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Celebrating 6 Months of Lewis Creates: The Rise of the Fractional Head of Marketing
Six months after launching Lewis Creates, the business has undergone a significant shift from a new startup to a strategic marketing partner for companies across the region. Founded after nearly a decade working within the agency sector, the move was driven by a clear...
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Celebrating 6 Months of Lewis Creates: The Rise of the Fractional Head of Marketing
Six months after launching Lewis Creates, the business has undergone a significant shift from a new startup to a strategic marketing partner for companies across the region. Founded after nearly a decade working within the agency sector, the move was driven by a clear...
Member News
BCRS Business Loans continues its support for Purple Shoots
BCRS Business Loans is continuing its commitment to boosting micro-entrepreneurship across Wales and the West Midlands, providing more than £41,000 in further funding for Purple Shoots. The latest funding builds on an established partnership between the two...
University of Worcester Expert Sheds Light on Ukrainian Play’s Journey to the Stage
A University of Worcester expert who uncovered a Ukrainian reimagining of Shakespeare’s Othello will share the play’s remarkable journey to the stage in a special event at The Hive. Professor of Shakespeare Studies, Nicoleta Cinpoeş, helped bring the adaptation to...
Patron & Strategic News
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...
Chamber News
Thursfields advises Wiper Blades Ltd on £3.5 million sale to Vertu Motors
The corporate team at Thursfields Solicitors has advised the principal shareholders of Worcestershire-based Wiper Blades Ltd on its £3.5 million sale to Gateshead-based Vertu Motors. Thursfields director Gareth Burge and Joe Rollins provided corporate advice, assisted...
BCC Global Annual Conference 2022 – Looking Back at an Insightful Day
On Thursday 30 June, the British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference took place at the QEII Centre in London, welcoming business leaders from the UK and around the world to come together and explore the potentials of a more sustainable and responsible...
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Introducing Jerroms
Jerroms is a long-established Chartered Certified accountancy firm. Clients range from small local businesses to large groups nationwide and they have an excellent reputation for servicing clients’ accounting needs across a range of sectors. They offer support and...
Introducing Jerroms
Jerroms is a long-established Chartered Certified accountancy firm. Clients range from small local businesses to large groups nationwide and they have an excellent reputation for servicing clients’ accounting needs across a range of sectors. They offer support and...
Policy News
Skills for jobs: increased business role in Further Education
This white paper sets out reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity. It outlines how government propose to support people to develop the skills they need to get...
Chamber Employment Report 2020-21 reveals extent of challenges faced by local businesses
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with EBC Group and Hewett Recruitment, have released their Employment Report 2020-21. The report focuses on how businesses have been impacted by Covid-19 and the significant employment and...
Skills News
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Charity News
National Lottery grant to support parents abused by their children
Extra support for parents being abused by their children has been secured thanks to more than £300,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The social enterprise PEGS, which helps those impacted by Child to...
Can you support the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’?
Headway Worcestershire is asking for your support with the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’. Can you spare some time to help the local team host the ABI Games in Worcester on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2022? Thanks to a £50,000...
National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs
• 82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business • Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) • Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...
BCC News
National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs
• 82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business • Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) • Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...
Worcestershire News
Paul Walker MBE announced as new Chair of the Worcestershire LEP
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), is pleased to announce local business leader, Paul Walker MBE as its new Chair. Paul takes over from Mark Stansfeld, who was chair of the Worcestershire LEP for over half a decade. With the LEP’s 20-year economic...
Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust introduce one of the UK’s most advanced electronic patient record systems in its history
One of the UK’s most transformational electronic patient record systems is now live across Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust. Sunrise Electronic Patient Records (EPR) which is being used by colleagues across the three hospitals in our Trust – Worcestershire Acute,...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Economic Update
The latest (January 2022) edition of the quarterly Herefordshire Economic Update (formerly the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Summary) has just been published. The Update provides a range of data and intelligence around the state of Herefordshire’s economy and...
Praise for Peer Networks Programme
A Herefordshire businessman has praised a business support network – saying he has learned something new from each session he has been part of. James Lloyd, who runs two businesses in Ross-on-Wye, is taking part in the Peer Networks Programme, which brings together...
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Purple Pathways : Brighter Futures for Children – West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC)
Purple Pathways: Brighter Futures for Children WMRSASC has been accepted into the UK’s biggest matched giving campaign – the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025. We’re raising vital funds for our Purple Pathways project, which provides specialist support to children and...
Herefordshire’s Sustainable Building Future
Herefordshire stands at the forefront of sustainable construction, with a rich heritage of environmental leadership and ambitious plans for a greener future. As a local business, Merchant701 plays a crucial role in supporting the county’s sustainability journey...
Hereford Military History Festival Honours Herefordshire History with Network of Local Partners and Community Support
HEREFORD, 19th August 2025 — The inaugural Hereford Military History Festival 2025 is a highly ambitious new addition to the UK’s cultural calendar, which aims to support the city’s local community, celebrate its culture and heritage, and honour its rich military...
UK Exports To US Hit 3-Year Low
Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Tariff effects are clearly being felt by companies exporting to the US. Total goods exports across the Atlantic for Q2 2025 were 13.5% lower than a year ago. “But the UK’s...
Platform81 Welcome Five New Starters Across PPC, Web Development, and Business Development
Platform81 has recently welcomed five new team members across key departments, supporting the ongoing growth of the business. These appointments come at a time of significant expansion, driven by new client wins and increasing demand across the agency’s core service...
Community Housing recognised as a 5 Star Employer
Wyre Forest based Community Housing has been recognised as a 5 Star Employer after receiving positive feedback from their employees through independent employee engagement experts WorkBuzz. In June 2025, WorkBuzz invited all employees at Community Housing to provide...
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