Huge congratulations to those businesses announced as Regional Winners in the BCC Awards. Wthin the West Midlands Region, local winners include: H Westons – no surprise that one of the finest cider makers is also great at People Development. Note, it’s the second time a Herefordshire business has taken this award in successive years with Westons Cider and Perry taking […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chamber Award Finalists
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 […]
