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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...
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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...
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DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group
DJH is excited to announce the addition of a historic accountancy practice to its rapidly expanding group, as it takes another step towards becoming one of the top 20 UK firms in this sector. The group, which now employs more than 600 people across thirteen offices in...
University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft
Two rare Elizabethan texts will be on show during a talk on witchcraft by a University of Worcester historian, as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MedievalFest next week. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will speak on ‘Witchcraft and Religion in...
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Hard Work Paying off for Severn Stars as they Prepare to Face Sirens, Says Coach
Severn Stars’ hard work in training paid off in getting them back on winning form, according to their Head Coach. Jo Trip said that it had played its part in the victory last weekend against Cardiff Dragons, but she is anticipating another tough test against their...
University Neuroscientist Explores Sound and its Effect on the Brain in Public Talk
Why do we get pleasure from listening to music? Can it help us feel better? A neuroscientist from the University of Worcester will be looking at the science behind how we hear sound and its impact on the brain and our emotions at a free talk next week. Dr Matt Di...
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Small Businesses urged to join the Export Academy
Are you a small or micro business looking to sell around the world? Then join the Export Academy.
Chancellor announces additional business support measures
Addressing the Commons today (22 October), Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled “three further steps” of business support for workers: Extension to business grants The grant scheme will be extended for businesses in any tier – even if not forced to...
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LIBOR Transition – guidance for businesses
With input from British Chambers of Commerce team, UK Finance has put together an introductory guide to help businesses with the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The LIBOR benchmark that lenders use to calculate the interest rate for...
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LIBOR Transition – guidance for businesses
With input from British Chambers of Commerce team, UK Finance has put together an introductory guide to help businesses with the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The LIBOR benchmark that lenders use to calculate the interest rate for...
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We’re Open For Socially Distanced Meetings & Events!
In light of the recent news that Worcestershire will be entering tier 2 lockdown restrictions on Wednesday 2 December, Sixways Stadium are pleased to announce that from this date we will be open for socially distanced meetings and events. As a Stadium Sixways have...
Worcestershire 5G testbed report shows productivity gain with 5G applications
The Worcestershire 5G consortium has published its end of project report showcasing the findings from their project that ended in Spring 2020 and identifying the opportunities of 5G for businesses. Worcestershire was one of six Government backed testbeds in 2018 to...
Herefordshire News
TPG DisableAids offer to Chamber Members
Anyone with a desire to do so can set out to sell products to the elderly and disabled with no formal training or awareness of the damage that could be caused by prescribing or selling the wrong product. Legislation is a slow moving sledge hammer that is probably too...
Herefordshire to be home to UK’s leading centre of excellence in cyber security
Herefordshire Council Leader David Hitchiner and Herefordshire Enterprise Zone Chairman Andrew Manning Cox were given an update of the Cyber Quarter – Midlands Centre, a £9m state-of-the-art hub for Cyber Security. The centre is a joint venture between the University...
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BIG Conversation Event Helps to Shape the Future of Worcestershire
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) held its flagship event, “Worcestershire: The BIG Conversation” on Friday 23rd February to start the conversation with businesses about the support needed moving forwards. The event, which was delivered in a hybrid...
Why International Women’s Day is Inspiring Inclusion Across Worcestershire
L-R: Sharon Smith (Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce), Liz Gait, (EG People Development) and Jennine Gilbert Woods (OCM Business Systems Ltd) support the theme of #InspireInclusion for International Women’s Day 2024. Business women across...
New Member – Coacto – Your Local Salesforce Solutions Partner
Coacto, a distinguished Salesforce implementation consultancy, recently joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, further solidifying its commitment to fostering business growth and collaboration in the region. Specialising in the design and...
Balancing Acts: Unveiling the Realities of the UK’s Sandwich Generation
by Dr Kirsten Protherough, GP, Home Visit Healthcare Unveiling the Realities of the UK’s Sandwich Generation: Navigating the Intersection of Career, Family, and Caregiving As the dawn of International Women’s Day approaches, it’s a poignant moment to delve into...
Law Firm’s Charitable Foundation Donates £1,000 to Women’s Refuge
A Worcestershire legal firm’s charitable foundation has donated £1,000 to an organisation which provides support to women and children who have suffered domestic violence and abuse. Law firm mfg Solicitors, through its charitable foundation, has donated the...
New Recruits at Ballards LLP Fuel Firm’s Continued Expansion
Ballards LLP, a leading accounting and professional services firm in the UK, has added several new joiners across its Audit, Corporate Finance, and Business Services departments recently, supporting the firm’s ongoing expansion into new markets....
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