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Leadership Is a Behaviour, Not a Job Title
You may have recently heard Dr Lizzy Bernthal speak at the Chamber’s Health and Wellbeing Forum, where she shared insights on resilience, confidence and what leadership really means in today’s workplaces. Lizzy, founder of Release Your Potential Ltd, believes strongly...
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Leadership Is a Behaviour, Not a Job Title
You may have recently heard Dr Lizzy Bernthal speak at the Chamber’s Health and Wellbeing Forum, where she shared insights on resilience, confidence and what leadership really means in today’s workplaces. Lizzy, founder of Release Your Potential Ltd, believes strongly...
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Baton of Hope Tour to Visit Hereford on 2nd October – Shining a Light on Suicide Prevention
The UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, the Baton of Hope Tour, will arrive in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd October, bringing with it a powerful message of hope, support and community action. The Baton of Hope, a specially designed baton symbolising the...
Dementia Study Finds Meeting Centres Can Triple Investment
A study has found that for every £1 spent on Meeting Centres for people living with dementia in Worcestershire, up to £3 of value can be created. The research, part-funded by the Shaw Foundation and carried out by the University of Worcester based Association for...
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Record-Breaking Amount Raised at ISOQSL Annual Charity Golf Day
ISO Quality Services is thrilled to announce that their recent charity golf day exceeded expectations, raising a fantastic £5,800 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity—being the highest amount the day has raised so far! On top of this ISO Quality Services will donate...
Tatton ‘Long Border’ Designs Sponsored by Wyevale Nurseries for Second Year
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford is once again this year providing plants for some of the ‘Long Border’ designs at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show at Tatton Park (July 17-21, 2024). The four sponsored designs have been put together by final year...
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Christmas ‘bubble’ restrictions
Addressing the Commons on Wednesday 16 December, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the rules allowing three households to mix over the Christmas period were “maximums, not targets to aim for”, adding: “a smaller Christmas is going to be a safer...
Business Interruption Loan available to help Worcestershire businesses
Eligible Worcestershire businesses can now access the updated Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). The scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses to access loans and other kinds of finance up to £5 million. The government guarantees 80% of the...
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BCC issues blueprint for economic recovery and says global trade can be a key driver
The new Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, has set out the action needed to help firms and communities rebuild.
In her first speech to the BCC’s Global Annual Conference, she said that key steps were needed to boost UK trade, unlock the blockages in the skills training system and build a greener and more sustainable economy that achieves the aim of net zero by 2050.
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BCC issues blueprint for economic recovery and says global trade can be a key driver
The new Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, has set out the action needed to help firms and communities rebuild.
In her first speech to the BCC’s Global Annual Conference, she said that key steps were needed to boost UK trade, unlock the blockages in the skills training system and build a greener and more sustainable economy that achieves the aim of net zero by 2050.
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BCC celebrate International Women’s Day
BCC Chair calls on businesswomen across the world to celebrate their achievements for International Women’s Day today, March 8.
Tender Opportunities: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Explore a diverse range of Games contracts and opportunities on the Business Portal where you can tender for projects, find out about events and hear the latest developments as our community works together to achieve this vision.
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Hoople provides IT support to NMITE
Hoople is pleased to deliver high quality IT support to New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), the government backed initiative to transform higher education in engineering. The contract is set to provide all NMITE employees with remote and...
Leading property consultancy makes Worcester and Hereford promotions
A leading property consultancy has made seven promotions at its Worcester and Hereford offices – including a new partner – following a strong period of growth. Fisher German has promoted David Kinnersley, head of agribusiness, to partner at its Worcester...
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Grant Gives Engineering Firm a Record-breaking Boost
A specialist engineering firm has enjoyed a record-breaking year after investing in new machinery, with the help of a grant from Herefordshire Council’s Business Enterprise Fund. KGD Enterprises, which is based at Rotherwas in Hereford, makes high-quality packaged...
Thursfields recognised in Top 5 for M&A Deals in the Midlands
Midlands law firm Thursfields has been ranked 4th in Experian’s MarketIQ report for M&A activity in Q1 across the Midlands. In the first quarter of 2024, Thursfields advised on 8 deals, including acquisitions for PE backed groups on buy and build strategies, MBOs...
BCRS Business Loans to Bring Business Community Together with Popular Networking Lunch
Loan provider BCRS Business Loans will be bringing representatives from the West Midlands business community together for a popular lunch event in Worcester next month. Business colleagues from across the region are invited to gather for BCRS’s Summer Worcestershire...
Hundreds Attend Opening of “biggest charity shop in the Midlands”
St Michael’s Hospice says it has been amazed by the support for its newest charity shop – thought to be the biggest in the Midlands. Hundreds flocked to the grand opening of the Whitestone Shop and Café last Thursday (May 23rd), with shoppers continuing to visit...
mfg Solicitors Adds Further Expertise to Commercial Property Team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its commercial property offering with the appointment of a new partner. Highly-regarded property specialist Emma Chater has joined the firm, based at the company’s Bromsgrove office. An expert in property investment advice and...
UK General Election Announced – 4 July
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the United Kingdom will hold a general election on Thursday, 4 July. This decision marks a significant moment in the country’s political landscape as parties prepare to present their visions for the future. In...
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