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Pineapple Recruitment celebrates third birthday as growth plans gather pace
A Worcester-based recruitment firm is celebrating its third birthday after a period of sustained growth that has seen it create new jobs, expand into new sectors and strengthen its presence across the UK. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in recruiting talent...
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Pineapple Recruitment celebrates third birthday as growth plans gather pace
A Worcester-based recruitment firm is celebrating its third birthday after a period of sustained growth that has seen it create new jobs, expand into new sectors and strengthen its presence across the UK. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in recruiting talent...
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Pineapple Recruitment celebrates third birthday as growth plans gather pace
A Worcester-based recruitment firm is celebrating its third birthday after a period of sustained growth that has seen it create new jobs, expand into new sectors and strengthen its presence across the UK. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in recruiting talent...
Call for exhibitors as Worcester STEAMfest returns
Businesses, educators, community groups and organisations are being invited to apply for exhibition space at Worcester’s popular STEAMfest. Taking place at The Hive on Saturday 23 January, STEAMfest brings together science, technology, engineering, arts, and...
Patron & Strategic News
Call for exhibitors as Worcester STEAMfest returns
Businesses, educators, community groups and organisations are being invited to apply for exhibition space at Worcester’s popular STEAMfest. Taking place at The Hive on Saturday 23 January, STEAMfest brings together science, technology, engineering, arts, and...
Kimal Wins Global Britain Award
Kimal PLC has won the Global Britain Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026. The Chamber Business Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of members of the Chamber of Commerce network....
Chamber News
Kimal Wins Global Britain Award
Kimal PLC has won the Global Britain Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026. The Chamber Business Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of members of the Chamber of Commerce network....
Help Shape the Future of Workforce Health Support
Sickness absence is more than a number on a spreadsheet. It can reveal important trends in workforce health, highlight where employees may need additional support and show where action could make the greatest difference. By understanding and using absence data...
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Welcome New Members | September 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout September: ABC Leisure Group – ABC Leisure Group Limited has been building and operating a hire fleet and providing full marina services to canal users for over 45 years, with a thorough experience of...
Welcome New Members | September 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout September: ABC Leisure Group – ABC Leisure Group Limited has been building and operating a hire fleet and providing full marina services to canal users for over 45 years, with a thorough experience of...
Policy News
Help Shape the Future of Workforce Health Support
Sickness absence is more than a number on a spreadsheet. It can reveal important trends in workforce health, highlight where employees may need additional support and show where action could make the greatest difference. By understanding and using absence data...
Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2026 Report Released
We are pleased to announce the release of our Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2026 Report, providing an insight into the experiences, challenges and opportunities facing businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. A total of 236 businesses contributed to...
Skills News
Hazelton Mountford Welcomes New Apprentices After Record Recruitment Campaign
Hazelton Mountford has welcomed two new apprentices, Harry and Yasmina, following its most competitive apprenticeship recruitment process to date. The pair have joined the independent insurance broker to begin their careers through a structured apprenticeship...
Pioneering pilot gives Herefordshire students an insight into construction
One of the region’s biggest construction firms has given students across Herefordshire an insight into careers in the sector through a pioneering new programme. Multi award-winning firm McPhillips, which is delivering a new £10m transport hub in Hereford, was...
Charity News
West Mercia Search & Rescue Completes Our 3 Peaks Challenge
West Mercia Search & Rescue is an entirely volunteer, registered charity, supporting police and emergency services across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire in the search for vulnerable, high risk missing people. We are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a...
Hoople Support Restart a Heart
Hoople Training are once again supporting Restart a Heart, providing free CPR training at venues across Hereford. Join the team to learn and practice CPR techniques, as well as learning how to locate and use a defibrillator. There is no need to book – just drop...
Kimal Wins Global Britain Award
Kimal PLC has won the Global Britain Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026. The Chamber Business Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of members of the Chamber of Commerce network....
BCC News
Kimal Wins Global Britain Award
Kimal PLC has won the Global Britain Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026. The Chamber Business Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of members of the Chamber of Commerce network....
Worcestershire News
Finalists and sponsors confirmed for 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The finalists and sponsors have been announced for the prestigious 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. Over 30 finalists have been announced for 2026 from across 10 categories. These categories recognising the very best apprentices, employers, training...
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...
Herefordshire News
Child Employment: A quick guide for young people, parents, carers and employers
Hello, We would be grateful for your help in sharing some important information with businesses across Herefordshire. Many local businesses offer valuable opportunities for young people to gain work experience, develop new skills and earn money through part-time...
Herefordshire Skills Conference 2026 | Building the workforce Herefordshire needs for the future
Businesses, employers and skills partners from across Herefordshire will come together next month to look at one of the biggest questions facing the county: how do we make sure we have the skills and talent needed to support future growth? The Herefordshire Skills...
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Pineapple Recruitment celebrates third birthday as growth plans gather pace
A Worcester-based recruitment firm is celebrating its third birthday after a period of sustained growth that has seen it create new jobs, expand into new sectors and strengthen its presence across the UK. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in recruiting talent...
Call for exhibitors as Worcester STEAMfest returns
Businesses, educators, community groups and organisations are being invited to apply for exhibition space at Worcester’s popular STEAMfest. Taking place at The Hive on Saturday 23 January, STEAMfest brings together science, technology, engineering, arts, and...
West Mercia Search & Rescue Completes Our 3 Peaks Challenge
West Mercia Search & Rescue is an entirely volunteer, registered charity, supporting police and emergency services across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire in the search for vulnerable, high risk missing people. We are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a...
Kimal Wins Global Britain Award
Kimal PLC has won the Global Britain Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026. The Chamber Business Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of members of the Chamber of Commerce network....
New Office Space available to Let at ZwickRoell, Worcester Six Business Park
Members of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce ZwickRoell are pleased to share an opportunity for a local business to rent its First Floor Unit on the Worcester Six Business Park. This impressive facility boasts approximately 2,748 sq ft (255.3...
Child Employment: A quick guide for young people, parents, carers and employers
Hello, We would be grateful for your help in sharing some important information with businesses across Herefordshire. Many local businesses offer valuable opportunities for young people to gain work experience, develop new skills and earn money through part-time...
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