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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.

Q&A with Independent West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Metro Mayor candidate Ian Scott

What do you think a Metro Mayor’s role should be? It is to bring the West of England together to present clear local visions to local people, the Government and International Investors. It can do...
Ian Scott
Ian Scott
Posted on: 11.04.25
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Q&A with Conservative Party West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Metro Mayor candidate Steve Smith

Editor's note: earlier this month, the Bristol Initiative hosted the first hustings for the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority's next Metro Mayor with candidates from the Conservative, Green...
Steve Smith
Steve Smith
Posted on: 31.03.25
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Q&A with Labour Party West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Metro Mayor candidate Helen Godwin

The Bristol Initiative hosted the first hustings for the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority's next Metro Mayor with candidates from the Conservative, Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat...
Helen Godwin
Helen Godwin
Posted on: 28.03.25
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11 Questions with Ed Rowberry, President of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative

Ed Rowberry, the newly appointed President of the Bristol Chamber & Initiative, brings a wealth of experience, a deep love for Bristol, and a clear vision for the region’s future. As CEO of BBRC...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 27.03.25
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Business West responds to the Spring Statement

Business West responds to the Spring Statement
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 26.03.25
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What our businesses need from the next West of England Metro Mayor

“We need to better sell our region” is now a common refrain I hear in my conversations with business members, senior leaders and politicians on an almost daily basis. It was a key talking-point at...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 25.03.25
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Q&A with Liberal Democrat West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Metro Mayor candidate Oli Henman

Editor's note: earlier this month, the Bristol Initiative hosted the first hustings for the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority's next Metro Mayor with candidates from the Conservative, Green...
Oli Henman
Oli Henman
Posted on: 21.03.25
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West of England Metro Mayor candidates outline their vision for the region

Last week, Business West’s Bristol Initiative hosted a Hustings for the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority election, bringing together candidates from the four major political parties that...
Victoria Matthews
Victoria Matthews
Business West
Posted on: 11.03.25
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Devolution and Growth: “What does our region actually want?”

Last week the Bristol Initiative and Futures West hosted a Devolution and Growth event at Bristol’s Engine Shed, which featured keynote speeches from Andrew Carter, Chief Executive at Centre for...
Victoria Matthews
Victoria Matthews
Business West
Posted on: 05.03.25
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