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Stay informed on what's going on in business and the economy. Our blog includes regular updates, including thought leadership pieces, from the Business West team, British Chambers of Commerce and regional business leaders.

Dee Temple-Multon to replace Mike Godfrey OBE at Business West

dee-temple-multon.jpg The Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative , part of Business West, is delighted to announce the appointment Dee Temple-Multon on a part-time basis to replace the retiring Mike...
Posted on: 07.05.19
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Business West's Nicky Alberry on her year as High Sheriff of Wiltshire

Five years after British Rail dropped the bombshell that the Swindon Railworks were to be closed, Nicky Alberry joined Great Western Enterprise to continue and build on the work that had started to...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.04.19
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Mental health Q&A for employers with Andrea Crombleholme - Head of HR at Business West

1. Describe your role. andrea-crombleholme.jpg As Head of HR for Business West, my role is to proactively manage the day to day operational issues of the company whilst assisting with the delivery of...
Posted on: 21.01.19
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Meet the apprentice: Q&A with Liam Watson

Liam is an apprentice project administrator for the Enterprise team at Business West. We spoke to Liam about his experience so far.
Posted on: 13.09.18
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What do I want to see in Bristol 2050?

My name is Tawana Maisokwadzo and I’m currently studying for my GCSE’s at St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School. I recently completed a work placement at Business West, where I was introduced to the...
Tawana Maisokwadzo
Tawana Maisokwadzo
Business West
Posted on: 25.07.18
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Business West crowned Innovator of the Year at the South West’s biggest business awards

The International Trade Centre beat off stiff competition from Little Giggles Soft play and Waldeck Consulting to win the coveted Innovator of the Year award at the Bristol Post Business Awards 2018.
Posted on: 25.06.18
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Business West’s role in helping business & government navigate an uncertain future

It’s a great honour to have been appointed Business West Chairman, and I am excited by the challenges and prospects that we face.
Iain Wolsey
Iain Wolsey
Posted on: 23.10.17
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My internship experience at Business West

As Business West intern I’ve had the opportunity to learn lots of new things and develop a number of different skills in a friendly and highly supportive working environment.
Zara Brewer
Zara Brewer
Business West
Posted on: 28.09.17
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Bristol Chamber helps British robots go to war in China

British robots go to war in China: how Bristol Chamber of Commerce helped get them through customs.
Bethan Rice
Bethan Rice
Business West
Posted on: 26.09.17
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