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Doors Open at Brand-New Ludlow Charity Warehouse
Shoppers were welcomed through the doors at St Michael’s Hospice’s new charity shop, Ludlow Home & Living. The ribbon was cut by shop manager, Giles Kember, and Ludlow’s Mayor, Councillor Di Lyle, before customers were invited inside to explore the transformed...
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Doors Open at Brand-New Ludlow Charity Warehouse
Shoppers were welcomed through the doors at St Michael’s Hospice’s new charity shop, Ludlow Home & Living. The ribbon was cut by shop manager, Giles Kember, and Ludlow’s Mayor, Councillor Di Lyle, before customers were invited inside to explore the transformed...
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Alex Spicer: 10 Years Supporting Herefordshire Businesses – Now Personally Chartered
In 2025, Alex Spicer celebrates a decade of helping Herefordshire businesses protect what matters most – and a major professional milestone: becoming personally chartered, meeting the highest standards in his field. Alex’s achievement reflects both technical expertise...
Another first-time guest for the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala
The guest list has grown for the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala, as the railway confirmed LMS Jinty 47298 will join the roster at the four-day event between 18 and 21 September. Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster, the SVR’s managing director said: “It’s a pleasure to...
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Exhibition Company Vertex Doubles Operations with Help from Thursfields
Vertex, a renowned manufacturer of exhibition displays, has successfully expanded its operations in Redditch’s Park Farm Industrial Estate, nearly doubling its size within a year of relocating to a larger facility. The company’s impressive growth is...
The Increasing Risk of Lithium Battery Fires
In recent years, the prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices has surged. These batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, offering high energy density and long life. However, with this widespread use comes an increasing concern...
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How to work safely: Offices and contact centres
As new national restrictions begin in November, government guidelines recommend that people should stay at home where possible and should only travel to work if they cannot work from home. For those who cannot work from home, you are advised to still go to your...
Unemployment figures continue to rise in coronavirus pandemic
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the figures for the UK’s unemployment rate in the three months to September. The data shows that those not in employment rose to 4.8%, up from 4.5% as the world continues to battle against COVID-19. Redundancies...
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European Parliament ratifies UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Yesterday (Wednesday 28 April) it was announced that the European Parliament had ratified the post EU-Exit trade deal. The Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) has been operating provisionally since January. The ratification is a key step towards ensuring tariff-...
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European Parliament ratifies UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Yesterday (Wednesday 28 April) it was announced that the European Parliament had ratified the post EU-Exit trade deal. The Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) has been operating provisionally since January. The ratification is a key step towards ensuring tariff-...
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The Low Carbon Economy is an opportunity for your Business
Sustainability Experts is a programme being delivered by Worcestershire Business Central, in conjunction with Shrewsbury Business Consulting, to enable the Worcestershire business community to benefit from the opportunity of Net Zero Carbon.
Worcestershire Ambassadors ‘Walk the Walk’ Challenge 2021
The Worcestershire Ambassadors Walk the Walk 2021 is all about encouraging and supporting good mental health and well-being. They would like as many people as possible to join in recording the distance the walk/run as they collectively try to reach the Moon....
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Can you help Community First promote our rural businesses?
Government figures for Worcestershire and The Marches LEP areas show that out of 66,330 business units 31,165 are in rural areas. That’s 47% of our capacity to succeed and benefit both businesses and the communities. Community First is a charity whose mission is to...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Be-Safe Technologies (www.be-safetechnologies.com) Business over Breakfast (Herefordshire and Worcestershire) (www.bobclubs.com/wm) Caroline Waddams...
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Chair’s Report April 2024
There’s lots happening at the Chamber as we move, hopefully, towards Spring and Summer. Numerous events for all levels of membership, dinners, networking events and the Awards Gala in June. There will also be news regarding a re-vamped and enlarged Expo for October....
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel wins Business Events Venue of the Year
Stanbrook Abbey, honoured as the “Business Events Venue of the Year” at the Worcestershire Tourism Awards, epitomises excellence in hosting corporate gatherings. Combining historic grandeur with modern amenities, Stanbrook Abbey provides an unmatched...
Coacto Announces Exciting Partnership with Migrate Data for Seamless Salesforce Data Migration
Coacto, a leading Salesforce consultancy, is thrilled to unveil its latest partnership with Migrate Data, a distinguished specialist in data migration within the Salesforce ecosystem. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Coacto’s commitment to...
Oakland International Appoints Sustainability Manager
Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has appointed Doyin Adeleye as their new Sustainability and ESG Manager. Bringing an abundance of climate, energy, sustainability and ESG experience, Doyin will work across the Oakland group of businesses...
Kudos Blends launches an innovative new website and solutions-based approach to revolutionise the industrial baking industry.
Kudos Blends, the world’s leading manufacturer of industrial baking powders and leavening agents, is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new website and pioneering solutions-based approach. With the unveiling of our cutting-edge website Kudos Blends is...
ISO Quality Services – Making a Difference One Egg at a Time
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for its seventh consecutive year with unprecedented popularity. This year, the awards received 160 nominations, surpassing all previous records. The ISO providers based in Worcester, first launched the Good Egg Awards in 2018 to...
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