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arrangeMY appoints Gemma Ryder to Board as Director of Bids and Account Management
arrangeMY has announced the appointment of Gemma Ryder as Director of Bids and Account Management. Ryder, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the corporate travel sector, will join the company’s Board of Directors as part of the move. With over two decades in...
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arrangeMY appoints Gemma Ryder to Board as Director of Bids and Account Management
arrangeMY has announced the appointment of Gemma Ryder as Director of Bids and Account Management. Ryder, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the corporate travel sector, will join the company’s Board of Directors as part of the move. With over two decades in...
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John Truslove marketing Bromsgrove industrial investment for £3.6 million
A rare freehold industrial property investment has come on the market with Worcestershire commercial property agents John Truslove. Buntsford Business Park in Bromsgrove is on the market for £3.6 million. The virtually brand new, high spec development of six...
Fully Funded Suicide Prevention Training opportunities
We’re excited to share that new fully funded suicide prevention training sessions are now open for booking! Please pass this on to your networks and local groups across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Suicide First Aid Lite – Fully Funded Online Training Five...
Patron & Strategic News
NMITE in partnership agreement with BAE Systems
NMITE and BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to share skills, knowledge and talent NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence division, signalling a commitment to work...
Bishop Fleming Reveals Ambitious Growth Plans with Strategic Investment Backing
Leading audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has revealed ambitious plans to expand into a national business through several strategic merger and acquisitions, backed by a minority private equity investment. The business has selected to partner...
Chamber News
Meet the Supplier event – Commonwealth Games 2022
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are fast approaching and there is still time to get involved as a supplier for this momentous event. On Thursday 3rd February, join the Marches Growth Hub, together with the West Midlands Growth Hubs, to hear from some of the...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Big Helping Ltd – Branding and design Gregory Psychological Services Ltd – Forensic Psychology specialising in assessments for Family and Criminal...
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Policy News
Government launches Dairy Response Fund 2020
The Dairy Response Fund 2020 provides support to eligible dairy farmers in England who produce cows’ milk. They can apply for a one-off payment. Since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the dairy industry has faced challenges of excess milk, falling...
Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic
The government has produced a Code of Practice is published in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on landlords and tenants in the commercial property sector and covers the whole of the UK. It is intended to reinforce and promote good practice amongst landlord and...
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Charity News
Mum’s Christmas Wish as Daughter’s Memory Lives On In Charity Campaign to Remember Loved Ones
The memory of a much-loved Worcestershire girl whose brave battle with cancer captured the hearts of the community will live on in a special festive celebration from Acorns Children’s Hospice. Lily-Mai Bishop and her family were supported by Acorns throughout her...
Could you help us to make Herefordshire & Worcestershire a great place to grow older?
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are looking for experienced and knowledgeable trustees to join our board of trustees. They have a particular need for someone with an accountancy or finance background. their trustees are essential to our success as a charity....
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Business Confidence Boost Fails To Revive Investment
Business confidence improves in Q4, with 56% of UK businesses expecting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months. Despite this boost, most firms continue to report no improvement to sales, cash flow or investment. Downward trend in price growth...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Business Confidence Boost Fails To Revive Investment
Business confidence improves in Q4, with 56% of UK businesses expecting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months. Despite this boost, most firms continue to report no improvement to sales, cash flow or investment. Downward trend in price growth...
Worcestershire News
WORCESTERSHIRE COMPANY DONATE GIFTS TO CHILDREN OVER CHRISTMAS
Staff from Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, have donated wrapped selection boxes to Worcester Community Trust. The donation is part of Ballards’ ongoing support of The Worcester Community Trust which is a charity that provides crucial facilities...
An Evening of ABBA at Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Stars from London’s West End, including cast members from the smash hit musical Mamma Mia! come together to perform a dazzling concert of ABBA’s sensational music. Backed by a fabulous West End band, led by Mamma Mia’s former touring musical director Richard Weeden,...
Herefordshire News
Music Café for Armed Forces Veterans living with dementia at The Courtyard
The Courtyard’s resident orchestra, Orchestra of the Swan will be hosting a weekly music café at The Courtyard for Armed Forces Veterans living with dementia. Café Muse is an initiative to allow veterans living with dementia the opportunity to meet and take part in a...
Technical Sales Job Opportunity with Leading Edge Power
This is an exciting opportunity to build a successful sales team and reap the financial rewards that go with it. Your job will be to promote and sell Leading Edge products to new and existing customers. You will need to build a detailed customer database and have a...
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Skills Minister Supports VC Raising Funds for Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds
Support and donations for the University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor continue to pour in, as he reaches the halfway mark on his challenge to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL is walking 280km along the coastal path...
Funding and Intellectual Property
The link between funding and intellectual property rights is often underestimated, and having a patent can do more for you than just keep your competitors at bay. R&D Tax Credits R&D tax credits are a government incentive designed to reward companies for...
Why don’t UK innovators file enough patents?
Many SMEs understand the value of patents, and routinely file patent applications to protect their innovation. However, UK innovators are lagging behind those in many other countries when it comes to patent ownership. Japan is, unsurprisingly, one of the leading...
Worcester Lecturer Invited to Chelsea FC After Inspiring Presentation
A lecturer at the University of Worcester spent a weekend at Chelsea FC after being nominated for a mentoring experience by a school pupil. Jessica Fassnidge, lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, had given a presentation at a Worcester high school and later found...
Father’s Day at Cote
Give him a gift he’ll really love this year This Father’s Day, treat him to something he really wants – quality time, great food, and something good in his glass. Speaking of drinks, we’re giving all dads a complimentary cocktail or beer on the special day. Come in...
St Michael’s Hospice Unveils Refreshed Leominster Charity Shop
St Michael’s Hospice is pleased to announce the reopening of its newly transformed Home & Living charity shop in Leominster, following a comprehensive refurbishment aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for the local community. Located at Station Yard, the...
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