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General | 7th January 2021 Expanding accountancy practice appoints news bookkeeperJerroms Accountants and Business Advisers has strengthened its bookkeeping team with the appointment of Holly Spackman. Read more | Expanding accountancy practice appoints news bookkeeper | 07/01/2021 |
General | 17th December 2020 Worcester training firm supports city's foodbank with 'trolley dash' campaignA FinditinWorcestershire member has been supporting those less fortunate, by donating food to the city's foodbank. Read more | Worcester training firm supports city's foodbank with 'trolley dash' campaign | 17/12/2020 |
General | 15th December 2020 Birmingham firm gives Christmas donation to city’s Children’s Hospital CharityA Birmingham-based outsourcing firm has donated £1,200 to Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity to help bring more festive cheer to poorly children this Christmas. Read more | Birmingham firm gives Christmas donation to city’s Children’s Hospital Charity | 15/12/2020 |
General | 11th December 2020 County firm puts down roots through tree planting projectA Worcestershire gritting and snow clearance company has planted over 50 trees at two local schools as part of the firm’s drive to be carbon neutral. Read more | County firm puts down roots through tree planting project | 11/12/2020 |
General | 7th December 2020 Have you completed the Business Trends Survey?Take part and help provide the right business support in your region by completing a short West Midlands survey. Read more | Have you completed the Business Trends Survey? | 07/12/2020 |
General | 4th December 2020 Mentor support set to launch for local businessesIn light of the pandemic, Worcestershire County Council is launching a new mentoring project to help local businesses diversify, grow and recover. Read more | Mentor support set to launch for local businesses | 04/12/2020 |
General | 27th November 2020 Worcestershire recruitment firm funds junior rugby starsA Worcestershire recruitment company has invested into local grassroots rugby by agreeing a 12-month sponsorship deal with a Malvern school. Read more | Worcestershire recruitment firm funds junior rugby stars | 27/11/2020 |
General | 25th November 2020 Respected Worcestershire solicitor reaches 60-year milestoneA nationally respected farming and rural affairs solicitor has celebrated a landmark 60 years in the legal profession. Read more | Respected Worcestershire solicitor reaches 60-year milestone | 25/11/2020 |
General | 18th November 2020 Speller Metcalfe secures place on Constructing West Midlands frameworkThe CWM framework has officially named its contractor partners for the £2.1 billion of capital works across the West Midlands region. Read more | Speller Metcalfe secures place on Constructing West Midlands framework | 18/11/2020 |
General | 16th November 2020 Campaign to support Worcestershire's producersA campaign to encourage people to buy local and support Worcestershire’s food and drink industry is being backed by the county’s High sheriff and the Mayor of Worcester. Read more | Campaign to support Worcestershire's producers | 16/11/2020 |
General | 9th November 2020 Final homes for sale as Evesham development nears completionConstruction work is nearing completion at a development of homes in Evesham, where the final properties are now available to buy. Read more | Final homes for sale as Evesham development nears completion | 09/11/2020 |
General | 5th November 2020 New jobs as Worcestershire recruitment firm marks successful first yearA county recruitment firm has celebrated its first anniversary after bringing new jobs to Worcestershire and placing hundreds of people into a variety of specialist roles. Read more | New jobs as Worcestershire recruitment firm marks successful first year | 05/11/2020 |
General | 3rd November 2020 Growing accountancy practice Jerroms goes from strength to strength in latest mergerSolihull and Bromsgrove-based accountants and business advisers Jerroms has merged with Harben Barker in a deal that sees the growing business drive forward with its continued plans for expansion. Read more | Growing accountancy practice Jerroms goes from strength to strength in latest merger | 03/11/2020 |
General | 2nd November 2020 Local businesses named as UK Business HeroesThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are proud to recognise Business Heroes locally. Read more | Local businesses named as UK Business Heroes | 02/11/2020 |
General | 15th October 2020 Family run deli opens its doors in BewdleyA Wyre Forest husband and wife team have launched a new food deli in Bewdley with the promise of providing high quality produce sourced locally and from around the world. Read more | Family run deli opens its doors in Bewdley | 15/10/2020 |
General | 12th October 2020 Vacant Unit Reduction Project tender available for property research consultantKidderminster Business Improvement District has secured funding to engage with owners/agents/landlords of vacant units within the BID area in order to develop a programme of interventions that will ge... Read more | Vacant Unit Reduction Project tender available for property research consultant | 12/10/2020 |
General | 6th October 2020 Worcestershire firm’s legal experts make elite list againSpecialist lawyers from a Worcestershire law firm have been named among the best in the UK within the 2021 edition of the Legal 500. Read more | Worcestershire firm’s legal experts make elite list again | 06/10/2020 |
