The West’s small to medium-sized manufacturers are set to go on an investment spree to meet the expected increase in demand sparked by the economic recovery, a new survey shows. Four in five firms in the sector plan to buy new capital equipment over the next year, with the...
Manufacturers from Bristol and across the West of England are being urged to have their say on the highly-topical issue of European Union reform. EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has set out some radical plans for the EU which keeps Britain at the heart of Europe – something it says...
West businesses will hear how to unlock their potential by looking east for trade opportunities at an event in the region later this week. The UK Asia Business Council (UKABC) brings its regional roadshow to Bristol on Friday, giving an oversight of South East Asia’s markets and rounding off...
Tickets are still available for The Business Showcase South West 2014, the region’s newest and most-exciting business event, which takes place in Bristol tomorrow. The unique showcase at Bristol’s historic Colston Hall celebrates the best of the region’s innovation, creativity and sustainability through speeches, discussions, exhibitors and networking opportunities....
Whistle-blowing and the opportunities arising from public sector change are the themes for accountancy and financial advice firm Grant Thornton’s latest FD Club meeting in Bristol this week. The event, on Thursday at Grant Thornton’s Bristol office, will hear from Fred Brown, the firm’s director of forensic and investigation...
Monday 7 April Finals: Action Hotels, Nasstar, Good Energy Group, Waterlogic AGM: XP Power Tuesday 8 April Interim: Matchtech Finals: InternetQ, Netplay TV Trading statement: Victrex AGMs: Porvair, Telecity EGM: Synety Group Economics: Industrial production, Manufacturing output, NIESR GDP estimate (March) Wednesday 9 April Final: Evraz Trading statement: WS...
From Bristol 24-7 www.bristol247.com Karl Brown this week took on the role of president of the Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce. Born and bred in Downend after his parents left the Caribbean to live in Bristol in the 1960s, one of his aims during his year in office is...
A 12-acre former sports ground on the Bristol Portway has been acquired by Avon Wildlife Trust to create a new nature reserve. The a prominent site at the entrance to the Avon Gorge and on one of Bristol’s main gateways will be named Bennett’s Patch and White’s Paddock nature reserve....
Fast-growing Bristol area pub-restaurant group Mezze is looking to expand its six-strong portfolio by adding a further two venues this year and reaching 20 within five years. Mezze specialises in securing the future of empty and derelict pubs in small towns and villages around the West of England by...
Nearly 300 Fairtrade supporters from across the world have been formally invited to Bristol ahead of it hosting the 2015 International Fair Trade Towns Conference. The event will form a key part of the city’s year as European Green Capital and will strengthen Bristol’s status as one of the...
Exporting in the digital age and advice for female entrepreneurs considering growing their business overseas are among the topics to be covered in the West as part of Export Week. Starting on Monday, the week aims to encourage firms to consider trading internationally or, for existing exporters, to...
Ambitious Chinese takeaway group Hotcha expects to increase its £2m turnover by around a further 20% having been granted alcohol licences for its nine outlets. Founded in Bristol two years ago by entrepreneur James Liang, the fast-growing firm is the UK’s first takeaway chain. It plans to open a...
Small firms such as those putting the West of England in the vanguard of UK innovation still lack adequate access to finance, Business Secretary Vince Cable admitted yesterday on a visit to Bristol. He said he was determined to get the high street banks to lend more to businesses...
