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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.

Meet the team - Eithne Venney, HR Support Adviser

We met with HR Support Adviser, Eithne Venney, to discuss her new role and the HR Support Service.
Dan Graves
Dan Graves
Posted on: 20.09.22
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Investment now in Stroud is important

Listening to business at this very difficult time for companies here in Gloucestershire is just so important. That’s why I welcome Stroud District Council’s Business Workshop initiative to explore...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 16.09.22
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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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