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Industrial Supply Co. UK Team Takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon in Support of Mental Health Charity
MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK Team Takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon in Support of Mental Health Charity A dedicated team of runners from MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK is set to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on April 6 to raise vital funds for the...
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Industrial Supply Co. UK Team Takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon in Support of Mental Health Charity
MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK Team Takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon in Support of Mental Health Charity A dedicated team of runners from MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK is set to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on April 6 to raise vital funds for the...
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Pineapple Recruitment’s initiatives back Neurodiversity Celebration Week
A leading Worcester recruitment firm has signaled its support for this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week by urging businesses to implement more procedures which encourage neurodiverse job candidates. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialise in providing...
Lizzy Withers Promoted in New Role at ISO QSL
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) is delighted to announce the promotion of Lizzy Withers to the newly created position of Client Care Team Leader. Since joining ISO QSL in 2022, Lizzy has gained extensive knowledge of ISO certifications, having previously been appointed...
Patron & Strategic News
High Sheriff of Worcestershire visits New College Worcester to explore student life
New College Worcester (NCW) is national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or visually impaired. NCW recently hosted the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle, for an insightful visit to the campus. During his time at...
Print Advertising is not dead yet!
‘Print is dead’ often echoes through marketing circles – even more so since digital became the predominant way to advertise – says Ruby Edwards, owner of Marketing Agency You Do Better Ltd. Ruby explains: “However, for businesses like client...
Chamber News
Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force Host Charitable Event.
On Thursday 5th December, the Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force hosted a charitable event at the Officers’ Mess at 214 Battery 104 Regiment. The event was attended by Cadets and Adults from the Gheluvelt Coy, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Worcestershire,...
Prestigious Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Worcestershire Apprenticeships held its 10th annual awards evening on 28 November, honouring the very best in apprenticeships across the county. This year’s awards marked the 10th anniversary of Worcestershire Apprenticeships, with over a decade of supporting the...
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Cloud Voice Solutions and Connectivity
LOQEX is a leading provider of unified communications solutions. Our extensive expertise in the telecommunications industry enables us to streamline the operations and enhance the customer service experience of businesses across the UK. We integrate our unified...
Cloud Voice Solutions and Connectivity
LOQEX is a leading provider of unified communications solutions. Our extensive expertise in the telecommunications industry enables us to streamline the operations and enhance the customer service experience of businesses across the UK. We integrate our unified...
Policy News
Chamber Release Salary & Benefits Report 2025, In Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
The Salary & Benefits Report 2025 in partnership with Hewett Recruitment is now available to download. In October 2024, businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire were asked to share, in confidentiality, the salaries and benefits they offer to employees....
Business Challenges: How the Chamber Supports your Business.
Following the recent budget, businesses may encounter new challenges alongside ongoing pressures from the cost of living and energy crises. The Chamber provides support to help businesses grow and thrive. By conducting local research on key issues, from infrastructure...
Skills News
Blue Print Direct Mail utilise TDM’s Tech and Digital Skills Bootcamp to upskill five staff members
Blue Print Direct Mail recently completed a bespoke TDM Skills Bootcamp, upskilling five members of their team to utilise a new software being introduced by the organisation. The bespoke Skills Bootcamp focused on the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, with Managing...
The Power of People-First Leadership.
Great businesses are both smart and healthy. You can invest in all of the technology, marketing, operational efficiencies you like, but the real measure of success is how willing your people are to engage in it. In fact, there is no shortage of smart leaders who know...
Charity News
Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment Join Forces for Charity Run Supporting Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have successfully completed a challenging 10-mile charity run, from Droitwich to Worcester, raising crucial funds for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. The collaborative team undertook the demanding run from their...
Dancing for a Cause: SJL Ball Raises Vital Funds for Acorns
The annual SJL Foundation Charity Ball, held at the Bank House Hotel in Bransford, Worcester, was a resounding success, raising an incredible £32,107 on the night. The event brought together over 170 guests from SJL Insurance’s extensive network of staff, clients,...
Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Rise
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There are clear signs of a further loosening in the labour market with fewer vacancies, although they remain just...
BCC News
Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Rise
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There are clear signs of a further loosening in the labour market with fewer vacancies, although they remain just...
Worcestershire News
Marking the start of Railway 200 at the Severn Valley Railway
Around 100 heritage railway volunteers from across the UK came together at the Severn Valley Railway on Sunday 5 January, to launch Railway 200, a celebration of the 200th anniversary of modern railways. Representatives from 15 UK heritage lines and locomotive owning...
Worcester City Plan Consultation
Residents, local businesses and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on a new plan that sets out the City Council’s ambitions for Worcester over the next five years. The draft City Plan 2025-2030 envisions Worcester as an ambitious, vibrant and welcoming...
Herefordshire News
Gwen Walford Care Home Celebrates Win at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2024
Gwen Walford Nursing Home is thrilled to announce its success at the prestigious Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards, where the home’s dedicated staff member, Gideon Kusi, won The Good Nurse Award. These awards celebrate the hard work, dedication,...
Rotherwood Healthcare Launches Pioneering Wellness Programme to Enhance Resident Well-Being
Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning healthcare provider, is excited to announce the official launch of its Rotherwood Wellness Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance the health and well-being of residents across its care homes. This...
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Stephen Alexander raises money for Redditch food bank, Friends of Isaac
Redditch-based bid management and marketing consultancy, Stephen Alexander, has supported Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank. The business recently ran a campaign to generate funds from their clients all over the UK to support the charity and proudly presented the...
Hereford-based Orbital10, a leading IT support and managed service provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pro-Active, a prominent direct and digital marketing company
Orbital10 has established itself as a trusted partner in IT support, managed services and cybersecurity. The acquisition marks Orbital10’s continued diversification, enhancing its service offerings to include comprehensive digital and data marketing solutions. The aim...
National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs
• 82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business • Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) • Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...
Winners of the Herefordshire Tourism Awards 2024 have been Announced
Industry experts selected the county’s winning tourism businesses in our very first Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards. We’re delighted to congratulate our winners and are super excited that they will be put forward to the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence...
Director Laura Barnwell Shares Career Success Story at Ballards LLP
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Ballards LLP highlights Director Laura Barnwell’s journey from mathematics graduate to accounting leader. Laura Barnwell, Director at Ballards LLP, discovered her interest in accounting through work experience...
Welcome to our New Members – March 2025
Our warmest welcome to our new members – AJB Sports in Education – Sports Coaching company proudly working Pre Schools and Primary schools, running Girls Football, Childrens Birthday Parties and Childrens Holiday Camps in Worcester. With an innovative...
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