Quick, there’s just time to enter the 2020 Chamber Awards

You have until Friday March 27 to enter the 2020 Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

The awards, sponsored by FOLK2FOLK, are a main highlight in the counties’ business calendar and celebrate the achievements of the local business community. With around 680 attendees, the awards are free to enter for members and non-members.

This year, the awards ceremony once again takes place at the Worcester Arena on July 2.

Tech accelerator programme on hunt for new candidates

BetaDen, the Malvern-based technology accelerator is searching for its third cohort.

BetaDen is now accepting applications for its nine-month accelerator programme from technology entrepreneurs to small technology businesses that are “minimal viable product” ready or in a position to develop to this stage.

BetaDen is offering a package of business support, worth more than £50,000, that will be awarded to between eight to 10 entrepreneurs or companies.

The third cohort will start in May and the programme will include access to office space at BetaDen’s hub at Malvern Hills Science Park, coaching, marketing funding and commercial meetings to help develop a successful route to market.