January saw the launch by Worcestershire County & District Councils of a new ERDF Business Support Programme with a difference. The Elevate Programme is aimed at established SME's that have great potential for significant growth through improved processes,...
Excellence in Sustainability Sponsored by Business Energy Efficiency Programme
The Chamber is looking for beacons of good practice leading the way to a low carbon, resource efficient and low waste future. The award seeks to recognise any business who can demonstrate success in reducing their environmental impact either directly in their...
Entries open for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2020
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council have announced that entries are now open for the popular Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2020. Local apprentices, apprenticeship employers, schools, careers leads and training...
Chamber set to launch Business Manifesto 2020
Herefordshire & Worcester Chamber of Commerce would like to invite local businesses to its annual Business Manifesto 2020 Launch. To be held at Yamazaki Mazak UK Limited, Badgeworth Drive, Worcester WR3 9NF on Friday 20 March 7.30-9.30am, the presentation will be...
Worcestershire’s vertical farming industry gets a boost
Worcestershire’s burgeoning vertical farming industry got a boost recently thanks to an event hosted by Pershore College. A two-day masterclass exploring all aspects of this innovative method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers was attended by over twenty...
£40 million unlocked for Midlands’ businesses as MEIF reveals new loan fund
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has appointed a new fund manager and made £40 million available to invest in the region’s small businesses. Appointed to address regional demand for alternative debt finance options, The FSE Group will manage the £40 million...
New Midlands Export Podcast Launches
The Department for International Trade's new Midlands Export podcast series brings you the inspiring success stories of our Export Champions, as told by them. Hear their advice on preparing your business for international success, navigating export challenges, and...
Chamber Business Awards 2020 are now open!
Entries for the 2020 Chamber Business Awards are now open. The black-tie event, sponsored by FOLK2FOLK, will take place on Thursday 2 July at the Worcester Arena, with over 680 guests it is one of the highlights of the business calendar. The Awards are free to enter...
Leading figures in business gather as registrations open for Worcestershire LEP’s Annual Conference 2020
Business leaders from across the county joined the Worcestershire LEP team for the launch of the Worcestershire LEP’s 2020 Annual Conference. Over 400 delegates are expected to attend this year’s conference from 8:30am to 1:00pm on Tuesday 31 March 2020, which will...
EU Exit – What do businesses need to know now?
Worcestershire’s Growth Hub are offering FREE training sessions and one-to-one business support for businesses preparing for any eventuality of EU exit. The UK is now formally in a transition period until the end of 2020, while the UK and EU negotiate additional...
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