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Business West’s Quarterly Economic Survey: South West Businesses demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of ongoing challenges

Business West’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), which polled 301 businesses across the South West, reveals general economic conditions were the main source of concern (69%) for respondents...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 21.12.23
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County strength in face of energy

I make no apology for continuing to promote Gloucestershire’s credentials in the face of the UK’s desperate race for new energy sources. My enthusiasm has been increased by the visit last week to the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 17.01.23
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Stroud’s rejection of investment zone proposal a missed opportunity

I am at a loss to understand why Stroud District Council has failed to realise the economic potential to the area by turning down a government investment zone proposal. Gloucestershire County Council...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.11.22
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Festival of Tomorrow to bring Science Learning to Centre Stage

Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow aims to bring the trust of scientists during Covid to attract young people to the learning of science. Dr Rod Hebden, founder and director of the festival being held in...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 19.01.22
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Business West drives Korean collaboration in hydrogen mobility

New agreement will see South West businesses contribute to growth in hydrogen technologies
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 03.11.20
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3 questions with Deanna Oppenheimer, Founder of Cameoworks and Chair at Hargreaves Lansdown

UWE , in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Deanna Oppenheimer, Founder of Cameoworks and Chair at Hargreaves...
Posted on: 28.10.19
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How To Conduct Your Own Basic Market Research

This blog is here to guide you through the process of conducting some basic market research
Blue O'Connor
Blue O'Connor
Business West
Posted on: 01.02.18
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What the Budget 2017 means for Swindon & Wiltshire

Having announced a number of investment plans for cities such as Birmingham and Manchester, and regions including South West Wales and North East, Philip Hammond, confidently declared that his...
Ian Larrard
Ian Larrard
Business West
Posted on: 22.11.17
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Showcasing the future of motoring at the home of motor manufacturing

Swindon is set to play an important role in the next revolution in motoring: low-emissions vehicles.
Mike Godfrey
Mike Godfrey
Posted on: 05.09.17
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