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New Office Space available to Let at ZwickRoell, Worcester Six Business Park
Members of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce ZwickRoell are pleased to share an opportunity for a local business to rent its First Floor Unit on the Worcester Six Business Park. This impressive facility boasts approximately 2,748 sq ft (255.3...
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New Office Space available to Let at ZwickRoell, Worcester Six Business Park
Members of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce ZwickRoell are pleased to share an opportunity for a local business to rent its First Floor Unit on the Worcester Six Business Park. This impressive facility boasts approximately 2,748 sq ft (255.3...
Member News
John Truslove reports strong demand for The Boulevard as units are snapped up
Brand new industrial units in Worcestershire being marketed by commercial property agents John Truslove are proving popular with 70% having been snapped up, leaving only the final five for sale. The first five of 16 units at The Boulevard, Bromsgrove, have completed...
University Volunteers Play Key Role in Worcester Film Festival
Students at the University of Worcester will be helping to bring Worcester Film Festival to Life as the annual event gets underway in the city. The competitive festival will see more than 250 films shown at the city’s ODEON cinema to audiences, critics and industry...
Patron & Strategic News
SUTCLIFFE & CO TRIPLE FINALISTS IN UK BROKER AWARDS 2026
The UK Broker Awards 2026 shortlist has been revealed with Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers being named as a Finalist in three categories; Commercial Lines Insurance Broker of the Year, Insurance Broker Customer Service Award and Insurance Broker Employer of the...
University Play Day to Encourage Outdoor Play and Community Street Closures
As part of National Play Week, the University of Worcester is hosting a day of traditional outdoor games and helping local families learn how they can create more opportunities for children to play in their communities. The free event will take place from 11am to 2pm...
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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New Member – Coacto – Your Local Salesforce Solutions Partner
Coacto, a distinguished Salesforce implementation consultancy, recently joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, further solidifying its commitment to fostering business growth and collaboration in the region. Specialising in the design and...
New Member – Coacto – Your Local Salesforce Solutions Partner
Coacto, a distinguished Salesforce implementation consultancy, recently joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, further solidifying its commitment to fostering business growth and collaboration in the region. Specialising in the design and...
Policy News
US Tariffs To Hit UK Economy
Reacting to news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Government has kept a cool head so far and must continue to negotiate. This is a marathon not a sprint, and...
North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action
• The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea. • Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing...
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Charity News
Worcestershire Businesses Come Together for Festive Carols and Community Spirit
Local businesses, community leaders and partners will once again come together to celebrate the festive season at the 2025 Worcestershire Business & Community Carols and Networking Evening on Tuesday 9th December, hosted at All Saints Church, Deansway, Worcester...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Recognises Local Heroes and raises £70,000 at Annual Awards
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity celebrated its annual Saving Lives Charity Ball on Thursday 25th September, honouring inspirational individuals, fundraisers, volunteers, and corporate partners who make its lifesaving missions possible. The black-tie event, hosted by...
BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
BCC News
BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Health and Safety Group
At our last meeting of the WHSG on the 13th March 2024, at Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Centre, we had the pleasure of Richard and Tim Prestage of Tim Prestage Ltd., who delivered an interesting and comprehensive presentation on conducting a Dangerous...
Independent Bewdley-Based Distillery- Wildjac Now Onboard easyJet Flights in Innovative Sustainable Alumini® Bottles
Wildjac, the sustainability-focused and independent spirits brand based in the heart of the Wyre Forest, will serve up its signature Cherry Wood Spiced Rum in innovative 100% aluminium recycled Alumini® 5cl Bottles on easyJet flights departing from Bristol and London...
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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Children’s Nursing Demonstration a Hit at The Hive
Children’s Nursing staff and students from the University of Worcester have been meeting the public and hearing stories of inspirational nurses at The Hive in celebration of National Children’s Nurses Day. The day, organised by the Association of British Paediatric...
Free return visit offer makes summer even better at the SVR
Families can enjoy twice the fun for the price of one this summer, as the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) launches a special Free Return Visit offer alongside a packed programme of heritage train travel and family entertainment. Visitors booking Freedom of the Line...
BROMSGROVE SPEAKING COACH RECEIVES HIGHLY COMMENDED AT NATIONAL SPEAKER AWARDS
Bromsgrove-based speaker coach and two-time TEDx speaker Dave James has received a Highly Commended award in the TEDx Speaker of the Year category at the Speaker Awards 2026. The Speaker Awards, now in its fifth year, recognises the most inspiring and innovative...
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Bromsgrove office
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced two promotions at its Bromsgrove office. Deborah Perry has been promoted to Senior Associate within the firm’s Private Client division, while Claire Liddy has been promoted to Associate within the Property Litigation division. The...
Leading Anti-Poverty Author to Speak at Worcester’s Hive Library
One of the nation’s leading experts on poverty and its causes is to give a talk at Worcester’s Hive Library, after praising the landmark building in her latest book. In Impoverished: How to Fix Britain’s Poverty Problem, renowned author and film-maker Joanna Mack...
Pioneering Plant Hire Solutions for Construction Organisations for Nearly 30 Years
For nearly three decades, WHC Hire Services has been quietly building something far more valuable than a plant hire fleet. A reputation. One that spans from local tradespeople and regional contractors right through to some of the UK’s largest national utility...
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