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HW Chamber Webinar: Annual Bank of England Briefing

Businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Bank of England Briefing to hear from Graeme Chaplin, the Bank of England’s Agent for the West Midlands and Oxfordshire.

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General \| 2nd September 2020 New Worcestershire hair and beauty salon opens its doors Two 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 director As 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 brother Lawyer’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 appointments Worcestershire 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 business A 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 Awards A 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 employers Worcestershire 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 look The 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 underway Works 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 businesses Local 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 expansion Norgrove 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 back Worcestershire 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 2020 Severn & 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 bridge HAVE 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 webinars Attend 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 street Shorter 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 live Register 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 improvements Building 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 lockdown Worcestershire 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 donations A 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 Worcestershire Are 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 BCRS A 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 Midlands A 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 Challenge Worcester 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 Update Whilst 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 equipment A 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 lifted Employers 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-19 UK 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
General \| 1st April 2020 Can your business help the Covid-19 crisis? You could help make a huge difference to the key workers on the frontline Read more	Can your business help the Covid-19 crisis?	01/04/2020
General \| 26th March 2020 Worcestershire Community Foundation launches Covid-19 response appeal One of Worcestershire’s largest charitable hub's has launched a county-wide appeal which will help community groups and charities overcome issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more	Worcestershire Community Foundation launches Covid-19 response appeal	26/03/2020
General \| 26th March 2020 Final grant call - Last chance for businesses to apply The Enterprising Worcestershire Grant Fund is now coming to an end and has announced a FINAL GRANT CALL Read more	Final grant call - Last chance for businesses to apply	26/03/2020
General \| 24th March 2020 Findit's tips for working at home A lot of us are now working from home and it’s fair to say we’ve never experienced a time like this. Read more	Findit's tips for working at home	24/03/2020
General \| 18th March 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19): Help and support for Worcestershire businesses Findit will closely follow the Government’s advice and guidelines and work with support organisations to bring all our members the current business information. Read more	Coronavirus (COVID-19): Help and support for Worcestershire businesses	18/03/2020
General \| 16th March 2020 Birmingham automotive firm powers ahead with 100 new engineering jobs A recruitment partnership has seen dozens of engineers beginning new roles at a Birmingham automotive firm which is driving innovations in low carbon and electric vehicle technology. Read more	Birmingham automotive firm powers ahead with 100 new engineering jobs	16/03/2020
General \| 13th March 2020 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 pla... Read more	Statement on the Worcestershire LEP Annual Conference 2020	13/03/2020
General \| 10th March 2020 Kidderminster BID welcomes new manager, Alexandra Powell The local Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the appointment of a new BID Manager today (Tuesday 10 March). Read more	Kidderminster BID welcomes new manager, Alexandra Powell	10/03/2020
General \| 9th March 2020 FinditinWorcestershire member launches 'Good Egg Awards' for local businesses Local workers and managers have the opportunity to be recognised as part of a Worcester firm's 'Good Egg Awards' Read more	FinditinWorcestershire member launches 'Good Egg Awards' for local businesses	09/03/2020
General \| 9th March 2020 Introducing - our new Marketplace feature Calling all Worcestershire businesses! Do you have a product or service you’d like to promote to FinditinWorcestershire's 11,000 members? Check out our brand new module Marketplace. Read more	Introducing - our new Marketplace feature	09/03/2020
General \| 6th March 2020 Popular farming legal seminar returns to Worcestershire Legal issues affecting Worcestershire farmers and landowners will be covered at a free annual agricultural seminar taking place on Thursday 26th March. Read more	Popular farming legal seminar returns to Worcestershire	06/03/2020
General \| 26th February 2020 Microsoft set to headline Worcestershire event Businesses in Worcestershire have been invited to a breakfast event which will tackle the latest benefits of embracing technology and innovative solutions to improve productivity. Read more	Microsoft set to headline Worcestershire event	26/02/2020
General \| 20th February 2020 University of Worcester chosen to boost STEM education in West Midlands schools The University of Worcester has been chosen to become the STEM Club Champion for the West Midlands and support schools across Birmingham, Coventry, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, and Sol... Read more	University of Worcester chosen to boost STEM education in West Midlands schools	20/02/2020
General \| 17th February 2020 Worcestershire gritting and snow plough firm set for awards success A successful family firm from Worcestershire has been shortlisted for a regional business award in recognition of its growth, customer service and environmental credentials. Read more	Worcestershire gritting and snow plough firm set for awards success	17/02/2020
General \| 13th February 2020 30-year milestone for Worcestershire family construction firm A father and son who run one of Worcestershire’s most respected building companies are celebrating the firm’s 30th anniversary. Read more	30-year milestone for Worcestershire family construction firm	13/02/2020
General \| 31st January 2020 Business leaders meet 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. Read more	Business leaders meet as registrations open for Worcestershire LEP’s Annual Conference 2020	31/01/2020
General \| 27th January 2020 Worcestershire LEP welcomes Jenny Long to its board Worcestershire LEP has thanked long-standing board member, Mark Martin, who has stepped down from January 2020 and welcomed its newest member, Jenny Long, MD of IceBlue Digital Marketing Read more	Worcestershire LEP welcomes Jenny Long to its board	27/01/2020
General \| 16th January 2020 Employment lawyer issues IR35 alert to Worcestershire firms A leading Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned the county’s private sector businesses to be fully prepared ahead of sweeping changes to rules on using contractors. Read more	Employment lawyer issues IR35 alert to Worcestershire firms	16/01/2020
General \| 16th January 2020 Full steam ahead for Forgate Street's newest arrival Coffee house entrepreneur Aasia Baig opens her third railway venture in Worcester thanks to business funding Read more	Full steam ahead for Forgate Street's newest arrival	16/01/2020
General \| 15th January 2020 Low Carbon Opportunities Programme set to continue helping SMEs FREE renewable energy and low carbon innovation assessments and grants for SMEs in Worcestershire are set to continue for another three years. Read more	Low Carbon Opportunities Programme set to continue helping SMEs	15/01/2020
General \| 8th January 2020 Tech accelerator BetaDen opens its search for Cohort 3.0 Worcestershire’s first-of-its kind technology accelerator is now searching for its third cohort. Read more	Tech accelerator BetaDen opens its search for Cohort 3.0	08/01/2020