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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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Why voice search is just the beginning

With cloud-connected conversational platforms now the norm in homes around the world, Craig Pugsley, Director and Creative Lead at StudioFlow, makes the case for voice search optimisation.
Craig Pugsley
Craig Pugsley
StudioFlow
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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The Entrepreneurial South West

New data shows that 48.9% of people in the South West would consider starting their own business, making it one of the most entrepreneurial regions in the UK.
Posted on: 08.06.18
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Don’t neglect the AGM

Three words send a shiver down the spine of many business people or members of organisations. They are…Annual General Meeting. Grown men and women have been known to concoct the most complex excuses...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 07.06.18
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Institute of Technology on the cards for Swindon?

In light of the announcement that Swindon College is on the Government’s Institute of Technology shortlist I am delighted at how Swindon’s bid is shaping up. First announced in 2016, the Government...
Ian Larrard
Ian Larrard
Business West
Posted on: 05.06.18
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Gloucestershire gets the ball rolling on 2050 project

Government is already sitting up and taking notice of the aspirations being made by the Gloucestershire 2050 project aimed at developing a clear vision for the future of life in the county. This was...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.06.18
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Dairy demand in China sees exports on the rise

As demand for British dairy in China is growing, Paul Shand discusses how this could benefit the industry in the South West.
Posted on: 01.06.18
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British Chambers of Commerce on housing

Affordable housing is a key issue for businesses in Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Swindon & Wiltshire, with many unable to attract the right skills as a result. In this podcast, the British...
Posted on: 29.05.18
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