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Preview: Bristol Festival of Ideas, 18-20 October 2017

Bristol Festival of Ideas is back with its compelling programme of events.
Posted on: 25.09.17
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A winning Chamber with a truly winning outfit

Business West Chambers of Commerce was one of five chambers that walked away as World Chambers Competition champions.
Posted on: 21.09.17
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Food and drink producers on a trade mission from Bristol Airport

On Saturday 16 September 2017 representatives from eleven local food and drink companies from across the South West departed from Bristol Airport to China for a five-day trade mission aimed at...
Posted on: 19.09.17
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James Durie on Callowhill Court redevelopment plans for Bristol city centre

Following Bristol City Council's decision to approve the redevelopment of Broadmead on Wednesday (6th September), Bristol Chamber & Initiative's James Durie has spoken out. Upon hearing the news...
Posted on: 07.09.17
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Business West appoints top marketer as new chairman

Business West has appointed one of the region’s top marketeers as its new chairman. Iain Wolsey has held senior marketing positions in the UK and is the founding partner in the Bristol consultancy of...
Posted on: 17.08.17
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Interview with Royal Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor Jo Price

Royal Agricultural Univeristy used to be perceived as an organisation not really related to Gloucestershire’s wider business community. New Vice Chancellor, Jo Price, seems determined to change all...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 14.08.17
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Phil Smith urges Whitehall to Back the West

The government must deliver on the Western Daily Press campaign to Back the West because, put simply, Bristol and the West represents great value to Whitehall.
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 04.08.17
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South West business confidence at lowest level since 2009

Business confidence in the West has plummeted to its lowest level since the depths of the 2009 recession.
Posted on: 25.07.17
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Bringing our Initiative members closer together with prosecco and afternoon tea
Member role

The other week we had our very first Swindon and Wiltshire Initiative support staff event involving a prosecco reception and afternoon tea at the stunning Chiseldon House Hotel near Coate Water...
Andrew Wells
Andrew Wells
Business West
Posted on: 24.07.17
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