Bristol businesses in running for awards dubbed the ‘Grammys of Entrepreneurship’

June 28, 2024
Bristol businesses in running for awards dubbed the ‘Grammys of Entrepreneurship’

Two Bristol firms have been shortlisted in a prestigious national awards scheme that recognises the achievements of the UK’s most dynamic and innovative businesses. Fundraising and investment company Fundsurfer and Boardroom Advisors, the business management consultancy, will line up against firms from across the UK in the 2024 Allica...

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Online store looking to take the headache out of buying quality low and no-alcohol drinks

June 28, 2024
Online store looking to take the headache out of buying quality low and no-alcohol drinks

Three Bristol entrepreneurs have teamed up to launch an online store specialising in the best no and low-alcohol drinks from across the globe. Positive Drinks Co is built on the idea of making positive choices around drinks.  The trio behind it – David Darke, Piers Tincknell and James Bunting...

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Bristol businesses urged to give ex-offenders the chance to turn around their lives through work

June 28, 2024
Bristol businesses urged to give ex-offenders the chance to turn around their lives through work

Crime prevention charity is challenging Bristol firms to employ ex-offenders following an event that gave a rare chance for businesses leaders to engage with a group of young men with criminal records. Key4Life brought together 25-plus senior managers from across the city for the gathering at ethical bank Triodos UK’s Bristol head office. Firms...

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Temple Bright advises managing agent Remus on ‘challenging’ fire safety remediation project

June 28, 2024
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Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright is advising national property managing agent Remus Management on fire safety remediation work at a development in Essex that involves removing and replacing its cladding. Temple Bright construction partner Julia Davenport-Cooper leads the advice to Remus.  In 2022 Julia, pictured, advised the...

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Water management firm to tap into more growth after receiving £12m injection from LDC

June 27, 2024
Water management firm to tap into more growth after receiving £12m injection from LDC

The Bristol office of private equity funder LDC has invested £12m in a tech-enabled water management consultancy to support its organic growth strategy. Waterscan helps its customers develop effective sustainable water management strategies that deliver business resilience and environmental leadership.  Founded in 1994, it employs more than 60 people...

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New Bristol architects’ studio head on mission to create inspirational and sustainable buildings in the city

June 27, 2024
New Bristol architects’ studio head on mission to create inspirational and sustainable buildings in the city

Global design practice BDP has appointed architecture director Akshay Khera as the new head of its Bristol studio. Akshay, pictured, is passionate about improving the built environment in Bristol, the South West and Wales and has more than a decade of experience designing buildings and spaces in the region. ...

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New-look advisory board for city centre BID as it aims to improve Bristol as a cultural destination

June 27, 2024
New-look advisory board for city centre BID as it aims to improve Bristol as a cultural destination

Four new members have been appointed to the advisory board of Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID), along with a new chair. The new members will represent the night-time economy, hospitality, retail and leisure sectors and are drawn from city centre businesses, including The Bristol Hotel, No 1...

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17th-century hotel and restaurant first venture into ownership for former Bristol hotel manager

June 27, 2024
17th-century hotel and restaurant first venture into ownership for former Bristol hotel manager

A long-serving Bristol hotel manager and hospitality industry representative has taken his first step into ownership by snapping up an historic hotel and restaurant in Somerset. Imran Ali, pictured, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, has acquired the 17th century Well Inn on the...

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Thrings outperforms legal sector as appointment takes its partnership gender balance to 50:50

June 27, 2024
Thrings outperforms legal sector as appointment takes its partnership gender balance to 50:50

Law firm Thrings has reached gender parity at partner level following the appointment of experienced commercial property lawyer Salma Maqsood. Salma’s arrival means the firm’s 52 partners are now evenly split between men and women.  This reflects a 20% shift over the past six years in a move the...

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