As we begin to move through the phases of the Covid-19 recovery strategy businesses are beginning to come out of hibernation, look to the future and explore the challenges presented by going back to work. On Thursday 4th June, creative communications group DRPG...
Blue Orchid Enterprise
Blue Orchid Enterprise is one of the UKs most prominent providers of business start-up & support services, delivering advice, guidance and training to small business owners across the Northwest and West Midlands through a range of free programme. This includes the...
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW COVID-19 LOCKDOWN UPDATE
The Prime Minister addressed the nation yesterday (10 May 2020) announcing measures regarding lockdown regulations across the country. Businesses looking for an update on what measures the government would make to take the UK forward during the coronavirus pandemic,...
Job matching service launched for Worcestershire
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone nationally. Leaving many people not able to work from home and jobs disappearing leaving households without a stable income. On the other side, some employers are struggling to find people to fill vacancies. ‘Worcestershire...
Barometer reveals worrying picture for SME manufacturers already hit by Covid-19
Barometer reveals worrying picture for SME manufacturers already hit by Covid-19 Survey shows reduction in volumes, potential job cuts and confusion around Government support. SME manufacturers in England are being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with 87% of...
Same Chamber – Just Virtual!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are no exception to the businesses affected by Coronavirus, with all face-to-face events, training and meetings cancelled and all staff now working from home. However, teams at the Chamber of Commerce have had...
Support for those affected by COVID-19 – Budget 2020
On Wednesday 11 March 2020, the Chancellor’s budget outlined a £12 billion package of support for public services, individuals, and businesses that have been affected by the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. The support for business is outlined as follows: The...
Statement on the Worcestershire LEP Annual Conference 2020
In view of health concerns and the uncertainty around bringing groups of people together in the weeks ahead, the Worcestershire LEP has taken the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 conference planned for 31st March until a later date in Autumn. However, the good...
Black Pear Electrical are delighted to announce the promotion of their first apprentice, Ryan Merry and successful recruitment of a second
Ryan has developed into a real asset to the business, after joining the team in May 2015. Ryan achieved Apprentice of the year whilst at Heart of Worcestershire college. Paul Sweeney, MD, says “It’s been great to see how Ryan has grown in this role. It was clear from...
More Space for Redditch Foodbank to Support Local People
The Redditch Foodbank has doubled its storage capacity to offer significantly more scope as referrals increase, with more families than ever in food crisis seeking help. Between April 2018 and March 2019, the Foodbank fed 2,346 people compared an equivalent period of...
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