General | 30th September 2020 Campaign launched to help businesses with new immigration systemThe Home Office has today (30 September) launched a new campaign to ensure businesses are ready for the introduction of the UK’s new points-based immigration system as free movement ends. Read more | Campaign launched to help businesses with new immigration system | 30/09/2020 |
General | 23rd September 2020 West Midlands business can grab their share of HS2 contractsSmall and medium sized businesses in the West Midlands can find out more about the thousands of high speed rail contracts on offer at an online regional summit next month. Read more | West Midlands business can grab their share of HS2 contracts | 23/09/2020 |
General | 15th September 2020 New premises and £40,000 investment as Worcestershire’s AA Salt moves to next levelAn award-winning Worcestershire gritting and snow clearance company has taken its next growth steps following a move to second premises and a five-figure vehicle fleet investment. Read more | New premises and £40,000 investment as Worcestershire’s AA Salt moves to next level | 15/09/2020 |
General | 9th September 2020 City communications company adds three new faces to its growing teamThe Worcester-based creative communications agency, Conteur, has strengthened its team with the appointment of three new people to its PR department. Read more | City communications company adds three new faces to its growing team | 09/09/2020 |
General | 2nd September 2020 New Worcestershire hair and beauty salon opens its doorsTwo hair and beauty specialists have launched Worcestershire’s newest salon following a five-figure investment. Read more | New Worcestershire hair and beauty salon opens its doors | 02/09/2020 |
General | 1st September 2020 Growing accountancy practice appoints new client directorAs part of their expansion strategy, Jerroms accountants and business advisers has appointed a new Client Director to head up business growth at their office in Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove. Read more | Growing accountancy practice appoints new client director | 01/09/2020 |
General | 19th August 2020 HS2 local business webinar recordings available'Work with us Wednesday' webinars were held throughout June, July and August and any business that wasn't able to attend can now access the recordings Read more | HS2 local business webinar recordings available | 19/08/2020 |
General | 12th August 2020 Lawyer’s charity cycle ride in memory of admired newsreader brotherLawyer’s charity cycle ride in memory of admired newsreader brother One of Worcestershire’s most respected solicitors is set to take part in a 90-mile charity cycle in memory of his brother and to ra... Read more | Lawyer’s charity cycle ride in memory of admired newsreader brother | 12/08/2020 |
General | 11th August 2020 Worcestershire firm Sigma bolsters leadership team with senior appointmentsWorcestershire outsourcing specialist, the Sigma Financial Group, has announced the appointments of two new executive directors who will support the Redditch firm’s growth plans both in the UK and abr... Read more | Worcestershire firm Sigma bolsters leadership team with senior appointments | 11/08/2020 |
General | 5th August 2020 Wellbeing firm marks successful decade in businessA Worcestershire wellbeing business has celebrated its tenth anniversary following a period of strong growth and the introduction of new services. Read more | Wellbeing firm marks successful decade in business | 05/08/2020 |
General | 3rd August 2020 Chamber Champions AwardsA one-off virtual awards ceremony celebrating local heroes Read more | Chamber Champions Awards | 03/08/2020 |
General | 24th July 2020 Have your say on future training available to Worcestershire businesses and employersWorcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP), working with Serco, is seeking the views of Worcestershire employers to understand how they can be supported to develop the skills needed to adopt d... Read more | Have your say on future training available to Worcestershire businesses and employers | 24/07/2020 |
General | 23rd July 2020 Worcestershire Business Central launches a new lookThe local Growth Hub has now aligned its branding with 'One Worcestershire' further harnessing its place in the Worcestershire business community. Read more | Worcestershire Business Central launches a new look | 23/07/2020 |
General | 22nd July 2020 M42 Junction 1 improvements set to get underwayWorks to make improvements to Junction 1 of the M42 in Bromsgrove are set to get underway next week. Read more | M42 Junction 1 improvements set to get underway | 22/07/2020 |
General | 21st July 2020 COVID-19 support for businessesLocal businesses and residents are being made aware of the variety support out there during lockdown period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more | COVID-19 support for businesses | 21/07/2020 |
General | 20th July 2020 Worcestershire-based builders merchants lay foundations for expansionNorgrove Building Supplies, based in Kidderminster, has secured a significant investment from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) Equity Finance Fund, managed by Midlands-based venture capital ... Read more | Worcestershire-based builders merchants lay foundations for expansion | 20/07/2020 |
General | 20th July 2020 Worcestershire secures £12M of funding to support Economic bounce backWorcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership(LEP) has been allocated £12 million by Central Government to support the recovery of the Worcestershire economy through delivery of capital projects. Read more | Worcestershire secures £12M of funding to support Economic bounce back | 20/07/2020 |
