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SUTCLIFFE & CO EXPANDS TEAM WITH FOUR NEW APPOINTMENTS
Worcester-based insurance broker Sutcliffe & Co has welcomed four new team members as part of the company’s continued growth and expansion programme. Joining the team are Kamil Ambroziak, Lucas Martin and Chris Parker as Client Advisors, alongside Dan...
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SUTCLIFFE & CO EXPANDS TEAM WITH FOUR NEW APPOINTMENTS
Worcester-based insurance broker Sutcliffe & Co has welcomed four new team members as part of the company’s continued growth and expansion programme. Joining the team are Kamil Ambroziak, Lucas Martin and Chris Parker as Client Advisors, alongside Dan...
Member News
Law firm welcomes the next generation of legal talent
A group of seven trainee solicitors have joined Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors as it continues to invest in the next generation of talent. The new trainees beginning their two-year training contracts are Gabriella Livesey, Katie Stubbs, Ella Gray, Lauren...
Why Muriel Spark’s Vision Still Resonates in the Digital Era
An award-winning biographer says celebrated novelist Muriel Spark would have been fascinated by social media, online identity, and the modern information age ahead of a special literary event in Worcester next month. James Bailey, author of Muriel Spark biography Like...
Patron & Strategic News
BAE SYSTEMS AND NMITE PARTNER TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY AND WIRELESS SYSTEMS ENGINEERS
BAE Systems and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) have partnered to launch a new Master of Science (MSc) degree programme in Radio Frequency (RF) and Wireless Systems Engineering, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of specialist...
OWB Creative donates craft boxes to charity to support childhood cancer families
Generous marketing specialists OWB Creative have donated colourful craft boxes to a charity supporting families impacted by childhood cancer. The team at OWB Creative, part of Chamber Member DRPG Group, decorated and filled four large boxes with crafting gifts and...
Chamber News
LSIP Event
Business leaders and education providers in the Midlands have urged the new Government to ‘stick to the plan’ when it comes to closing the skills gap and helping businesses to develop the labour force they need. The plea came at an event celebrating the progress made...
Welcome New Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Ansonware – Software development and IT consultancy company Apeiron Consulting Ltd – Portfolio Cheif Financial Officer and Consultancy Attain Auditing Ltd – ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor...
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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
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...
Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for...
Skills News
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Charity News
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...
Gift Aid Fuels 105 life-saving missions for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
To mark Gift Aid Awareness Day on Thursday 9th October, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is showcasing the incredible impact of a simple tick box exercise, and how it can save lives. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters and the power of Gift Aid, the...
Calm Before The Inflation Storm
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...
BCC News
Calm Before The Inflation Storm
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...
Worcestershire News
Ballards LLP’s New Elmley House: A Showcase of Collaboration
Worcestershire’s renowned accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has recently unveiled their new office, Elmley House, located at the Oakmoore Court site. This architectural accomplishment is the result of a collaboration between three companies: Ballards LLP,...
Oak House Workspace: West Worcester’s Co-working Space is Open for you!
St John’s first co-working space opened in April 2023 and is already welcoming members from Worcestershire’s small business community. They joined the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce in January 2024. Oak House Workspace is a 2,200 square-foot...
Herefordshire News
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...
Daniel joins team at Wyevale Nurseries
DANIEL Maskew whose previous role was with Boningale Nurseries has joined one of the UK’s leading commercial growers as its Amenity Sales Executive (July 2023). In his new position at Wyevale Nurseries, which is based in Hereford, Daniel will be managing several key...
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Every Idea is Crazy Until It’s Done
On 13 June 2026, The Stunt Artists hosted our first Art, Film & Flight Exhibition at The Shell Store in Hereford, bringing together artists, adventurers, filmmakers, pilots and curious minds from across the country. When we first told people we were creating an...
KEMP Hospice Welcomes New Head of Care and Quality
Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice is pleased to announce Chrissla Davis has joined their Care Services team as Head of Care and Quality. Speaking about her appointment, Chrissla said “Throughout my career, one thing has remained constant: people always come first....
Popular Talk Brought Forward for England Game
There are still some free tickets left for a talk at The Hive this week by one of the nation’s leading experts on poverty and its causes. The talk, on Wednesday 15 July, by author Joanna Mack, has been brought forward from its initial start time to ensure that...
Trio of promotions announced as Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors
Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the promotions of three solicitors at its Birmingham Road office, recognising their expertise, dedication, and contribution to the firm’s continued success. Head of Commercial Litigation, Rebecca Rogers, has...
Operations Partner reveals why busy founders often aren’t moving forward – and what to do about it
Hannah Prosser of The Operations Project features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast, shining a light on one of the most overlooked roles in business growth. As an Operations Partner, Hannah works with founders who feel...
arrangeMY recognised as Champions of ESG at Focus Champs 2026
Worcestershire-based travel management company arrangeMY has been awarded Champions of ESG at the Focus Champions Conference 2026, recognising the company’s continued commitment to responsible business travel, sustainability, supplier engagement and social value. The...
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