Worcestershire has set itself some ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2030, and to double the size of the low carbon sector in its Energy Strategy. In response to this, Worcestershire County Council’s Low Carbon Opportunities...
WBC Business Blog – June 2021
With the news this week around COVID restrictions being delayed until the 19th July, I would to start this newsletter by reminding businesses that the Worcestershire Business Central Growth Hub is on hand to support businesses. The team can work directly with your...
British Business Bank appoints new Director for the Midlands
The British Business Bank has appointed a new director to its UK Network team in the Midlands, in a move that will strengthen the Bank’s on-the-ground presence. Dr Sophie Dale-Black, who was previously regional director for the Midlands at the Institute of Chartered...
Spaces left on Midlife MOT Workshops
Following the launch of the Midlife MOT website with the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council, a series of free workshops have been organised to help businesses build their workforce plan. Three workshops will be held to help...
Tech accelerator, BetaDen, delivers new jobs for the county
Six early-stage technology businesses that recently took part in Worcestershire technology accelerator BetaDen, have created 19 new jobs as a result of their time on the programme. Blockmark Technologies, DronePrep, Heteronomics, Veritherm and Vojo all completed...
Pershore College to showcase technological advancements in horticulture
A new event to celebrate the latest technological breakthroughs from the world of horticulture is being planned by Pershore College. A Festival of Horticultural Technology will take place in two parts over the summer with an evening of talks and networking on Tuesday...
Care home group boss wins top employee healthcare award
The owner of a Worcestershire care home group has been recognised for his role in keeping his staff safe and motivated during the Covid-10 pandemic. Huw James, CEO of the Clarendon Care Group and the Redwood Healthcare Group, was awarded the Health Care Employer Award...
The ‘Make it Happen’ challenge returns for another year to help local entrepreneurs turn into successful enterprises
Worcestershire innovators are preparing to showcase their ideas for this year's Make It Happen challenge for the opportunity to work with some of the county's top businesses. Designed to promote innovative thinking across the county while supporting local businesses,...
Worcestershire secures £35m through Government’s Towns Fund
Worcestershire cities, Worcester and Redditch are to receive a combined £35.2m to deliver long-term economic growth for the cities and support recovery after COVID. The awards follow the submission of successful bids by Worcester City Council and Redditch Borough...
Worcestershire company Slicker Recycling up for national award
A specialist Worcestershire oil and waste recycling firm has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award. Slicker Recycling, which specialises in the collection and recycling of waste oils and commercial garage waste from across the UK, has been named as...
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