General | 23rd June 2020 The Barn at Severn & Wye crowned Restaurant of the Year at the Forest Business Awards 2020Severn & Wye Smokery is celebrating having seen its restaurant, The Barn at Severn & Wye, named as ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the Forest Business Awards 2020. Read more | The Barn at Severn & Wye crowned Restaurant of the Year at the Forest Business Awards 2020 | 23/06/2020 |
General | 18th June 2020 Worcestershire County Council is proposing to build a new walking and cycling bridgeHAVE YOUR SAY about the plans for a bridge across the River Severn in Worcester from Gheluvelt Park to the Kepax site in St Johns Read more | Worcestershire County Council is proposing to build a new walking and cycling bridge | 18/06/2020 |
General | 15th June 2020 Get 'HS2 ready' with free weekly webinarsAttend HS2's onboard local weekly webinars to find out more about the ways you can get your business ‘HS2 ready’ Read more | Get 'HS2 ready' with free weekly webinars | 15/06/2020 |
General | 8th June 2020 Shorter shop leases loom as coronavirus accelerates change on the high streetShorter and more flexible leases on shops across Worcestershire are likely to become the norm while some stores may even be turned into homes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a leading propert... Read more | Shorter shop leases loom as coronavirus accelerates change on the high street | 08/06/2020 |
General | 3rd June 2020 WINN Innovation Platform is now liveRegister for the platform that offers innovators and entrepreneurs a wealth of useful information, business support and top tips from specialist advisors. Read more | WINN Innovation Platform is now live | 03/06/2020 |
General | 28th May 2020 Pump Street next in line for improvementsBuilding on the success of the works on The Shambles in Worcester, Pump Street is next in line to see improvements, as part of Worcestershire County Council’s Town Centre Improvement Programme. Read more | Pump Street next in line for improvements | 28/05/2020 |
General | 18th May 2020 Worcestershire firm supports Aerospace deal which will bring new jobs despite lockdownWorcestershire recruitment company Consilium Recruit has signed a two-year deal with pioneering technology specialist Electroflight to source specialists in the emerging battery powered aerospace indu... Read more | Worcestershire firm supports Aerospace deal which will bring new jobs despite lockdown | 18/05/2020 |
General | 6th May 2020 Worcestershire Community Foundation’s Covid-19 appeal leads to £110,000 in donationsA recently launched Covid-19 appeal by the Worcestershire Community Foundation has enabled grants of over £100,000 which are already helping 40 different organisations across Worcestershire. Read more | Worcestershire Community Foundation’s Covid-19 appeal leads to £110,000 in donations | 06/05/2020 |
General | 28th April 2020 Job matching service launched for WorcestershireAre you a business that is having to make immediate changes to your workforce as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic Read more | Job matching service launched for Worcestershire | 28/04/2020 |
General | 23rd April 2020 Worcester contractor secures coronavirus funding from BCRSA Worcestershire contractor has secured a funding boost to relieve its cash flow situation after several projects were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more | Worcester contractor secures coronavirus funding from BCRS | 23/04/2020 |
General | 23rd April 2020 A brand-new Findit launches in the West MidlandsA new business Findit site aimed at SMEs in Coventry and Warwickshire has been launched today (Thursday 23 April) to provide organisations with high-profile supply chain opportunities, news and events... Read more | A brand-new Findit launches in the West Midlands | 23/04/2020 |
General | 22nd April 2020 Worcester Community Trust urges locals to participate in nationwide 2.6 ChallengeWorcester Community Trust, the Worcester-based charity, is taking part in the 2.6 Challenge. Read more | Worcester Community Trust urges locals to participate in nationwide 2.6 Challenge | 22/04/2020 |
General | 17th April 2020 Worcestershire LEP UpdateWhilst these times prove to be difficult for all businesses in the county. I am proud to see two new programmes launched to help both businesses and the local community. Read more | Worcestershire LEP Update | 17/04/2020 |
General | 15th April 2020 FinditinWorcestershire member needs your help to supply more protective equipmentA county firm has urged the public to join the ‘battle’ and donate to help the production of protective equipment for the NHS and frontline workers. Read more | FinditinWorcestershire member needs your help to supply more protective equipment | 15/04/2020 |
General | 15th April 2020 Businesses urged to consider how to retain staff after coronavirus restrictions are liftedEmployers should start putting plans in place now to keep hold of skilled staff once the coronavirus lockdown and restrictions are lifted, or risk losing them to competitors. Read more | Businesses urged to consider how to retain staff after coronavirus restrictions are lifted | 15/04/2020 |
General | 6th April 2020 New grants available for industry impacted by Covid-19UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to respond to new and urgent needs in UK and global communities during and following the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more | New grants available for industry impacted by Covid-19 | 06/04/2020 |