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BRI Wealth Management’s Ben Crabbe leads fundraising drive for The Matt Gallagher Foundation
Ben Crabbe, Associate Director and Financial Planner at BRI Wealth Management plc, is leading a series of fundraising events in support of The Matt Gallagher Foundation, which helps people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their families. The first event, a...
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BRI Wealth Management’s Ben Crabbe leads fundraising drive for The Matt Gallagher Foundation
Ben Crabbe, Associate Director and Financial Planner at BRI Wealth Management plc, is leading a series of fundraising events in support of The Matt Gallagher Foundation, which helps people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their families. The first event, a...
Member News
Conference to Examine Impact of Brexit on Politics and Law in the UK
The two-day conference, held on June 25 and 26 and funded by the Society of Legal Scholars, will hear from some of the biggest names in politics, who’ll be discussing how Britain’s departure from the EU impacted accountability, parliament, rights and equality, and...
Going the extra mile as law firm backs marathon runner’s charity effort
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has backed a local businesswoman by donating a four-figure sum to support her recent London Marathon effort. Through its mfg Charitable Foundation, the law firm has donated £1,000 to the Make a Wish Foundation via Sarah Cutler, a...
Patron & Strategic News
University of Worcester Dedicates Room to Honour Former Mayor Brenda Sheridan
A major room at the University of Worcester has been dedicated for Brenda Sheridan, a long-serving member of staff and highly respected community leader, councillor and former Mayor of Worcester. Brenda was an exceptional lecturer and highly valued member of staff at...
Solicitor issues alert to businesses ahead of Employment law changes
One of the county’s leading employment lawyers has urged business to ensure they are prepared and have ‘ticked all the boxes’ ahead of sweeping changes to Employment laws. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg Solicitors, has taken steps to warn...
Chamber News
Learning on-the-go: EG People Development launches new eLearning offering
Malvern-based business EG People Development, led by Liz Gait, unveiled their new online learning platform at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s recent Business Expo. EG People Development officially launched their eLearning programme at the...
CHAMBER NETWORK RESPONDS TO HS2 ANNOUNCEMENT
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following recent speculation, businesses remained hopeful that the Prime Minister would listen to their calls to push on and deliver the long-term infrastructure this country needs. “This is disappointing news for...
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Meet The Team – D & G Security Systems
At D&G Security Systems Ltd we are dedicated to offering a personal service to domestic and commercial clients, both locally and nationally. We are insurance approved, SSAIB registered and police compliant. All our staff are DBS inspected. We install and maintain...
Meet The Team – D & G Security Systems
At D&G Security Systems Ltd we are dedicated to offering a personal service to domestic and commercial clients, both locally and nationally. We are insurance approved, SSAIB registered and police compliant. All our staff are DBS inspected. We install and maintain...
Policy News
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open!
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
QES 4 Now Available!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q4 2022, sponsored by the Worcestershire County Council’s Clean Growth team. Over 430 businesses in the two counties completed the survey, The research...
Skills News
Government Kickstart Scheme is live for businesses to apply
Today (02/09/2020) the government’s Kickstart scheme starts.
If you are an employer looking to create job placements for young people, check if you can apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
Distinction awarded to Chamber Apprentice
Hannah Giles, Digital Marketing Apprentice for the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has today, qualified with Distinction in her apprenticeship qualification.
Hannah joined the Chamber in 2019, and with support and mentoring from the Chamber Marketing team, began her apprenticeship qualification in partnership with TDM.
Charity News
Dogs are Welcome in the Cinema at The Courtyard’s Dog Friendly Halloween Screening
Saturday 26 October, 11am Following the huge success of its dog friendly screenings, The Courtyard is thrilled to announce a further dog friendly screening of Scooby Doo (2002, PG) on Saturday 26 October at 11am. In Scooby Doo (2002, PG) after an acrimonious break up,...
KEMP Hospice Celebrates 55 Years of Care and Support
Throughout 2024, Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice has been celebrating 55 years of providing care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and bereavement in the region. Originally formed in 1969, KEMP has gone on to become a dedicated Day Hospice...
Budget Must Kickstart Sluggish Economy
Reacting to the latest GDP data published this morning by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “With a backdrop of weak business and investment confidence, sluggish Q3 growth of just 0.1% is unsurprising. “But the...
BCC News
Budget Must Kickstart Sluggish Economy
Reacting to the latest GDP data published this morning by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “With a backdrop of weak business and investment confidence, sluggish Q3 growth of just 0.1% is unsurprising. “But the...
Worcestershire News
Mayor of Worcester to open Bizfest this November
Real World Consultancy (RWC) is excited to announce the first-ever BizFest, a business festival celebrating the very best of small and micro businesses. The event will take place on 23rd November 2023 at the Royal Porcelain Works in Worcester. BizFest will be opened...
Introducing Brusco Food Group to the Chamber
Brusco Food Group is delighted to have joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce membership. Brusco Food Group is a trusted supplier of food and beverage products and quality ingredients to manufacturers, food service and retail. The Group has...
Herefordshire News
NMITE Open Day – Saturday 25 March
Explore the NMITE Campus this weekend! We’ll be showcasing NMITE’s stand-out differences, as a UK breakthrough in university education, at our Blackfriars Campus in Hereford on Saturday 25th March 2023, 10.30am till 2pm and booking is open to all. Come and explore our...
Investing in Herefordshire County’s Roads
Herefordshire Council is continuing to invest in the county’s infrastructure, with 21 road resurfacing schemes being completed this spring. Working together with Balfour Beatty Living Places, the road resurfacing will help to improve and maintain the highway network...
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Worcester Bosch announces retirement of CEO, Carl Arntzen
Arntzen, who has held the position since 2011, will step down at the end of April 2026 Worcester, UK, 16 December – Leading heating multi-tech manufacturer Worcester Bosch has today announced that its CEO, Carl Arntzen, will be retiring in early 2026. He will be...
Fears Over Low Value Imports Reform
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that removing the UK’s tariff exemption for low value imports could risk pushing up prices, harming small businesses and reducing trade intensity. The government is considering the move after the US removed its ‘de...
ONE Creative environments (ONE) becomes a Strategic Member
Multi-disciplinary design company ONE Creative environments (ONE) is delighted to become a Strategic Member of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1975, ONE has grown significantly and now operates from offices in Birmingham, Cardiff and...
Bookkeeping firm ready for growth after accessing BCRS Business Loans finance
A bookkeeping business is preparing for growth having expanded its workforce thanks to funding accessed through BCRS Business Loans. Drive Ahead Bookkeeping, based in Shelton New Road, Stoke-on-Trent, is using funds secured from Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans...
John Truslove helps fledgling concrete and stone machinery firm start up in Redditch
A newly formed stone polishing equipment supplier has launched in Redditch, with the aid of commercial property agents John Truslove. AK Surface Solutions has taken a five-year lease on the 1,180 sq ft unit at 12 Dunlop Road, on the Hunt End Industrial Estate, on a...
Cyber resilience – Are you ready for when it hits the fan?
In an age where digital threats are evolving faster than ever, resilience is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a business imperative. We’re bringing together decision-makers from across the region to explore how organisations can prepare for, respond to, and...
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