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Trade Accelerator To Transform Export Opportunities
A pioneering new project by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with NatWest and the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, is aiming to scale up UK exports. The 6-month pilot programme, the Singapore Life Sciences Trade Accelerator, will...
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Trade Accelerator To Transform Export Opportunities
A pioneering new project by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with NatWest and the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, is aiming to scale up UK exports. The 6-month pilot programme, the Singapore Life Sciences Trade Accelerator, will...
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Local Businesswoman Jeevan Punj joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that award winning entrepreneur, businesswoman and founder of Elite Hampers Jeevan Punj is joining host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast – ‘Advice on how to start a...
Worcester Racecourse offer to Chamber Members!
Put A Spring In Your Step – Complimentary Tickets to Chamber Members Feel the roar of the crowd, the stunning scenery, and fresh spring air as you join us this May at Worcester Racecourse. From heart-pounding horse racing to a lively atmosphere, we’re...
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University Students Create Woodland Flower Areas on Campus
Thousands of woodland flowers have been planted at the University of Worcester as part of a project to increase biodiversity on campus. Students, mainly from the University’s Environmental Management and Sustainability course, and staff joined forces to plant 4,500...
Search is on for Thursfields’ charity of the year
A charity is to be chosen to receive focused fundraising, awareness and volunteer support from Thursfields Solicitors for the 2023-24 year. The leading Midlands law firm’s new charity of the year application window has now opened, and entries will be accepted for...
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How was Quarter 3?
With less than 70 days until the date the UK is set to leave the EU, it has never been more important to use the Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). Make sure you inform government about your business experiences in regard to cash flow, recruitment, export and...
Backing for defence community wins gold award for HCR
Outstanding support and commitment to defence and the armed forces community, including former members of the armed forces and serving members’ families, has won Harrison Clark Rickerbys the highest possible award in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition...
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HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has automatically registered 95,000 businesses for its simplified import procedures allowing most traders up to six months to pay import duties and submit customs declarations, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October. The...
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HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has automatically registered 95,000 businesses for its simplified import procedures allowing most traders up to six months to pay import duties and submit customs declarations, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October. The...
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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...
Redditch royal visit for Members MGTS
Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) were delighted to host a visit from His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent at their Redditch Technical Centre on Monday 25 November 2019. The Duke of Kent was introduced to a number of civic dignitaries including the Mayor of...
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Top Tips for Supporting Workplace mental health
Monday 16th January is ‘Blue Monday’ and is considered to be the most depressing day of the year after overindulging at Christmas time, bills coming through the door and feeling guilty about not sticking to new year’s resolutions. Wellbeing and mental health in the...
New energy support package falls short for struggling UK businesses
Following today’s announcement from Government on a new energy support package for businesses, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “Despite Government efforts, an 85% drop in the financial envelope of support will fall short for thousands of UK...
Charity Live Music Night – Hewett Fest
Hewett Recruitment are hosting a Charity Live Music Night in aid of St Paul’s Hostel – expect an evening filled with amazing music, lots of dancing and a great crowd! Hewett Recruitment have joined up with 45 Live Venue, Kidderminster, to host ‘Hewett Fest’, an...
Marches LEP launches £1.5million energy grants scheme – with £20,000 per business available
A new £1.5million scheme to help businesses improve their energy efficiency and drive down carbon emissions has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The Marches Energy Grant is open to all businesses in the region and offers a free energy...
Duncan Sutcliffe Newly Elected Worcestershire Ambassador
Duncan Sutcliffe has been announced as a newly elected Worcestershire Ambassador, joining business leaders who champion the County by actively supporting local communities, businesses and charities. As the Managing Director of the widely known, fourth generation...
Hazelton Mountford welcome two more new starters
The team at Hazelton Mountford extend a warm welcome to new starters Leanne Morris and Sammara Ahmed. Leanne joins the insurance broker to support Sophie Gibbins in the expanding Let Property department as Account Handler. Leanne says: “I’m very excited to...
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