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Keep up-to-date with the latest business news, marketing best practices, success stories and more with content produced by the Business West team and regional business leaders.

Businesses Still Struggling To Understand Net-Zero Target

Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, a ground-breaking survey of 1,000 businesses shows 40% of companies don't know any details about the UK’s net zero target.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 04.12.23
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Community spirit in action: A Weston Foodbank story

Last week six members of the Business West International Trade Services team played a crucial role in combating hunger this festive season. The team worked at Weston Foodbank over two days and played...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 04.12.23
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Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Jaya Chakrabarti, Former President of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce

At our recent Bristol Initiative Meeting we bid a fond farewell to our outgoing President of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Jaya Chakrabarti DSc h.c. MBE . We caught up with Jaya to talk about her...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 04.12.23
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NEW: Practical ATA Carnet procedures training

Businesses worldwide are increasingly crossing borders, seeking new opportunities in global markets. A key tool in this international expansion is the ATA Carnet, which streamlines the process of...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 01.12.23
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Case study: Letter of Credit training for Amcor Flexibles

Business West was delighted to deliver a bespoke training workshop on Letters of Credit to Amcor Flexibles, which is a global food and medical manufacturing company based in Bristol.
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 01.12.23
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International Trade Christmas opening times

Our International Trade team's Christmas opening times are detailed below. Please ensure if you require your documents to be processed before Christmas send them to us in good time...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 01.12.23
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We have top class universities in Gloucestershire

Business West Gloucestershire Director & Vice-chair of GFirst LEP Ian Mean MBE, discusses how the county's universities can support the local economy.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 29.11.23
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One City Gathering; How do we build a more inclusive and sustainable Bristol?

Last Friday, more than 300 people gathered to discuss Bristol’s One City Plan.
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 29.11.23
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Gloucestershire Chamber hosts Listening to Business event

Read our wrap up of the discussions made by local businesses and civic leaders at Gloucestershire Chamber's Listening to Business event, supported by Forest of Dean District Council.
Huw James
Huw James
Posted on: 27.11.23
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