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Parliamentarians must listen to local businesses

Dear Members of Parliament, As you head off on recess today and step away from the Westminster bubble – here’s a bit of homework on behalf of the business communities that we both represent. Over the...
Dr Adam Marshall
Dr Adam Marshall
British Chambers of Commerce
Posted on: 24.07.18
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A hard Brexit; what would it mean for SW food and drink companies?

James Monk recently travelled to Bordeaux with BBC Points West to discover the potential impact Brexit could have on selling Food and Drink to the EU.
Posted on: 19.07.18
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Building the next generation of export support services
Member role

Business West is one of 4 leading business support organisations collaborating to form Export Growth Partners, which aims to transform how businesses trade internationally.
Mary Martin
Mary Martin
Business West
Posted on: 16.07.18
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Business confidence in Brexit negotiations dwindling, as questions remain unanswered

Business West reveals that confidence among SMEs in the West, in government to deliver a Brexit that works for business, is on the wane. With 49% of businesses feeling negative about the negotiations...
Posted on: 04.07.18
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Airbus warning – a major concern for the future of the West of England economy

Airbus’s blunt warning about the significant risk to their UK business from Brexit is of major concern for the future economic health of Bristol and the South West. James Durie, Chief Executive of...
Posted on: 22.06.18
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EY and Business West team up to deliver Innovation South West

The EY and Business West Innovation South West: Digital Conference took place on Thursday, 14 June 2018 and brought together leaders from business and academia to explore practical ways that digital...
Posted on: 18.06.18
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First ever European Certificate of Origin through Blockchain
Member role

Business West Chambers of Commerce and i2i Infinity process the first Certificate of Origin outside of South East Asia.
Mary Martin
Mary Martin
Business West
Posted on: 13.06.18
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Bristol Arena decision one step closer

We welcome the chance to now see a lot of the facts and figures behind the future of the Arena. Our members from across the Bristol city region - and indeed beyond - strongly support and want to see...
Richard Bonner
Richard Bonner
Arcadis
Posted on: 12.06.18
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Jetting off this weekend? Eschew the souvenirs, bring back Bath some fresh ideas

Travel is supposed to broaden the mind. And as it’s getting to the time of year when people start to go off on trips, in this country, across Europe and the rest of the world, it got me thinking...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 23.05.18
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