The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce released their Business Manifesto 2024/25 at the Economic Conference. The publication outlines the Chamber’s plans for the next financial year, detailing the priorities for local and national government as identified by local businesses during research carried out throughout the year.
The Business Manifesto was launched at the Chamber’s Annual Economic Conference on Thursday, March 14, sponsored by Chamber Patrons, Worcestershire County Council. The Economic Conference welcomed high-profile speakers, including James Poulter, former Head of LEGO Group’s Emerging Platform Team and Founder of Vixen Labs. Marcus Wright, Senior Economist at RBS, and Jo Shepard, Sales Head at Bosch Thermotechnology.
The publication outlines the Chamber’s plans for the next financial year and, as identified by local businesses during research carried out throughout the year, details the challenges businesses face and how, as your local Chamber of Commerce, we stay committed to supporting businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The Chamber’s Business Manifesto outlines what the Chamber will deliver in 2023/24, focusing on six key areas:
- Business Costs.
- Business Growth.
- Workforce Planning.
- Cybersecurity and technology.
- International Trade.
- Sustainability
The Chamber’s Business Manifesto can be downloaded at https://hwchamber.co.uk/manifesto-2024-25