A Swiss company specialising in cleaning nozzles is all set to run its new UK headquarters from Link Business Centre in Malvern. ENZ UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ENZ Technik which is a global business with subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Germany and Sweden. ENZ...
Rishi Sunak reshuffles his cabinet
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled his cabinet on Tuesday 7 February, breaking up three departments in an attempt to freshen up his cabinet. Greg Hands, a former trade minister for the Conservatives, was appointed party chair after Nadhim Zahawi was removed from...
Welcome SEO Social to the Chamber
Are you ready to become your own marketing expert? SEO Social will provide you with all the tools and expertise you need. They work one-to-one, teaching you how to put digital marketing concepts into practice on your own website and social media. The one-day course...
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open!
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
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