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Keep up-to-date with the latest business news, marketing best practices, success stories and more with content produced by the Business West team and regional business leaders.

Election 2024: What South West businesses need from the next government

Business West exists to create long-term prosperity for our businesses and our region. Through our Quarterly Economic Survey, which acts as a barometer of business sentiment across the region,...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 20.03.24
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Business West establishes Futures West Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth

At today’s Festival of Flourishing Regions , Business West announced the formation of the Futures West Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth. The Foundation brings business leaders...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 18.04.24
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The Apprenticeship Levy needs an overhaul by governement to encourage true apprenticeships

Gloucestershire has an enviable reputation with our further education colleges being some of the most successful in the country for developing apprenticeships with local employers. But I believe they...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 15.04.24
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Chamber Member Spotlight: Your Consultation Group

Business West Chambers of Commerce welcomes businesses from a wide range of sectors, sizes and structures, all of whom have different reasons and motivations for joining the community. As part of our...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 12.04.24
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Meet the Local Skills Improvement Plan Team - Aneta Mikesova

Aneta is a Marketing Executive at Business West. She's responsible for circulating relevant news and events about the LSIP project as well as sharing opportunities for businesses in the West of...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 10.04.24
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Gloucestershire County Council's 50/50 challenge sees success

Fifty employers have now signed up to the 50/50 challenge being driven by Gloucestershire County council and backed by Business West. The 50/50 initiative has been designed to give people over 50 the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 10.04.24
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Tech for Growth Programme Launched

Small and medium businesses across the West of England are set to benefit from expert support to help them enhance their digital presence.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 10.04.24
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Introducing Innovate UK Business Growth – How can this bespoke service help you to scale?

This year, Innovate UK has been transforming its products and services portfolio to provide innovators with the best possible range of funding and support options for their scaling journeys. As part...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 10.04.24
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A very well deserved Ofsted rating for South Gloucestershire & Stroud (SGS) College

Our young people are our future is an often quoted message but it is so true if they receive the right encouragement and training. South Gloucestershire & Stroud (SGS) College provide that...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.04.24
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