Bristol’s reputation as a world-class creative and green hub has been underpinned by specialist film producer and distributor Green.TV’s decision to open a base in the city. The firm – the world’s first production and distribution house dedicated to the sustainability, conservation and clean-tech – has also recruited one...
Monday 6 July Interim: RM Final: Trakm8 Holdings Trading statement: easyJet AGM: Marwyn Management Partners EGM: Aberdeen Asset Management Economics: New car registrations Tuesday 7 July Finals: Bacit, Sepura, Solid State Trading statements: Asos, Connect Group, Marks & Spencer, McBride, Robert Walters AGMs: 3i Group, Ambrian, LGO Energy, Marks...
Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Nadia Abdulla, managing director of Park Street Events (Bristol) and Experience Factory Ltd, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? Interstellar –...
The world’s first solar hybrid balloon, now under development in Bristol, will make its maiden flight at the city’s iconic international balloon fiesta next month. The innovative balloon, produced by Cameron Balloons, was showcased this week to coincide with the announcement of St Austell Brewery as the official sponsor...
Bristol recruitment firm Resource Solutions Group (RSG) has been appointed by US supercomputing pioneer Cray to help staff its new Bristol base in a deal that was kicked off by RSG’s sponsorship of Bristol City. Cray located its first European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) HQ in Bristol because of the...
Bristol takes its place among the world’s most ethical cities this weekend as it hosts around 250 delegates from 20 countries across the world for the 9th International Fair Trade Towns Conference. The event will explore ‘Fair Trade for Sustainability’ as part of the Bristol’s European Green Capital events...
Long-running Bristol content marketing firm Strategy Digital has been acquired by Fat Media, one of the largest digital marketing agencies in the North of England. Based in Lancaster and with an office in London, Fat Media employs 93 people working on household brands such as Typhoo, OCS, Samsung, Jessops...
The Bristol office of accountancy and business advisory firm BDO is growing its audit team with new recruits and the promotion of John Talbot to director. New staff include Hannah Cook, who joins from Berg Kaprow Lewis in London and James Ellis, who previously worked at Smith & Williamson....
Bristol designer Jennifer Hamley, who set up her own handbag business just months ago with help from BRAVE Enterprise, has won a prestigious international fashion award. Jennifer, of Jennifer Hamley, England, beat five other finalists to win the unisex work bag category of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards in...
The first of Bristol Airport’s two major terminal extensions opened to passengers today following a 12-month build programme and £8.6m investment. The east terminal extension includes a significantly enlarged departure lounge featuring hundreds of additional seats as well several retail and catering brands new to the airport. A stand-out...
Business West, the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce, has called on the Chancellor to strike a balance between eliminating the deficit and stimulating growth in next week’s Budget. And while George Osborne is likely to focus on the cuts and reform, he must also concentrate on infrastructure, boosting...
Bristol-based entrepreneur Rob Law, the inventor of the Trunki ride-on child’s suitcase, has received an honorary degree from the University of Bath. Rob – who was famously turned down on Dragons’ Den – received his Doctor of Engineering degree in recognition of his exceptional achievements, including building a company...
Helpling, the leading global platform for on-demand home services, announced today the acquisition of Hassle.com, the European pioneer of this business model and the market leader in the UK. Both Helpling and Hassle.com enable customers to book a local, vetted cleaner online or via a smartphone app. Hassle.com was established in December 2012 and has enjoyed first...
