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Initiative Member Spotlight: Steve Baker, Development and Relationships Manager at inHope

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Steve Baker, to talk about his role as the Development...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 10.01.24
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Social Economy West Support Programme Launched

Charities, third sector organisations, social enterprises, and co-operatives across the West of England are set to benefit from enhanced support to help them overcome increasing demand amid the cost-...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 09.01.24
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Business West brings 80 members along to hear Keir Starmer’s ‘Project Hope’ speech

This month, Business West, and more than 80 of our members, attended Sir Keir Starmer’s New Year Speech. The Labour leader delivered his ‘Project Hope’ speech against an impressive backdrop of...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 09.01.24
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Peru to implement ATA Carnet operations in 2024

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently announced Peru's inclusion as the 79th ATA Carnet guaranteeing chain member, allowing duty-free temporary admission of goods. The Lima Chamber of...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 05.01.24
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Convincing government that we are worth it

Ian Mean, Business West Gloucestershire Director and Vice Chair of GFirstLEP, discusses the new Western Gateway partnership’s initiative aimed at unlocking billions of pounds of investment going into...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.01.24
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Babbasa and OurCity2030: Creating a more inclusive city
Member role

Babbasa is a Bristol-based social enterprise, established in 2013 to inspire and support young people from low income and ethnic minority communities to pursue their professional ambitions. We...
Matt Rogers
Matt Rogers
Babbasa
Posted on: 03.01.24
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Why do we believe that business is a force for good?

"Business is a force for good". That’s what we’re telling people. But it’s not just a pretty sentiment. What makes this statement real is that this philosophy is reflected in our fast-growing...
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 02.01.24
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Business West’s Quarterly Economic Survey: South West Businesses demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of ongoing challenges

Business West’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), which polled 301 businesses across the South West, reveals general economic conditions were the main source of concern (69%) for respondents...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 21.12.23
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Business West Managing Director, Phil Smith, looks ahead to 2024

What does business want from the government in 2024? In some respects, I think it’s the same as they always want, and that is certainty and stability with infrastructure that actually works. Business...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.12.23
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