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Can we bridge the gap?

Recently members have been mulling over what our response should be to the Economic Strategy work being undertaken by the Council. At first glance it seems simple enough – build more houses,...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 09.03.23
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SGS College launches construction campus

During National Careers week, Director for Business West in Gloucestershire celebrates the new construction campus at Filton, Bristol.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 09.03.23
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Business West’s International Women’s Day forum hears there’s still a way to go on workplace equity

We hosted a panel event on International Women's Day, led by five inspirational Chamber and Initiative Members of Business West.
Posted on: 08.03.23
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BCC launches three-year gender equity campaign based on stark research findings

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which Business West is a key member of, has worked with leading panel provider Find Out Now to conduct a landmark survey of more than 4,100 respondents. The...
Posted on: 07.03.23
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LaToyah McAllister Jones talks equity in the creative industry

Ahead of our event on International Women's Day, we spoke with Business West Initiative Member and Executive Director of
Posted on: 03.03.23
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Western Gateway boss says energy and rail ‘top of strategic priorities’

As the Western Gateway Partnership enters its second year of operation, there is a new face at the helm of the organisation that represents Western England and South Wales-stretching from Swindon to...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 03.03.23
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Celebrating International Women's Day with the women in international trade

International Women’s Day (IWD) is coming up on Wednesday 8th March, and the theme for this year is #EmbraceEquity . To celebrate, we spoke to two influential women forging their ways in the busy and...
Elsa Mendl
Elsa Mendl
Posted on: 02.03.23
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SLX's Sustainability Manager on Reaching Net-Zero Emissions by 2030

We spoke to Phoebe Currie, the Sustainability and Social Values Manager at SLX, about SLX's efforts to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and its sustainability goals. SLX is a technical...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 01.03.23
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"Investing in equity important for breaking down barriers for women in STEM" says Bristol CEO

Donna Speed started her career in the visitor attraction industry at Alton Towers at just 16 years old after leaving school with one GCSE. She is proof that to be successful and get ahead, you don’t...
Posted on: 28.02.23
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