An ambitious 25-year vision for Bristol’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone has been unveiled with the potential to create thousands of jobs – but its launch has been overshadowed by a political row over a possible delay to the city’s proposed £92m arena. The city council ‘framework’ – which sets...
Nick Sturge, the director of Bristol’s Engine Shed enterprise hub, and Bristol Webstart accelerator founder Mike Jackson have been named among Britain’s 100 most successful philanthropists, investors, mentors and advisors. The two appear on the list drawn up by Maserati and the Centre for Entrepreneurs to recognise entrepreneurs who...
Bristol-based structural engineering consultancy Clarkebond has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for a major – and challenging – project close to the city. The firm, which has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing consultants in the country for the past two years, is shortlisted in the 2016...
Bristol-based Neighbourly – the social platform that connects local community projects with companies that want to make a difference – has appointed Steve Haines as head of community engagement. Steve, pictured, will play a key role in managing Neighbourly’s relationships with public bodies and third sector groups, and advising...
BRAVE Enterprise, the independent, not-for-profit business advice organisation based in Bristol, stages a comprehensive programme of training courses and workshops. Essential customer care Presenter: Sandra Mcneill Date: Thursday March 24 Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm Cost: £42 (inc VAT) per workshop This workshop is for anyone who wants to increase profitability...
Estate agency and property group Andrews has launched a major charitable scheme aimed at giving young care-leavers a roof over their heads and support in finding work or training. The initiative for 16 to 25 year olds coincides with the start of the Keynsham-based group’s 70th anniversary celebrations and fits...
New figures show that South West exporters out performed the national picture last year, increasing the volume of overseas sales by 10.6% compared to a national decrease of 2.7%. The data released by HM Revenue and Customs found that the total value of South West exports in 2015 was...
A scheme to bring ultra-fast internet speeds to Bristol and help boost the local economy has been launched by city Internet Service Provider Triangle Networks with fibre network infrastructure group CityFibre. Bristol: Gigabit City is offering a portfolio of new, ultra-fast services targeted at Bristol’s business community. Running over...
GAMECHANGERS – a unique and highly innovative project to identify the 50 individuals shaping the future of Bristol’s economy – has been launched by Bristol Business News. These inspirational people are helping make Bristol the UK’s most exciting city through their innovation, enterprise and creativity. Some will be well...
Bristol’s economy is in line for a boost later this year when the city hosts the penultimate stage of the Tour of Britain 2016, British Cycling’s premier road cycling event. The seventh stage of the high-profile race will take place entirely within the city on Saturday September 10. The...
Bristol firms are being encouraged to head along the A4 next week to one of the largest business exhibitions in the region – The Bath Business Expo 2016. The Expo on Thursday March 17, which is supported by Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) and a number of...
SETsquared, the world-leading business incubator backed by the University of Bristol, today announced the appointment of Monika Gierszewska as director of its Bristol centre. Monika, pictured, described as a ‘rising star’ by the centre, brings with her a wealth of experience in the technology sector, supporting start-ups and driving...
The search has started to find the South West’s happiest workplace – and staff working for Bristol’s forward-looking businesses are being encouraged to take part. The contest, launched last year by Bristol-based workplace and interior design consultancy Wylde Interior Architecture, aims to show what separates a happy workplace from...
