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Amy Joyce
9 July, 2025
Business West
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Spotlight On Leah McNally, CEO at Avon Wildlife Trust
Occasionally 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 Leah McNally, CEO at Avon Wildlife Trust to talk about their work and their relationship with the Bristol Initiative.
Jenny Ablett
7 July, 2025
Business West
BCC Global Annual Conference 2025 event recap: “Where’s the Growth?”
Business West attended the British Chambers of Commerce's (BCC) Global Conference on Thursday 26th, hosted at the QEII Centre in London. Proudly representing our Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Chambers, we caught up with business owners, along with other Chambers from across the UK, to hear from experts on the need for business-friendly policies to drive growth.
Amy Joyce
1 July, 2025
Business West
Local Skills Improvement Plans 2025 Progress Reports Released
Business West Chambers of Commerce has released its Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) Progress Reports for 2025.
Louise Holland
30 June, 2025
Business West
Business Leaders welcome new West of England Mayor to chart path forward
On Wednesday, the Bristol Initiative brought together business leaders at the EQ Building for its Quarterly Members' Meeting, featuring a powerful keynote from new West of England Mayor Helen Godwin that set the tone for Bristol's prosperous future and that of the wider region.
Anonymous Author
27 June, 2025
Business West
Celebrating Pride Month & how diversity drives growth
At Business West, Pride Month is more than a celebration - it's a reaffirmation of our values: inclusion, respect, and the power of diverse voices. We believe that when individuals can bring their authentic selves to work, everyone benefits. That’s why we champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, not just in June, but every day.
Amy Joyce
27 June, 2025
Business West
BCC Director General Shevaun Haviland: No more tax on business
BCC press release: If the Government is serious about growth, then it cannot tax business any further, Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is set to warn.
Amy Joyce
26 June, 2025
Business West
Chamber Conversations: Hazel Hayden from Bristol Menopause
At Business West, we’re proud to support a diverse network of businesses and organisations - from ambitious start-ups to established firms and charities - all working to make our region stronger and more connected.
Amy Joyce
25 June, 2025
Business West
My journey into trade documentation: How I learned to love the humble Carnet
If you’d told me four years ago that I’d be able to explain the ins and outs of an ATA Carnet, I might have raised an eyebrow. When I joined Business West, I came from a Business-to-Business marketing background with some experience in international trade; I’d advised businesses on how to promote themselves overseas, but trade documents? That was a whole new world. At the time, I didn’t know one end of a Carnet from another. As for Certificates of Origin and Letters of Credit, let’s just say my understanding was limited. But over three years on, I’ve learned the ropes and found a real fascination for this often-overlooked part of global trade. It helps that I work with a team that is the best in the business. Their knowledge is encyclopaedic, their attention to detail second to none, and their customer service? Well, 99% of our customers would recommend them. As a marketer, that kind of endorsement makes it a joy to shout about what they do.
Fiona Parsons
24 June, 2025
Business West