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What is regenerative business and why is it important? A Q&A with Chamber Member, Regenerative Partners

As part of our series of interviews with Chamber Members, we spoke to Paul Pivcevic, Managing Director of Regenerative Partners about how he brings ‘living systems thinking’ to businesses. The...
Posted on: 16.09.22
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Business West supports local footwear brand to fill skills gaps

Solelution is a small business based in Bristol, selling footwear in-store and online. Founded 17 years ago, owner Tanya has two shops based in Portishead and Clifton and offers customers a wide...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 15.09.22
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Business West calls for more detail on the government’s energy price guarantee as inflation remains at a record high

Business West is calling for more information on how firms will be supported by the government after the new government’s Energy Price Guarantee was announced last week. This comes as the rise in...
Posted on: 15.09.22
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Business West in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On behalf of Business West Chambers of Commerce, we express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of our Patron Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As a patron of the Chambers of...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 09.09.22
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Business West responds to government’s energy price strategy

Commenting on today’s energy price guarantee announcement Matt Griffith, Director of Policy at Business West, said: “Business West warmly welcomes protection for households in our region from 1...
Posted on: 08.09.22
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The new Prime Minister needs to address skills shortages

As many businesses face a unprecedented storm to actually survive the energy crisis, they more than ever need young people with an aptitude for skills. That is why here at Business West we are...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.09.22
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Creating a Competitive Edge with Workforce Development Planning

With 1.2 million unfilled job vacancies across all sectors and seniorities in the UK and more over 50’s than under 25’s available for work, it’s never been more important to get close to the desires...
Claire Bedding
Claire Bedding
Business West
Posted on: 08.09.22
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Businesses calling for urgent government support amidst soaring energy bills

Businesses in the South West of England are calling for the government to provide urgent support as energy bills skyrocket. Recent respondents of Business West’s current Quarterly Economic Survey are...
Posted on: 06.09.22
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