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Waterside office scheme signs up property agents Colliers International as latest tenant

April 24, 2015
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Waterside office scheme signs up property agents Colliers International as latest tenant

Property agency Colliers International has relocated its Bristol base to one of the city’s most-prestigious office developments. It has moved from Broad Quay House, on Broad Quay, into 10 Templeback – a 123,000 sq ft contemporary waterfront property and one of Bristol’s most prominent Grade A office developments which...

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Long-standing regional recruitment firm sold to Midlands group

April 24, 2015
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Long-standing regional recruitment firm sold to Midlands group

Independent recruitment agency Mainline Employment, which has two offices in Bristol, has been sold to a West Midlands-based group. Mainline was launched in Swindon in1990 by owner Stella Weeks and later went on to expand into Bristol where it specialised in industrial, warehousing and transport placements. Now one of...

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Tipis, tapas and the chance for Michelin-star fine dining returns with Eat Drink Bristol Fashion

April 24, 2015
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Tipis, tapas and the chance for Michelin-star fine dining returns with Eat Drink Bristol Fashion

Eat Drink Bristol Fashion returns to its annual residency in the iconic tipi village in Queen Square next week and Bristol businesses have a rare chance to book for an exclusive banquet evening with its co-founder and award-winning chef Josh Eggleton. Josh, of the Michelin-starred Pony & Trap in...

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IMBd founder to speak at Bristol’s Venturefest innovation showcase

April 24, 2015
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IMBd founder to speak at Bristol’s Venturefest innovation showcase

The founder of IMDb, the Bristol-based website that has become the world’s most online popular source of movie information, has joined the speaker line-up for this summer’s Venturefest innovation event in the city. Col Needham, pictured, will be joined by Scott Wilcox, the director of technology of SXSW Eco...

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Firms urged to take part in West of England’s largest business showcase

April 24, 2015
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Firms urged to take part in West of England’s largest business showcase

Anticipation is building ahead of next month’s Business Showcase South West 2015 and firms are being warned not to miss out on unparalleled sponsorship, exhibition stands and free delegate passes for what will be the region’s biggest business show this year. The two-day staged at Bristol’s Colston Hall on May...

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Don’t believe the polls – Tories are on course for majority government, Ann Widdecombe tells West bosses

April 24, 2015
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Don’t believe the polls – Tories are on course for majority government, Ann Widdecombe tells West bosses

David Cameron will be returned to Downing Street as the leader of a Conservative government with a very small majority, former Tory minister turned Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ann Widdecombe predicted at a business event in Bristol last night. That, she said, could pave the way for the new...

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Made for sharing: Project will bring Bristol’s rich and diverse food cultures to the table

April 22, 2015
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Made for sharing: Project will bring Bristol’s rich and diverse food cultures to the table

A pioneering project celebrating Bristol’s rich cultural diversity through the food of its various communities is to be launched this summer. Called ‘91 Ways to Build a Global City’ – referring to the number of languages spoken in Bristol – it will encourage people across the city to share...

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West meets East as Thatchers Cider looks for sales in China

April 22, 2015
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West meets East as Thatchers Cider looks for sales in China

Thatchers, the West-based cider maker, is heading east to target the massive Chinese drinks market. The firm, which already exports to Europe, Russia, Australia and the US, is to send representatives to seven major Chinese cities to explore potential trade opportunities – including the country’s beer capital of Qingdao,...

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New appointments strengthen Alexander Daniels’ education division

April 21, 2015
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New appointments strengthen Alexander Daniels’ education division

Recruitment group Alexander Daniels, which has an office in Bristol, has bolstered its education division with the appointment of two new team members. Experienced recruiter Steve Underwood has joined to head its education team as divisional manager. He has more than 15 years’ experience in the industry, most recently...

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Pioneering Bristol firms gain Queen’s Awards for export growth and innovation

April 21, 2015
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Pioneering Bristol firms gain Queen’s Awards for export growth and innovation

Firms from across the Bristol area were this week celebrating gaining  the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of their growth in international trade. The firms included Research, design and innovation specialist Kinneir Dufort, specialist web ink and varnish manufacturer Pulse Roll Label Product, and Vistair, the airline...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

April 19, 2015
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Monday 20 April Finals: HSS Hire, North Midland Construction Trading statement: Evraz AGMs: Fastjet, Juridica EGM: Fulham Shore Economics: Rightmove house prices Tuesday 21 April Interims: Associated British Foods, Egdon Resources, Utilitywise Final: Toumaz Trading statements: Arm, Immunodiagnostic Systems, Informa, Pentair, Pets At Home, Rio Tinto AGMs: Brit, Domino’s...

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The LAST WORD: Phil Smith, managing director, Business West

April 17, 2015
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The LAST WORD: Phil Smith, managing director, Business West

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 Phil Smith, managing director of Business West, answers our 10 questions What was the LAST: Film you watched? No Way Out – a great oldie starring...

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Bristol graduates’ innovative adventure holiday firm lands major business award

April 17, 2015
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Bristol graduates’ innovative adventure holiday firm lands major business award

The graduate entrepreneurs behind Bristol-based specialist travel company Much Better Adventures are celebrating becoming inaugural winners at the 2015 Making Business Happen Awards. Much Better Adventures, based in Stokes Croft, beat competition from businesses from across the UK to claim the £12,500 first prize in the SME Business Growth...

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