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Stay informed on what's going on in business and the economy. Our blog includes regular updates, including thought leadership pieces, from the Business West team, British Chambers of Commerce and regional business leaders.

4 New Tech-Led Ways to Prevent Cyber Attacks

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is focused on spotlighting cyber security best practices, shedding light on the evolving threats that individuals and businesses face and...
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 17.09.24
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BCC Press Release: Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’

The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities.   The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 16.09.24
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Sir Iain Gray and Andrea Dell to lead Futures West Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth

Business West has today announced the leadership team for the Futures West Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth.
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 12.09.24
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Six reasons SMEs should join a business membership community

Whether you are an established SME or a new start-up, there are many benefits to becoming part of a business membership community. Being part of a community, such as the Business West Chambers of...
Priscilla Dibble
Priscilla Dibble
Posted on: 10.09.24
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Where We Represent Initiative Members: A Commitment to Shaping Bristol’s Future

Business West, and the Bristol Initiative in particular, is deeply embedded in the strategic framework that shapes the economic and social landscape of our city. Through key representations on...
Jenny Ablett
Jenny Ablett
Business West
Posted on: 09.09.24
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The Business West Experience: A 2024 Strive Intern's Perspective

I would like to begin my blog with a heartfelt thank you. Without the Strive program, I wouldn't have this opportunity to share my voice. Therefore, a big thanks to Business West, Hargreaves Lansdown...
Myat Kyaw
Myat Kyaw
Posted on: 05.09.24
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Meet the team behind Somerset Innovation Network: Jane Purdy, Head of Enterprise

The Somerset Innovation Network (SI-Net) aims to drive growth and innovation in the region whilst fostering meaningful collaboration between forward-thinking organisations. Jane Purdy, Head of...
Solomon Heath
Posted on: 04.09.24
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North Somerset Businesses to benefit from Tech Support

Small and medium businesses in North Somerset are set to benefit from expert support to help them enhance their digital presence and adopt new technologies, via the Tech for Growth project. Delivered...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 03.09.24
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All change at the top

I don’t know if you’ve noticed but there has been an astonishing number of changes of leadership of late in some of our most significant local institutions. We’ll have new Vice-Chancellors at both...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 03.09.24
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