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Primrose Partners Networking Dinner
Primrose Hospice will host an inspiring Networking Dinner at Hogarths Stone Manor, Kidderminster (DY10 4PJ), on Thursday 1 October 2026. Primrose Partners and other local businesses interested in learning more about the Hospice’s work are invited to join the...
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Primrose Partners Networking Dinner
Primrose Hospice will host an inspiring Networking Dinner at Hogarths Stone Manor, Kidderminster (DY10 4PJ), on Thursday 1 October 2026. Primrose Partners and other local businesses interested in learning more about the Hospice’s work are invited to join the...
Member News
Workwear Specialist Joins Chamber to Support Local Businesses
Cooper & James Workwear Specialists has joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as part of its commitment to building stronger relationships with businesses across the two counties. Based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Cooper &...
Worcester Bosch announced as official sponsor of Worcester City Women FC
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC) has announced Worcester Bosch, one of the UK’s leading heating and cooling brands, as its sponsor for the 2026/27 football season, ahead of the team’s first game on Sunday. The partnership unites one of the city’s heritage businesses...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Bosch announced as official sponsor of Worcester City Women FC
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC) has announced Worcester Bosch, one of the UK’s leading heating and cooling brands, as its sponsor for the 2026/27 football season, ahead of the team’s first game on Sunday. The partnership unites one of the city’s heritage businesses...
Love Gaming? Learn How to Turn it Into a Career at Event at The Hive
Anyone curious about breaking into the video games sector can hear directly from professionals working in the field at a free expert talk at The Hive. Beyond the Controller, taking place from 6.30-8pm on 17 September, will feature a panel discussion and Q&A with...
Chamber News
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 3) is Now Open – Share Your Insights
The third Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year is now open, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take part. Running until 4pm on 7th September 2026, QES3 gives businesses the opportunity to share their...
The Chamber Celebrates National Award Nominations
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that three members of its team have been recognised in the prestigious British Chambers of Commerce, Chamber Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding talent and dedication within the UK Chamber...
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Welcome New Members | July 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout July: Empowered Minds BWRT Therapy & Coaching – offers BWRT psychotherapy and coaching in Worcestershire to help people create lasting positive change. Catesby & Fawkes – is a brand and...
Welcome New Members | July 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout July: Empowered Minds BWRT Therapy & Coaching – offers BWRT psychotherapy and coaching in Worcestershire to help people create lasting positive change. Catesby & Fawkes – is a brand and...
Policy News
British Chambers of Commerce Calls for Budget Action to Cut Business Costs
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to reduce the rising costs faced by UK businesses. According to the BCC, increasing government-driven costs are damaging business confidence, limiting investment, and slowing...
Behind the scenes: The Chamber work delivering results for Members
From influencing national policy to solving local business challenges, much of the Chamber’s most valuable work happens behind the scenes. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Director of Business Engagement & Policy Robert Elliot talks to...
Skills News
WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026
Growth is built one person at a time. At WHC Hire Services, that belief has never been more visible than in 2026. The Tewkesbury-based plant and equipment hire company has appointed four new apprentices this year, taking the total proportion of staff either...
Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...
Charity News
Primrose Partners Networking Dinner
Primrose Hospice will host an inspiring Networking Dinner at Hogarths Stone Manor, Kidderminster (DY10 4PJ), on Thursday 1 October 2026. Primrose Partners and other local businesses interested in learning more about the Hospice’s work are invited to join the...
Ever wondered what a children’s hospice really looks like? Now you can take a virtual tour
State-of-the-art technology is giving people the chance to step inside Acorns Children’s Hospice from wherever they are. Ever wondered what it’s really like inside a children’s hospice? Now people across the West Midlands can find out for themselves without even...
Economic Priorities For Government: Productivity
The UK has a new Prime Minister who has promised to revive the nation’s economic fortunes. But he follows a succession of PMs who have pledged the same without ever managing to consistently deliver. At the British Chambers of Commerce, we think about little else than...
BCC News
Economic Priorities For Government: Productivity
The UK has a new Prime Minister who has promised to revive the nation’s economic fortunes. But he follows a succession of PMs who have pledged the same without ever managing to consistently deliver. At the British Chambers of Commerce, we think about little else than...
Worcestershire News
Coffee Express opens at Kidderminster Town station
The Severn Valley Railway has opened its new Coffee Express grab-and-go refreshment outlet at Kidderminster Town station, with the Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor Shazu Miah, performing the opening ceremony on 29 July. Located at the front of the Railway’s...
Free bus travel for all veterans and serving personnel launching
Veterans and serving armed forces personnel across Worcestershire will soon be able to travel for free on buses. The new scheme provides free travel on the county’s commercial bus network and the Worcestershire on Demand service for veterans and serving personnel who...
Herefordshire News
Hereford Transport Hub reaches 75 per cent completion
Work on Hereford’s new Transport Hub has reached a major milestone, with the project now around 75 per cent complete and on track for an end-of-October opening. The £10 million scheme is part of the Improving Transport in Hereford programme. It will create a modern...
CXCS Wins Business of the Year at National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026
CXCS Wins Business of the Year at National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026 Herefordshire-based business support specialists CXCS are celebrating after being named Business of the Year at the National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026. The award was presented during...
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Primrose Partners Networking Dinner
Primrose Hospice will host an inspiring Networking Dinner at Hogarths Stone Manor, Kidderminster (DY10 4PJ), on Thursday 1 October 2026. Primrose Partners and other local businesses interested in learning more about the Hospice’s work are invited to join the...
Workwear Specialist Joins Chamber to Support Local Businesses
Cooper & James Workwear Specialists has joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as part of its commitment to building stronger relationships with businesses across the two counties. Based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Cooper &...
Worcester Bosch announced as official sponsor of Worcester City Women FC
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC) has announced Worcester Bosch, one of the UK’s leading heating and cooling brands, as its sponsor for the 2026/27 football season, ahead of the team’s first game on Sunday. The partnership unites one of the city’s heritage businesses...
Ever wondered what a children’s hospice really looks like? Now you can take a virtual tour
State-of-the-art technology is giving people the chance to step inside Acorns Children’s Hospice from wherever they are. Ever wondered what it’s really like inside a children’s hospice? Now people across the West Midlands can find out for themselves without even...
Love Gaming? Learn How to Turn it Into a Career at Event at The Hive
Anyone curious about breaking into the video games sector can hear directly from professionals working in the field at a free expert talk at The Hive. Beyond the Controller, taking place from 6.30-8pm on 17 September, will feature a panel discussion and Q&A with...
University Bids Farewell to ‘Lovely Sue’
A much-loved colleague of the University of Worcester has retired after 38 years of loyal and dedicated service. Sue Hudson, known as ‘Sue My Lovely’ to colleagues, students and visitors because of the friendly way she greets people, began her career at what was then...
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