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University of Worcester Shortlisted for Student Nursing Times Award
The training and education of nursing associates at the University of Worcester has been recognised with a shortlisting in this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards. The University is in the running for the prestigious Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of...
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University of Worcester Shortlisted for Student Nursing Times Award
The training and education of nursing associates at the University of Worcester has been recognised with a shortlisting in this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards. The University is in the running for the prestigious Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of...
Member News
Fuel Your Morning with the Primrose Hospice’s Business Breakfast
Primrose Hospice would love to invite their community to their upcoming Business Breakfast on Wednesday 19th February. They will be joined by Nigel Watson, a local motivational speaker and endurance athlete, who will speak about his endurance challenges. Nigel is...
Brockencote Hall Lands Green Tourism Accolade Amid Net Zero Ambitions
A boutique Kidderminster hotel has landed a world-leading certification for its green credentials after a bumper year of sustainability successes – as it strives to become net zero by 2040. The four red star Brockencote Hall Hotel has been recognised by Green Tourism...
Patron & Strategic News
Leading property consultancy announces five promotions in Worcester
A leading property consultancy has announced five promotions at its Worcester office following a strong period of success for the firm. Fisher German has promoted both Charlotte Watson and Sean Moran to associates and Agatha Hazelgrove, Rory Garside and Sophie Kelly...
University Donates Linen Supplies to Hospitals in Ukraine
Around 300 sets of bed linen have been sent from accommodation at the University of Worcester to hospitals in war affected regions of Ukraine. The duvet covers, pillowcases and bed sheets, weighing more than half a tonne, were taken by van to the Kharkiv and Donetsk...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire Hereford First Aid Ltd – Hereford First Aid was established to provide fun, interactive first aid training for local businesses. The Orchard at Munsley –...
Chair’s Report – December 2022
On this occasion, I would like to reflect a little about our region and how your Chamber provides a business network-orientated organisation to help your company in many activities and growth strategies. Our two counties continue to be a dynamic and vibrant business...
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Advantage Storage and Handling Limited join the Chamber
Advantage Storage and Handling Ltd is a leading, Worcestershire based mezzanine floor and industrial space fit out supplier and installer for over 25 years. Working with businesses of all sizes to expand, adapt or transform their workspaces to support growth, combat...
Advantage Storage and Handling Limited join the Chamber
Advantage Storage and Handling Ltd is a leading, Worcestershire based mezzanine floor and industrial space fit out supplier and installer for over 25 years. Working with businesses of all sizes to expand, adapt or transform their workspaces to support growth, combat...
Policy News
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund open competition for 2021
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £40 million in grants to carry out feasibility and engineering studies into energy efficiency and decarbonisation technologies for industrial processes. There are two strands to the competition; feasibility and engineering...
Innovate UK launches Creative Industries Fund
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £2.5 million in innovation projects. The funding is from the £750m COVID support fund to help businesses bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. UK registered micro and small businesses in the...
Skills News
Three new Businesses pledge their support to improving Careers Education
Three new Cornerstone Employers have pledged their support to developing the county’s future workforce. The three companies, DRP Group, Platform Housing Group and QinetiQ are the latest organisations from across the county to join the growing list of businesses...
EU Settlement Scheme Reopens for Applications
Home Office support services and application routes associated with the EU Settlement Scheme have now all fully reopened in line with public health guidance. This includes the reopening of the postal route for submitting identity documents for applicants who are...
Charity News
Mulled Wine Anyone? Charity Networking Event Friday 2nd December 4-7pm at Kingsway House
The next charity networking event is in aid of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust https://www.gkcct.org/ and will take place on Friday 2nd December from 4 pm until 7 pm. Kingsway House will be looking extra fabulous with lanterns and twinkling lights and you will...
Mayor of Pershore’s Tabletop Sale and Raffle in aid of Brain Tumour Research
A local Worcestershire fayre is being held to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research on Saturday 3 December 2022 from 10am onwards at the Pershore Town Hall. A call is being made to all crafters and food stalls who would like to be involved in the fayre to get in touch...
Business Hoping For End To Rate Rises
Commenting on the Bank of England’s latest rise in the interest rate to 5.25%, Vicky Pryce, BCC Economic Advisory Council member, said: “Businesses across the UK will be fervently hoping that today’s rise in interest rates is the last they will see. “While many...
BCC News
Business Hoping For End To Rate Rises
Commenting on the Bank of England’s latest rise in the interest rate to 5.25%, Vicky Pryce, BCC Economic Advisory Council member, said: “Businesses across the UK will be fervently hoping that today’s rise in interest rates is the last they will see. “While many...
Worcestershire News
arrangeMY Escape are hosting their second holiday show at the prestigious Guildhall in Worcester
The award-winning independent travel agency arrangeMY Escape are hosting their second holiday show. This is to be held in the historic city centre of Worcester at the prestigious Guildhall on Sunday 1st October from 11am – 3pm. Travel experts from both arrangeMY...
Webinar to discuss how SME law firms can build a client focused brand
How to build a client-focused brand and the impact that a law firm’s pricing model has on the client experience are the key topics to be discussed by an expert legal panel, for the second episode of series two of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars. Joining...
Herefordshire News
Marches businesses invited to apply for grants of up to £1million before March deadline
Businesses across the Marches are being urged to move quickly to take advantage of a hugely successful funding programme which has helped create almost 500 new jobs and establish six new businesses. The Business Growth Programme (BGP2) has awarded almost £4.5million...
Pippin Copywriting sponsors NMITE Masterclass with Andrew Haines, CEO of Network Rail
NMITE’s latest Masterclass: Lessons in Leadership was sponsored by Chamber member Pippin Copywriting Ltd. The Masterclass, held on 2 February, was with Andrew Haines, OBE, CEO of Network Rail, and featured an audience Q&A. Catherine Every, Director of Pippin...
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Kidderminster College Skills Bootcamp Helps Martin Iliffie Launch New Career in Health & Social Care
After years of caring for family members, Martin Iliffie decided to turn his personal experience into a professional career. Thanks to the Health & Social Care Careers Bootcamp at Kidderminster College, Martin now works as part of Worcestershire County Council’s...
New Chamber of Commerce Role for Head of Worcester Business School
A senior academic from the University of Worcester has taken on a new leadership role at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Dr Scott Andrews, Head of Worcester Business School, has been made the Chair of the Worcestershire Council, and Vice...
BCC Reacts to Chancellor’s Speech
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Chancellor recognising the huge potential of British business to grow the economy and her ambition to make that happen. “Today’s speech has set the scene for her first budget which...
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Wins Prestigious Marketing Consultancy of the Year Award
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the Marketing Consultancy of the Year award in the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2024/25. This prestigious recognition comes after a rigorous selection process, in which over 90,000...
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...
Rotherwood Healthcare Named Finalists at the Love Laundry Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare Named Finalists at the Love Laundry Awards 2024 Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning care provider, is delighted to announce that two of its nursing homes, Dorset House in Droitwich Spa and Kington Court in Kington, Herefordshire, have been...
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