Today Groupon announced Groupon Rewards, a new program allowing consumers to unlock special Groupon deals from their favorite local businesses through repeat visits. Consumers earn rewards at participating merchants simply by paying with the credit or debit card they have on file at Groupon.com. After spending an amount set by the merchant, the consumer unlocks the ability to purchase a […]
Herefordshire Business Summit
Some interesting points from yesterdays Herefordshire Business Summit. Still reassured to see that the only membership organisation with staff on the ground and capability to support members, consult on key issues and really make a difference is the BCC Accredited Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The message was one of “let’s all take responsibility to make the county all […]
Hereford Enterprise Zone – what’s next?
Great news that we have secured an Enterprise Zone for Rotherwas. Herefordshire has a significant opportunity that we must not squander. I ‘ve spoken with many in business since the announcement. There is a concern that others will benefit from the incentives of the Enterprise Zone that are not open to them because of the the relocation issues. There are […]
Herefordshire Business Support following RBS Economic Briefing
Really interesting and informative session this morning with Stephen Blackman – Senior Economic Advisor at RBS. Substantially re-enforced what we already know. This (extended) recession is at least as deep as that of the 70’s. What does that mean for our clients and potential clients? Simple, pick your business partners with care as the road ahead is tough. With the […]
Hereford Enterprise Zone – Rotherwas Link Road
With all the talk about the new Hereford Enterprise Zone at Rotherwas in Hereford, I was reminded this morning about the Rotherwas Relief Road. Clearly without the Relief Road, the Hereford Enterprise Zone would have been a very different proposition. It’s worthwhile making clear at this point the huge amount of work put in by businesses such as Ken Davies […]
Herefordshire Enterprise Zone will boost business
Great news for Herefordshire businesses with this mornings announcement of the Rotherwas Enterprise Zone. The Chamber, the council, the Business Board and others have worked hard to deliver this for the county. Congratulations to all those involved.
Magna Carta Hereford on display NOW
Hereford Magna Carta from 1217 is on display now in Hereford Cathedral. I visited today with jazz in the Cathedral gardens and ook the opportunity to visit the Mappa Mundi exhibition. For the next month the Magna Carta is also on display. With the Hereford Mappa already a World Heritage site, one of the most significant chained libraries in the […]
Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust update – Magna Carta, 3 Choirs and etc…
Update from Glyn below including Magna Carta on display in Hereford Cathedral and the launch of this years 3 Choirs festival from Worcester. BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong Wednesday 10 August 4 pm (live) & repeated on Radio 3 on Sunday 14 August 4 pm Evensong sung by the combined choirs of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester cathedrals at the Worcester […]
West Midlands Chambers Regional Awards
Had a tough day earlier in the week chairing the judging for the West Midlands Chambers Regional Awards. Terrific businesses, well considered applications – made the task v difficult. All the judges from our regions Chambers take these awards very seriously as there is a lot at stake. The boost that winning a Regional Award is so significant, especially when […]
Chamber Awards 2011 – a great night for Hereford and Worcester business
Our Chamber Awards 2011 were a huge success. With 400 people representing companies from across the two counties, the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire showed yet again its strength as the face and voice of business. There were terrific performances, all the glitz and glamour and the wonderful setting of Worcester Cathedral. Winners include Westons, Wye Valley Brewery, Magic […]
