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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.

Bath Elections - The voters have spoken

When it comes to elections, the one thing business looks for is certainty. The Chamber of Commerce and Initiative are not aligned to any political party and we are happy to work with whoever the...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 08.06.23
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What does 'ATA Carnet' actually mean?

ATA Carnets in a post-Brexit world Before Brexit rules came into effect, businesses could move goods between the UK and other EU territories with relative ease. Now, the process of moving your goods...
Elsa Mendl
Elsa Mendl
Posted on: 08.06.23
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Business West celebrates 200 years of supporting the region’s businesses

Business West is celebrating its 200th year anniversary, coinciding with a new look and brand image.
Posted on: 05.06.23
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Agri-tech is so important to the county

Ian Mean talks about the importance of Agri-Tech as a contributor to the Gloucestershire economy.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 02.06.23
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The British Chambers of Commerce launches new podcast – Where Business Belongs

British Chambers of Commerce, which Business West is a key member of has just launched its new podcast, Where Business Belongs. The podcast is hosted by BCC President, Baroness Martha Lane Fox CBE...
Mia Thorne
Mia Thorne
Business West
Posted on: 02.06.23
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Owen Warne joins Business West as Head of Membership Sales

The Membership team at Business West are thrilled to welcome Owen Warne into our growing team as our new Head of Membership Sales. We spoke to him to find out more about him and his experience and...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 01.06.23
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Tribute to 'pioneering' Cirencester College principal Jim Grant

Further education and business need to be inextricably linked if we are to provide the best opportunities and futures for our young people, writes Ian Mean.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 31.05.23
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Business West supports Bristol Pride to improve its HR processes and staff development

Bristol Pride is a registered charity that works all year round to challenge homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia and promote equality and diversity, for all. Business West has recently worked with...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 30.05.23
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Green Skills bootcamps set up to address Net Zero skills gap in construction

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College based in Filton has recently launched its Green Skills Bootcamps after working with Business West on the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). LSIPs aim to...
Posted on: 26.05.23
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