Some exciting news today as the shortlist for the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2011 are announced today. Businesses including Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust, Magic Whiteboard, Concern Universal, I A Technology, Claridges, Westons, Wye Valley Brewery and BBR Optometry are all in the shortlist. Catagories for the awards include Large Business, Small Business, Community Enterprise, together with awards […]
Rural Regeneration Zone
Just a word on the news of the closing report for the Rural Regeneration Zone under the Executive Chair of Peter Pawsey. The RRZ had it’s critics – not least that many projects shouldn’t have had support at all and still others would have benefited but news didn’t reach them. My view is that the board and team at RRZ […]
Herefordshire Council Election – Chamber Forum
Having just got back from the Hereford Chamber Election Hustings night for the Herefordshire Council Elections, thanks and praise go out to Gary Woodman who stepped in for me to Chair the event. Thanks also go out to the leaders of the local groups – Roger Philips Conservative, Terry James Liberal Democrate, Mark Hubbard Its Our County and Labour and […]
Herefordshire Election Hustings
Still limited places available for the Herefordshire Hustings event tomorrow (Monday) night from 6-8.00pm at the Hereford College of Technology. We have the leaders from all the main parties contesting seats in the local elections including Roger Philips, Mark Hubbard and Terry James. Contact Gary Woodman or call me if you are a Chamber Member / Member of the City […]
BCC: UK economy returning to growth, but overall picture worrying
I thought it worthwhile sharing the message this week from the British Chambers of Commerce ahead of the Bank of England meeting to consider interest rates and the Chamber of Commerce annual conference: The UK economy has returned to positive growth, but the recovery remains fragile as the increase in VAT and spending cuts begin to bite. That’s the conclusion […]
British Chamber Conference April 7th London
As other Chamber Presidents from Chambers of Commerce across the UK, I’m looking forward to next week and the BCC annual Conference this year at Church House. The theme will be ‘Delivering a Year for Growth’ and will launch campaigns for 2011. With speakers George Osborne, Vince Cable, Ed Milliband and Eric Pickles. See below and link for more: The […]
Start up Britain – UK Government re-direct to the USA
Pleased to see any action that supports business. Particularly keen to see support for new business – reminds me of the Enterprise Allowance Scheme of the 80’s… this could genuinely be great news for UK entrepreneurs. http://startupbritain.org/ As a professional agency however there are a few things that frustrate – printers that have changed their name to print and design […]
Hereford Expo
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Hereford Expo was a real success yesterday held at the Point 4 in Hereford. the naked creative has supported the expo over recent years – in it’s first year we sponsored “the naked cafe” as a breakfast and lunch networking area. This year I was joined as President in opening the event by […]
Hereford City Forum – Council procurement
We had a terrific session of the Hereford City Forum last night bringing businesses from across the city together with members of Herefordshire Council. I’ve chaired the Forum for around 18 months now and it did seem like groundhog day when discussing pay on exit parking and signage around the city but at least we have coach parking provision for […]
