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  Queen’s Speech: business will welcome ‘less is more’ approach, says Business West

  Commenting on the Queen’s Speech Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West, said: “On balance, businesses will welcome the limited p...

  All Areas 08.05.13 Government, Business, Policy

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  bmi regional launches another 3 new European routes from Bristol Airport

  bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, today announced the launch of three new European routes from Bristol Airport. The airline ...

  All Areas 13.02.13 Bristol, Business, International Trade, Tourism, Transport

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  GDP figures a further blow to business confidence

  Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West, comments on the preliminary GDP figures for Q4 2012.

  All Areas 28.01.13 Policy, Economy, Business

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  Businesses confident, but growth remains weak: Quarterly Economic Survey

  The latest Quarterly Economic Survey released today (Tuesday) by Business West working with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) shows ...

  All Areas 08.01.13 Business, Policy, Growth

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  2013 could be the year to start your own business

  Deciding to start a business is a big decision, and one that needs careful consideration. So, how do you decide whether starting a busine...

  All Areas 02.01.13 Business, Business Growth

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  Unlocking house building will boost growth, but government must go further

  Comments on the speech by the Deputy Prime Minster on housing today (Thursday), by Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West.

  All Areas 22.11.12 Growth, Business, Government, Economy, Strategic Infrastructure Improvements

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  Business asks Nick Clegg to empower Mayor to make Bristol a European super city

  Michael Bothamley, president of Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative, part of Business West, welcomed the deputy prime minister, Nick...

  Bristol 12.11.12 Policy, Bristol, Business

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  Business West’s comment on Heseltine report

  The launch of the Heseltine review into UK Competitiveness is potentially an exciting time for Business West and other accredited chamber...

  All Areas 31.10.12 Chamber Of Commerce, Growth, Policy, Business

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  Latest GDP figures will boost business confidence

  The first estimate for GDP in the third quarter of 2012 confirms that the UK economy returned to growth, with the increase more than many...

  All Areas 25.10.12 Economy, Business, Growth

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  #getbristoltalking – 5000 conversations in 50 days

  #getbristoltalking is designed to encourage businesses in the city to talk to each other more, make contacts and discuss business issues ...

  Bristol 11.10.12 Chamber Of Commerce, Chambers Of Commerce, Bristol, Business