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Metro Mayor Dan Norris tells local business leaders what to expect from a Labour government

Last Wednesday, it was our quarterly Bristol Initiative meeting, where 100 business leaders gathered to listen to a range of speakers, including Metro Mayor, Dan Norris, discuss the challenges and...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 14.12.23
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How does government take LSIPs forward?

Business West Gloucestershire Director & Vice-chair of GFirst LEP Ian Mean MBE, discusses the nation wide LSIP projects, and how they will help companies manage skills gaps.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 14.12.23
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Growth Problem Remains As The Year Ends

Business West is an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce(BCC). Here the Head of Research at BCC, David Bharier, responds to the latest GDP data from the ONS: “Today's data from the...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 14.12.23
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BCC Economic Forecast: Economic Growth Stuck In A Rut

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), of which Business West is a key member, has marginally upgraded its 2023 and 2024 GDP forecast but lowered the outlook for 2025.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 07.12.23
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Airport is key to county’s economy

Business West Gloucestershire Director & Vice-chair of GFirst LEP Ian Mean MBE, discusses the future of the Gloucestershire Airport.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 06.12.23
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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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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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