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WEG wins Supplier of the Year at 2026 Pump Industry Awards
The Redditch company has been named Supplier of the Year at the 2026 Pump Industry Awards, marking its second consecutive win and reinforcing its leadership in energy‑efficient technologies, sustainability and innovation. Organised by the British Pump Manufacturers...
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WEG wins Supplier of the Year at 2026 Pump Industry Awards
The Redditch company has been named Supplier of the Year at the 2026 Pump Industry Awards, marking its second consecutive win and reinforcing its leadership in energy‑efficient technologies, sustainability and innovation. Organised by the British Pump Manufacturers...
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Sharon Baker of Kinder Accountants Wins Business Leader of the Year at the Herefordshire Means Business Awards 2025
Local business leader Sharon Baker, founder and director of Kinder Accountants, has been named Business Leader of the Year at the Herefordshire Means Business Awards 2025. The award recognises Sharon’s outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to putting...
University of Worcester Open Day to Welcome Career Changers
People are invited to explore how higher education could reshape their future at the University of Worcester’s Open Day. The event, on Saturday November 29 welcomes anyone curious about university life. From young people preparing to leave school to adults considering...
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Talk to Explore the Jewish Experience in Nazi Germany
A University of Worcester lecturer will give a special talk to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Dr Paddy McNally, Principal Lecturer in History and Politics, will deliver the talk on...
Chamber Release Salary & Benefits Report 2025, In Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
The Salary & Benefits Report 2025 in partnership with Hewett Recruitment is now available to download. In October 2024, businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire were asked to share, in confidentiality, the salaries and benefits they offer to employees....
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Take part in national ‘Thank You Day’ – 4 July
Sunday 4 July is the perfect moment for the country’s biggest ever thank you party. A chance to get together in the sunshine (we hope), with our neighbours, communities and families, to mark what has happened, celebrate the spirit that got us through and say thank...
ChamberCustoms new webinars
Starting in June and running until early September, the ChamberCustoms team have launched a new series of webinars. The webinars will look at current deadlines on declarations, moving goods and trade agreements with expert speakers on each session. Click the links...
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Virtual Learning with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Sky Champs
Following the Government advice surrounding schools, colleges and other educational institutions closing for the foreseeable future, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is giving parents across the region free access to its National Curriculum-based education activities....
Carers Hub helping more carers across the county
Due to recent events you may find yourself new to caring and unsure what advice or information is out there or you may be an experienced carer in an unfamiliar situation. We know that being a carer can be incredibly rewarding but we also know it isn’t always the...
Don’t let the soaring temperatures mean soaring energy usage for your business
This summer we’ve faced scorching temperatures across the UK and Europe. The recent heatwave has had a real impact on businesses who have seen energy usage increase with the need for additional air conditioning and cooling equipment to keep staff, customers, and...
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Don’t let the soaring temperatures mean soaring energy usage for your business
This summer we’ve faced scorching temperatures across the UK and Europe. The recent heatwave has had a real impact on businesses who have seen energy usage increase with the need for additional air conditioning and cooling equipment to keep staff, customers, and...
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Eminent Crisis Management Group
Eminent Crisis Management Group is a well-established investigation, intelligence and security risk management company. Since its original inception, the business has grown to provide a full spectrum of investigation, intelligence, security and advisory services to...
OLPRO launches design collaboration with University of Worcester students
Worcestershire-based OLPRO has launched a collaboration with the University of Worcester’s Graphic Design students. The camping equipment specialist has commenced a four-month collaboration with the University students, who will use their design expertise to develop...
Herefordshire News
Joint Area Council November update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
St Michael’s Offer Virtual Grief Counselling Support
Grief can be incredibly painful when we suffer a loss. This is a normal response but at times in can be really helpful to talk to someone independent to make sense of those feelings of loss. St Michael’s Community Counselling Team: St Michaels can provide support to...
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Local Mentoring Group ‘Power Up’ Celebrates Growth and 5-Year Success at Faun Zoeller
Recently CEO of FAUN Zoeller, Simon Hyde hosted the celebration of 5 years for the Power Up Mentor Foundation at the headquarters in Redditch. The group honored their growth and success of the scheme with 90 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) members...
New Analysis Reveals Graduates Earn at Least a Third More
New analysis revealed by Universities UK today has shown that those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t. UUK’s analysis of government-published LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data reveals that by age 31, graduates earn...
Brusco Food Group appoints new Managing Director
Food ingredients specialist, Brusco, has appointed Mark Armstrong as its new Managing Director replacing Andrew Ashby who has been Managing Director since acquiring the business in 2015. Mark took up the helm at Brusco on 18th November and builds on a career of...
Legal Experts from mfg Solicitors Named Again in Prestigious Legal 500
Specialists from law firm mfg Solicitors have once again been named among the best in the country within the prestigious Legal 500. Experts from the Worcestershire firm are named in the 2024 edition of the elite legal list – with two departments retaining their...
High Sheriff Praises University Facilities and Contribution to City on Tour
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire said the University of Worcester brings a vibrancy to the City, putting it and the county on the map. Charles Moyle also praised the University of Worcester’s approach and facilities during a recent visit. “The University is a very...
Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace
A University of Worcester student met celebrities and royalty at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the film and television industry. Alannah Southerton, who stars in the film Lollipop, which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, was...
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