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Three Counties Showground: A Premier Events Venue at the Foot of the Malvern Hills
Three Counties Showground is one of the West Midlands’ most versatile and well‑established event venues, set at the foot of the Malvern Hills and proudly owned by the Three Counties Agricultural Society. With a heritage spanning almost 180 years, the Showground plays...
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Three Counties Showground: A Premier Events Venue at the Foot of the Malvern Hills
Three Counties Showground is one of the West Midlands’ most versatile and well‑established event venues, set at the foot of the Malvern Hills and proudly owned by the Three Counties Agricultural Society. With a heritage spanning almost 180 years, the Showground plays...
Member News
New University of Worcester Network Helps Local Firms Tap into Student Talent
The University of Worcester’s Business School has launched an ambitious new network designed to open up student talent to small and medium-sized enterprises across the region Grow Local is designed with small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in mind. By pooling...
WORCESTER MARKETING AGENCY GETS FANCY FOR MESOTHELIOMA UK
Worcester-based Prime Mix Marketing Ltd is raising awareness and funds for Mesothelioma UK, which supports individuals affected by asbestos-related lung cancer, by hosting a charity fancy dress morning on Thursday, 5th February, in memory of local man Michael Darling....
Patron & Strategic News
West Midlands employers honoured with top Defence award for Armed Forces support
Nineteen organisations from across the West Midlands region have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence’s highest Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) honour – the Gold Award – for their outstanding commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. The...
Workshop Empowers Families to Preserve Motherhood Memories
If you’ve ever thought about preserving your precious family stories to pass down to future generations, academics at the University of Worcester will be on hand to help as part of a series of events on the theme of ‘motherhood’. The events will also include a drop-in...
Chamber News
Rishi Sunak reshuffles his cabinet
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled his cabinet on Tuesday 7 February, breaking up three departments in an attempt to freshen up his cabinet. Greg Hands, a former trade minister for the Conservatives, was appointed party chair after Nadhim Zahawi was removed from...
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...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire ActiveIT – Professional IT Solutions Brinsop Court – A unique and award-winning event and wedding venue in Herefordshire Enterprise Rent-a-Car – From compact...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire ActiveIT – Professional IT Solutions Brinsop Court – A unique and award-winning event and wedding venue in Herefordshire Enterprise Rent-a-Car – From compact...
Policy News
BCC calls for negotiated settlement following latest Northern Ireland Protocol announcement
In a joint statement, Brandon Lewis MP and Lord Frost have set out the government’s intentions regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol. They have advised that the current situation can’t continue as it currently stands citing “considerable – and ongoing –...
Government announces simplified tax reporting for self-employed and small businesses
Today (20 July 2021) the government announced changes to tax reporting that will come into force by 2023. The changes will mean small businesses will be taxed on profits arising in a tax year, rather than profits of accounts ending in the tax year. Under the current...
Skills News
320 people attend Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2019 Final
28 of the county’s best apprentices, apprenticeship employers, careers leads, schools and training providers were celebrated in front of 320 people at Treetops Pavilion, West Midlands Safari Park on Thursday 14 November. The event ended with the announcement of the...
Fellowship awarded to popular local businessman and Chair of WLEP
As part of this year’s graduation ceremonies, Mark Stansfeld, local entrepreneur and Chair of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP), was named a Fellow of the University of Worcester following his outstanding work and over 30 years’ experience in his...
Charity News
Worcestershire Community Foundation and WMPCC launch Inclusive Communities Fund
Partnering with West Mercia Police & Crime Commission (WMPCC), Worcestershire Community Foundation is opening up a new grant funding opportunity for grassroots community organisations across Worcestershire. With £100,000 of funding, the Inclusive Communities Fund...
St Michael’s Hospice to open third shop in Ross-on-Wye
St Michael’s Hospice is preparing to open its latest new store in Ross-on-Wye, which will be packed with affordable pre-loved treasures. The Cantilupe Road store (HR9 7AN) will be the third St Michael’s Hospice shop in Ross-on-Wye when it opens next Tuesday...
Procurement Act Must Quickly Deliver for SMEs
Only 20% of direct public sector procurement spend was with SMEs in 2024 – a similar figure to 2023 (19%) £45.4 billion was spent by Government directly with SMEs last year, up from £42.4 billion in 2023 Median spend per SME remained at £31,000 in 2024 Local...
BCC News
Procurement Act Must Quickly Deliver for SMEs
Only 20% of direct public sector procurement spend was with SMEs in 2024 – a similar figure to 2023 (19%) £45.4 billion was spent by Government directly with SMEs last year, up from £42.4 billion in 2023 Median spend per SME remained at £31,000 in 2024 Local...
Worcestershire News
Why are motor insurance premiums at a record high?
Analysis by The Association of British Insurers (ABI), which looks at 28 million motor insurance policies, suggests that the average price paid for motor insurance in the second quarter of 2023 continued to increase. The average premium paid for private comprehensive...
Graduation Celebrations Mark the Achievements of More Than 3,000 Students
The University of Worcester will be celebrating the achievements of more than 3,000 students during a series of graduation ceremonies next month. The annual autumn graduations will see 12 ceremonies taking place in the beautiful, historic Worcester Cathedral from...
Herefordshire News
Beauty and the Beast Dementia Friendly Performance
This Christmas, audiences living with Dementia can enjoy a beast of a show in The Courtyard’s Dementia Friendly Performance of annual pantomime, Beauty and the Beast. After Beauty finds herself imprisoned by a mysterious beast in an enchanted castle, there is little...
Funding fears for projects supporting vulnerable young people and the unemployed
Major concerns have been raised over the future funding of projects in Herefordshire which support young people not in education or employment. The IN2 Training programme has helped hundreds of young people from across the county, aged 15-24, who are not in education,...
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Team Building Through Board Games: A Different Kind of Collaboration
Having a team that works well together is key to a successful business. A team needs to be able to communicate clearly, overcome obstacles, plan for the future, and react to unexpected obstacles. These are all skills that board games can teach. Many modern board games...
We’re delighted to welcome Jason Chaplin as the new Head of Commercial at DRG
With over three decades of industry experience, Jason brings exceptional depth in commercial strategy, quantity surveying, and client delivery across a broad range of sectors. Jason’s career is a masterclass in progression through skill, leadership, and hands-on...
Business Direction launches bold new look
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the brand-new, fully revamped Business Direction magazine — alongside the launch of its first dedicated website, marking a new era for the region’s leading business publication. The relaunch comes...
Study to Examine How Supplements Interact During Exercise
A new study will explore how different supplements interact in the human body during exercise. Athletes of all levels often take multiple supplements to boost performance, recovery or endurance. While much is known about how individual supplements work, less is...
Event to Tackle Growing Body Image Crisis Among Men
An event in Worcester will shed light on the rising issue of body image concerns and eating disorders in men, offering expert insights and practical guidance for those affected and those supporting them. The free event, held at the Hive Library on Wednesday November...
Prime Mix launches Strategic Marketing Package ‘Point’ for Professional Services
Worcester-based Prime Mix Marketing is excited to launch Point, a new strategic marketing package designed specifically for the professional services sector, for companies who want to achieve their business objectives with a focused marketing plan specific to their...
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