On 26 March, a new Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire Area Council was appointed. Mark Smith, Relationship Director at Lloyds Bank took up the post, securing him a position onto the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and Mark will also be next ‘in line’ for the...
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Back to business
For the first time in months, pub gardens, shops and hairdressers welcomed back customers as they reopened on Monday as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions. In what has been a challenging beginning of the year for many, this next step will represent a chance...
Broadbent selects Kidderminster’s OGL Computer to overhaul IT infrastructure for scalable growth post-Covid-19
Halifax-based Broadbent Welding & Industrial Supplies has upgraded its business-wide IT infrastructure and operations with a suite of IT solutions from its Kidderminster HQ'd technology partner OGL Computer, to support scalable growth. The West Yorkshire welding...
Local travel agent provides clarity on travel restrictions
Worcester travel agent and Chamber Member ArrangeMY Escape says the ‘media frenzy’ over holidays abroad could have a bigger impact on bookings than the rules themselves. Jennifer Lynch, General Manager of ArrangeMY Escape, spoke out about the headlines all over...
Now We’re Talking with Art – Redditch art trail
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, in partnership with Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Councils, are currently recruiting businesses for the second in a series of outdoor art trails. The ‘Now We’re Talking with Art’ campaign will...
Chamber CEO talks with You Do Better PR
You Do Better PR have enjoyed a hugely positive collaboration with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Since 2018 the local PR Agency have been Members of the Chamber to make the most of their support of local industry. The Chamber provide...
Restart Grant Scheme now open for applications
On 3 March 2021, the Chancellor announced the Restart Grant Scheme to help support businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic as they reopen in line with the gradual lifting of restrictions. Applications for the Restart Scheme are now open until 30 June 2021....
Design Students Develop Educational eBooks for The National Archives
University of Worcester students have been working with The National Archives to bring key historical figures to life for an online children's educational book resource. Second year Graphic Design and Illustration students took part in a live brief set by The National...
NMITE appoints new Chair of Board of Trustees: Terence Jagger, CBE
NMITE has announced the appointment of Terence Jagger, CBE as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Until recently, Terence Jagger was Chair of the Board of Governors, Bath Spa University, a position he has held since November 2016. He will take over from Dame...
Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released yesterday (Monday 12 April), has revealed the stark issues facing UK exporters in the first months of this year. The survey of more than 2,900 UK exporters revealed that the percentage of...