It is Bristol's history, success and forward-thinking nature that makes it the most appropriate city for the Green Investment Bank to locate. Bristol has a long tradition of innovation and achievement, breaking down barriers with new technology, driving the future economy. From Concorde to the A380, Bristol has been...
Bristol’s cultural organisations that set the pace for promoting the arts and linking them with the business world in the region are to be celebrated at a high-profile event next week. The Arts & Business Cultural Champions awards take place on March 2 at Bath’s Holburne Museum with Bath...
Plans for an elected mayor in Bristol come under the spotlight at a public debate this evening with both sides of the argument being aired. The event, organised by the University of Bristol, will address the issues around the proposal for a Boris Johnson-style leader to run the city....
Solar panel distribution specialist A S Solar has moved from Long Ashton to a unit at South Liberty Lane industrial estate in South Bristol to cope with growing demand. The firm, which distributes photovoltaic panels and equipment to contractors working in the solar panel industry, has taken a 3,603...
It was watching how his father’s engineering company was run that gave Bristol entrepreneur Steve King the idea for his first business. The company had a perfectly able book-keeper and an accountancy firm helping with the annual accounts and tax returns. But what it lacked was a finance director...
Businesses backing the Bristol Young Student of the Year Awards have been helping young people in the city prepare for the workplace by developing their employability skills. Apprenticeships have been high on the news agenda following National Apprenticeship Week last week and the Awards are a clear demonstration of...
The development of Bristol’s Enterprise Zone, the largest regeneration scheme in the city for a generation, is moving ahead rapidly, with the latest step being appointment of the agency to handle the brand and marketing roll-out. Bristol City Council has appointed Bath-based TheAgency. According to TheAgency’s partner Saman Mansourpour,...
Accountants and business advisors BDO has been named the most active merger and acquisition advisor in the UK. The accolade came in the latest financial adviser league tables published by Experian Corpfin and follows its recent success at the British Accountancy Awards when it won the prestigious Tax Award...
I strongly believe that no other city can boast such a persuasive case for being the location of the Green Investment Bank as Bristol has put forward in its business case to Government. With our reputation as a European Green Capital, and the presence of HQs of organisations...
Regional airline Eastern Airways is targeting corporate customers such as international companies, sports teams, the music industry and private clients with a new range of private charter services from Bristol Airport. The airline, which has operated from the airport for eight years, is offering the premium services in the...
Science and high-tech businesses have been moving to the Bristol & Bath Science Park much faster than predicted, with three quarters of the available desks snapped up in less than six months. Fourteen businesses and organisations, ranging from research-led early stage companies to businesses offering sector-specific support, are now...
A growing number of West manufacturers plan to recruit staff and invest in new technology over the next six months, according to the latest barometer survey by the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS). It shows 38% expect to increase employment – up from 30% a year ago – while 35%...
The first international feature film to be made at Bristol’s Bottle Yard studio has been given the go ahead, putting the city firmly on the movie-making map. Mariah Mundi & the Midas Box will begin shooting at the end of April and will also use locations in Bristol, Bath...
