Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

February 23, 2020
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Monday February 24 Finals: Ascential, CC Japan Income & Growth Trust, easyHotel, Georgia Healthcare, Kosmos Energy, Merian Chrysalis Investment, Quartix Holdings, Reach, RTC Group Interims: Dechra, Finsbury Food, Tristel Economic announcement: BBA mortgage lending figures Tuesday February 25 Finals: Croda International, Hammerson, Meggitt, Petrofact, Romgaz S, Synectics Interims: Bluefield...

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National Composite Centre in project to help propel air travel to a more sustainable destination

February 21, 2020
National Composite Centre in project to help propel air travel to a more sustainable destination

A pioneering £20m project to develop lightweight propeller blades that will help the UK aviation sector cut its carbon footprint and reduce noise at airports is being supported by Bristol’s National Composites Centre (NCC). The NCC, on the Bristol & Bath Science Park, is part of an industry-led consortium...

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College builds for the future as £9m construction skills centre gets underway

February 21, 2020
College builds for the future as £9m construction skills centre gets underway

Building work has started on a £9m training centre to equip the tens of thousands of new construction workers needed in the region over the next decade with the right skills. City of Bristol College’s new Advanced Construction Skills Centre at its South Bristol Skills Academy is designed to...

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Chinese New Year civic banquet serves as reminder of solidarity with China over impact of coronavirus

February 21, 2020
Chinese New Year civic banquet serves as reminder of solidarity with China over impact of coronavirus

Bristol business and civic leaders have used the city’s annual Chinese New Year banquet to express solidarity with China and its people as they deal with the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. The event, hosted by the Bristol and West of England China Bureau to celebrate the start of...

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Increased demand for digital drives Loom to expand its SEO offering with key appointment

February 21, 2020
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Bristol integrated digital marketing agency Loom has taken on Laurence Matone as an SEO executive. Laurence, pictured, will bolster the company’s existing team of SEO experts, as it continues to manage increasing demand for digital services.  He brings two years’ experience from across the marcomms, digital and SEO sectors...

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Half a dozen account wins for Purplefish as it reaps rewards of growing team

February 20, 2020
Half a dozen account wins for Purplefish as it reaps rewards of growing team

Bristol communications agency Purplefish has netted six new accounts following a spate of recent senior appointments. The client wins include Bath-based fitness subscription platform MoveGB, pictured – the UK’s largest multi-activity fitness provider – Bristol-based residential property investment and development company Hubb, and Bristol café, restaurant and lifestyle brand...

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Ex-Big Four and legal marketer joins PKF Francis Clark as director of marketing

February 20, 2020
Ex-Big Four and legal marketer joins PKF Francis Clark as director of marketing

South West accountancy group PKF Francis Clark, which last year opened its first office in Bristol, has appointed experienced professional services marketer Mandy Reynolds as its new director of marketing. Mandy, pictured with PKF Francis Clark managing partner Andrew Richards, has joined from regional law firm Stephens Scown, where...

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New Women in Property South West chairman vows to promote greater workplace diversity

February 20, 2020
New Women in Property South West chairman vows to promote greater workplace diversity

JLL associate Rachael Sherratt is to be the next South West chairman of Women in Property, the national property and construction industry lobbying and networking organisation. Rachael, pictured, who starts in the role on March 1, has served on the group’s regional committee for four years.  She is now...

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Finance package creates new HQ for Bristol design agency and co-working space for small firms

February 20, 2020
Finance package creates new HQ for Bristol design agency and co-working space for small firms

Bristol creative design agency Fiasco Design has bought is own head office and opened a co-working space for creatives using a six-figure finance package from Barclays. The agency, which has experienced sustained growth over the past nine years, was supported in its acquisition of the 4,800 sq ft of...

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