Bristol firms are being encouraged to back Being Brunel, the major project in the city to create a national centre of excellence celebrating the life, work and mind of Britain’s most famous engineer. Being Brunel will include a unique public museum and visitor experience dedicated to Isambard Kingdom Brunel...
Accountancy firm Grant Thornton has expanded its Bristol-based team in response to continued growth in corporate activity across the region and an increasing client base. The firm achieved a 9.3% growth in its South West corporate income in the year to June. To meet increasing demand for its services,...
Bristol independent insurance broker Venture Insurance has promoted former account director Alec Cole to the position of shareholding director. Mr Cole, pictured, joined the Clifton-based firm in April 2013 following an approach by managing director Simon James. His promotion enables Venture Insurance to continue the expansion which has resulted...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, has backed the findings of a highly critical report into apprenticeships by education watchdog Ofsted. The report accused the Government of devaluing the “apprenticeship brand” by creating them in ever greater numbers, while the chief inspector of schools Sir Michael Wilshaw said...
A pioneering event that connects young people in Bristol with the city’s professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders so they can learn about diverse career options and gain help through mentoring takes place tomorrow. Ask About Me is staged by Babbasa, the Bristol-based social enterprise that is dedicated to empowering...
Bristol is a great place to grow a business but it needs to shout more about its successes, according to the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs (FFE) panel debate on the Great Western Powerhouse. The city has a great support network with its universities keen to help fledgling businesses. It...
Now is the best time for three decades to launch a business, former City ‘superwoman’ Nicola Horlick told the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs (FFE) in Bristol yesterday. Ms Horlick – given her title by the media for juggling a high-powered career in finance with bringing up six children –...
Chartered building surveyor Sian Jones, from the Bristol office of commercial property advisory firm Bilfinger GVA, has been shortlisted for the prestigious RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2015. The annual scheme recognises those excelling in their surveying profession and rewards inspirational role models and ambassadors in...
The long-expected Chinese investment in the development of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station was confirmed this week – and the final go-ahead for the £18bn project is now expected within two weeks. With that decision now largely a formality, the Bristol area is on the brink of its...
Fast-growing Bristol creative agency Studio Diva has bought a prestigious office in Queen Square, supported by an undisclosed six-figure sum funding package from Barclays. The agency, which creates campaigns for some of the world’s biggest entertainment companies, has achieved sustained growth over the past four years and doubled its...
With just two days to go, the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs is shaping up to be one of the biggest business events in the West this year. Hundreds of business owners – men and women – will descend on Bristol’ s Colston Hall this Thursday for the one-day entrepreneurial extravaganza. Tickets...
Bristol-based refurbishment, construction and fit out specialist Integral Build has completed the latest in a series of contracts worth more than £3m as the market continues to bounce back. The total refurbishment of the reception area of No1 The Square in Bristol’s Temple Quay office park completes a busy...
Property consultancy Alder King has recruited Tom Chapple as a junior building surveyor in its Bristol office. Tom, pictured, who recently graduated from Nottingham Trent University with an MSc in Building Surveying, will help serve Alder King’s growing portfolio of building consultancy clients. Tom’s particular interest in sustainability...
