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Still Time to Nominate Outstanding Graduates as Entries Continue to Impress
There’s still time to nominate exceptional graduates for the University of Worcester’s first-ever Alumni Awards, as entries continue to highlight the remarkable impact of its alumni. The awards, spanning 10 categories, will celebrate graduates who are making a...
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Still Time to Nominate Outstanding Graduates as Entries Continue to Impress
There’s still time to nominate exceptional graduates for the University of Worcester’s first-ever Alumni Awards, as entries continue to highlight the remarkable impact of its alumni. The awards, spanning 10 categories, will celebrate graduates who are making a...
Member News
OCM revisits the golden era of business laptops
Does the sound of a Windows 95 startup screen or the sight of a chunky IBM ThinkPad bring back memories of early business computing to you? Recently the team at OCM dusted off a collection of vintage business laptops from the 1990s, including iconic IBM ThinkPads,...
John Truslove secures new HQ for Redditch IT firm
Property agency John Truslove has helped IT consultancy FAIT UK mark its 25th anniversary with a move to new headquarters in Redditch. The company works with clients across the Midlands, providing a range of IT and telecoms services. They worked with Ian Parker, joint...
Patron & Strategic News
Celebrating Our Rising Star: Laura Wins Prestigious Fundraising Award
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is delighted to share that Laura, our Community and Events Fundraising Officer, has won the Chartered Institute of Fundraising West Midlands Rising Star Award. The award recognises fundraisers across the West Midlands who make an...
Worcester Athletes Complete Cutting-Edge Performance Testing Ahead of Huge Relay Attempt
Two brothers from Worcester have taken part in advanced physical testing at the University of Worcester, as they prepare for a two-man continuous relay run from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of Help for Heroes. Alfie and Joe Pritchard will set off from the...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Arkif Limited – Business Consultancy based in Malvern. Dewsall Court – A unique destination venue in the heart of Herefordshire used for weddings, gatherings and corporate events. Eventuelle...
Salary & Benefits Survey 2023/24
With many local businesses experiencing challenges trying to recruit locally, in order to maintain business growth. Addressing the local and regional skills gap remains one of the Chamber’s priorities as we continue to support businesses in the months ahead. According...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Alentar UK Limited Alentar UK were founded in April 2020 to operate in delivering excellent business support, leaving our Customers stronger through the relationship both financially and through the...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Alentar UK Limited Alentar UK were founded in April 2020 to operate in delivering excellent business support, leaving our Customers stronger through the relationship both financially and through the...
Policy News
Herefordshire and Worcestershire to ‘Level Up’ with Government Funding Announced
Almost £40 million of funding from the government’s £2.1bn Levelling Up fund will be granted to projects in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, it was announced today (19 January 2023). Over 100 projects from across the UK have been awarded funding from Round 2 of the...
Chancellor places emphasis on stability and growth in his Autumn budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his much-anticipated Autumn Statement, with an emphasis on stability, growth, and public services. The tackling of inflation was key on the Chancellor’s agenda after it hit a 41-year high of 11.1%. Bringing down inflation will...
Skills News
College group selected to deliver three new T Level routes
A leading college group which operates across Warwickshire and Worcestershire has been selected to offer three new T Level routes. WCG (formerly Warwickshire College Group) will be delivering the Health and Science, Engineering and Manufacturing, and Construction...
Virtual open events and learning prove a hit for WCG
A leading college group based in Warwickshire and Worcestershire, which was among the first colleges in the country to run virtual open events during the Coronavirus lockdown, will continue using online platforms as a showcase for prospective students. WCG (formerly...
Charity News
Local Businesses Raise Over £3,000 for Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcester-based accountancy firm Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have joined forces in an impressive fundraising campaign, raising over £3,000 to date for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. Through a series of challenging and creative events, employees...
Dom Joly discusses The Conspiracy Tour which comes to The Courtyard on Wednesday 30 October, 7.30pm
Tell me what can audiences expect from The Conspiracy Tour ? It’s a companion to my latest travel book- The Conspiracy Tourist in which I travelled the globe again looking into the strange world of the Conspiracy Theorist. I will take the audience through a range of...
Unlocking AI Potential: How the BCC AI Academy Is Helping Local Businesses Thrive
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword, but a business imperative, the BCC AI Academy is proving to be a game-changer for regional organisations. This is not just theoretical training; it’s a practical, hands-on programme...
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Unlocking AI Potential: How the BCC AI Academy Is Helping Local Businesses Thrive
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword, but a business imperative, the BCC AI Academy is proving to be a game-changer for regional organisations. This is not just theoretical training; it’s a practical, hands-on programme...
Worcestershire News
Garland Surgical Limited Join the Chamber
Garland Surgical Ltd was founded in early 2022, a collaboration between British-Maltese Entrepreneur Simon Mifsud, Netherlands based Health-Tech Venture Builder NLC and the inventing team from the University of Malta. Garland is dedicated to pioneering innovation in...
Chamber member supports award-winning West Mercia Police VAWG campaign
Chamber member Ruby Edwards of You Do Better is delighted to be a part of the award-winning Safer Streets project by West Mercia Police, that has been honoured with a prestigious Regional Award. CAPTION: L-R: Campaign Manager Ruby Edwards (You Do Better Ltd) with...
Herefordshire News
Wyevale Nurseries’ Perennial charity salvias ready for garden centres to order for summer
Garden Centres keen to support the horticultural industry charity Perennial can this month order two special salvias for delivery in the summer to help raise funds for the organisation (March 2023). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries says the new plants, which were...
Cosford finance event a must for Marches businesses, says champion
Businesses across the Marches cannot afford to miss out on a high-profile event which brings together a host of finance experts, a business champion says. Marches Local Enterprise Partnership access to finance champion Paul Kalinauckas says the free March 24 event at...
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Oakchurch Farm Shop and Community Power Join Forces
Community Power has announced a new partnership with Oakchurch Farm Shop that will help provide fresh produce for thousands of meals at Lee’s Place, the charity’s hot food hub supporting people experiencing homelessness in Herefordshire. Lee’s Place, located in...
The Day I Stopped Waiting to Live
There’s a moment most of us recognise, even if we never say it out loud. You’re sitting at your desk — good job, good salary, all the boxes ticked and something quietly asks: is this it?For Kamelia, that question got louder the day she lost her...
Stroke
A stroke can be caused by one of two things. A mild stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack – TIA),which is a blockage in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, or a severe stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident – CVA), which is a bleed on the brain. Both conditions...
PUUC Architecture Announces Support for Bewdley Community Organisation Reach
A Worcestershire-based architecture firm has announced its support for a local organisation that provides essential services for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health needs. PUUC Architecture confirmed it will be working alongside Reach...
Worcester company pledges year of support to dementia charity to celebrate 30th anniversary
A pioneering access management company is celebrating its 30th anniversary by pledging a year of support for a dementia charity close to its heart and vision. The Key Safe Company designs, manufactures and supplies key safes that have revolutionised the way social...
Hazelton Mountford welcomes Peter Sherwood to the team
Hazelton Mountford is delighted to share that Peter Sherwood has joined the senior leadership team, bringing more than 30 years of commercial insurance experience to the Independent Chartered Insurance Brokerage. Peter steps in as a Branch Director, where his deep...
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