The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire and HSBC are inviting everyone interested in ‘doing business abroad’ to a FREE event at Worcester Rugby Club.

It’s just one week to go until the prestigious Chamber Awards ceremony 2008, and Herefordshire finalists are ready and waiting to hear who will walk away with the coveted awards on the night.

It’s just one week to go until the prestigious Chamber Awards ceremony 2008, and Redditch finalist Oakland International are ready and waiting to hear who will walk away with the coveted awards on the night.

The Chamber Awards 08 is a sell-out, the chamber have confirmed this week. All tickets have been sold to the prestigious ceremony which will be held at Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, on Thursday 5 June.

Do you fancy a few hours of walking around some beautifully landscaped greenery, chatting amongst friends and colleagues, fuelled by a hot breakfast and with an afternoon meal awaiting your return?

Students from Trinity High School were truly strutting their stuff at their Spring Fashion Show, all to raise money for the Noah’s Ark Trust.

It was a truly local affair as Worcestershire and Herefordshire swept the board with success at the West Midlands UK Trade and Investment International Trade Awards 2008.

The finalists for the Chamber Awards 2008 have been announced, following a record number of entries this year.

Commenting on today's Monetary Policy Committee Decision, Christopher Harvey, Head of Policy & Representation at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, said:

Something special is happening at the next Womens’ Business Forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire, making this the flagship event for the year to celebrate women in business across the region.

The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire is welcoming both its members and all those who want to know more about the Chamber, to an event to discuss membership on 30th April at The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel.

Network Rail, the body responsible for rail infrastructure, has announced investment to help improve rail services in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. This is following representations by the local Chamber of Commerce and the West Midlands Business Council.

The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire have welcomed news that the 2p fuel duty rise will be deferred, but feel that more could have been done to restore relations with business.

Commenting on today's MPC decision, Gary Woodman, Policy Executive said:

Following the news of the impending closure of infamous Hereford department store Chadds, the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire has expressed its sad disappointment, and support for other businesses in the city facing a tough financial year in a changing market.

The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire is calling on the Government to recognise the changed economic climate and not introduce the raft of tax rises set to come into force this year.

The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire is thrilled to confirm Lars Tharp, renowned author, lecturer and broadcaster, as the official Guest Speaker at the prestigious Chamber Awards Ceremony on Thursday 5 June.

Fuel Pricing...

The 2008 edition of the British Chambers of Commerce’s Burdens Barometer shows that the cumulative cost to businesses in the West Midlands of new regulation since 1998 has risen to £5.4 billion, up from £4.5 billion last year.

Commenting on today's Monetary Policy Committee decision, Gary Woodman, Policy Executive Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, said: "The Monetary Policy Committee's decision today to cut interest rates to 5.25% was necessary for the economy.

Businesses who want to succeed internationally will be offered help and advice at an event to be hosted by QinetiQ together with the International Trade team at the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

The search is now on. Entries are open for one of the most prestigious Awards nights in the business calendar. The Chamber Awards 2008 will be held on Thursday 5th June at the beautiful Eastnor Castle in Ledbury, and entries are being received now from businesses across the region, hoping to take away some of the top accolades on the night.

The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire has welcomed news of the concessions to changes made to Capital Gains Tax by Alistair Darling in the pre budget report last year. A 10% capital gains tax rate will be introduced in April on the first £1 million of gains and the 18% charge will remain on gains over this amount.

The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire are recommending that companies join the race now to make sure they make the most of opportunities available through the Olympic Games 2012.

The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire have joined together with fellow Chambers, road hauliers and business members from around the country to collectively write an open letter to the Chancellor, urging him to scrap the proposed increase in fuel duty, scheduled for April.

Businesses and consumers must wait another month for a cut in interest rates after the Bank of England agreed to leave the cost of borrowing on hold.