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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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Meet the Local Skills Improvement Plan Team - Chloe Barratt

Chloe is a Project Coordinator at Business West. She provides admin support and assistance to the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team to ensure smooth co-ordination and delivery of the project...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 27.03.24
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Community has been kept in the loop on road

Good communication and transparency are two essentials of any big business project, particularly if it involves roads and local communities. A prime example of good communication is how Kier, the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 27.03.24
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Highlights from the recent Bristol Initiative Members' Meeting with keynote speaker Mayor Marvin Rees OBE

Last week members of the Bristol Initiative were kindly hosted by fellow Initiative members Osborne Clarke at their new Bristol home, the Halo Building. The event was sold out with over 100 members...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 27.03.24
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BCC Press Release: Bold Thinking Needed To Keep UK At Top Table

The British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key player, has launched its Global Britain Challenge report to boost exports and channel overseas investment into the UK.  Among the 28...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 27.03.24
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Digital trade: a step into the world of FTAs, preferential rules of origin & Genesis

In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, staying ahead means embracing digital innovation. With an astounding 361 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) worldwide, the complexity of navigating these...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 26.03.24
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Majority of South West businesses express confidence in their own prospects, with many seeking new hires

Business West’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey, which polls businesses across the South West, reveals 63% of the 268 respondents are optimistic about their own prospects, but only 16% said the same...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 26.03.24
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Why Business West is committed to being a B Corp: Interview with Jessica Vallentine

In a recent interview with fellow B Corp certified organisation Estrella Ventures , a sustainable marketing agency based in Bristol, and our Director of Responsible Business, Jessica Vallentine, we...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 25.03.24
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Initiative Member Spotlight: Jo Dally, Strategic Partnership Director at the National Composites Centre

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Jo Dally, to talk about her role as the Strategic...
Jenny Ablett
Jenny Ablett
Business West
Posted on: 21.03.24
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