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The Somerset Innovation Network (Si-Net) aims to drive growth and innovation in the region whilst fostering meaningful collaboration between forward-thinking organisations.
Solomon Heath
5 August, 2024
Business West
Bristol has been consistently reported as a higher economic growth region than average for the last 15 years and it is a major economic player of the West of England. However, not every area of Bristol is able to share in the fruit of this growth. Forty-one areas of Bristol are known to be within the most deprived 10% in England, and three in the city’s south and inner-city districts are within the most deprived 1%.
Anonymous Author
2 August, 2024
Business West
The excitement of the Olympics was palpable during the extravagant opening ceremony, and now the games are in full swing with teams competing fiercely. This global event represents a golden opportunity for UK businesses to showcase their expertise on an international stage. Central to the organisation of this event is a crucial document called an ATA Carnet, which simplifies the temporary exportation of goods. Business West proudly supports UK companies with our ATA Carnet service, ensuring their equipment reaches Paris efficiently and cost-effectively.
Fiona Parsons
2 August, 2024
Business West
The latest event in our Swindon Mindful Employer Network series took place earlier this month in person and focused on the topic of fostering a safe environment in the workplace. With July being alcohol awareness month and Samaritans Awareness Day, our expert speakers included representatives from Alcoholics Anonymous, the Samaritans and Change Grow Live.
Priscilla Dibble
31 July, 2024
Business West
Responding to the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said:
Eleanor Ferrari
30 July, 2024
Business West
I looked up ergonomics in the Oxford dictionary, and it told me that it is “the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment.” It was the explanation I needed to understand the rationale of an interesting company making very special office chairs—and appropriately called Ergochair.
Ian Mean
30 July, 2024
Business West
Reacting to the UK joining the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) E-commerce initiative, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This deal between the UK and 90 of its global trading partners is good news for business. We are expecting global trade to show good growth this year, but to sustain that we need initiatives like this.
Fiona Parsons
26 July, 2024
Business West
I don’t think it can be argued that the King’s Speech did not set out a bold vision for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Ian Mean
24 July, 2024
Business West
Business West Chambers of Commerce are proud to be made up of businesses from a wide range of sectors, sizes and structures, all of whom have different reasons and motivations for joining the community.
Eleanor Ferrari
19 July, 2024
Business West
