Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

March 11, 2018
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Monday March 12 Final: Clarkson Tuesday March 13 Finals: Antofagasta, John Menzies, Computercenter, French Connection, Cairn Energy, Fevertree Drinks Economic announcement: Spring Statement Wednesday March 14 Finals: Morrisons, Prudential, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Balfour Beatty Thursday March 15 Finals: Old Mutual, Cineworld, Savills, OneSavings Bank Interim: Kier Friday March 16 Interims:...

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The LAST WORD: Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Lesley Alexander

March 9, 2018
The LAST WORD: Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Lesley Alexander

Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on our weekly e-bulletin. This week Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Lesley Alexander, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST:  Film you watched? Dunkirk Book you read? I haven’t had a lot...

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Bristol to showcase £10bn of development opportunities at global property gathering

March 9, 2018
Bristol to showcase £10bn of development opportunities at global property gathering

Major long-term development opportunities worth an estimated £10bn, including regeneration of the Cumberland Basin, are to be showcased next week as Bristol makes its strongest case for investment in years at the MIPIM global property summit. Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees along with West of England Metro Mayor Tim...

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Lord Mayor of Bristol Gift Gala signs up Burston Cook as headline sponsor

March 9, 2018
Lord Mayor of Bristol Gift Gala signs up Burston Cook as headline sponsor

Bristol commercial property surveying firm Burston Cook has become the headline sponsor of this year’s Lord Mayor of Bristol Gift Gala. The event raises money for The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal, giving the city’s most disadvantaged children vouchers for food, clothing and gifts at Christmas.   For...

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Bristol tech entrepreneur draws on bad experiences to launch mentoring app for women

March 9, 2018
Bristol tech entrepreneur draws on bad experiences to launch mentoring app for women

A mentoring and recruitment app designed to help bridge the gender gap in the tech sector has been launched by Bristol-based tech entrepreneur Rav Bumbra. Rav, pictured, the founder of recruitment business Structur3dpeople, become convinced of the need for the service as a result of her own experiences as...

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Refurbished city centre office proves magnet for engineering firm

March 9, 2018
Refurbished city centre office proves magnet for engineering firm

Global design and engineering company Stantec UK has opened an office in Bristol city centre as it seeks to get closer to its clients across the South West. The Canadian firm, formerly called MWH, has taken a 10-year lease on 2,333 sq ft on the second floor of PS21...

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Google to headline leading analytics and conversion conference

March 9, 2018
Google to headline leading analytics and conversion conference

Bristol digital businesses are to get access to leading-edge advice and industry trends following the announcement that Google is to headline an analytics and conversion conference this summer. Google will supply the keynote speaker and provide expert services at the event in Bath. Organised by Bath-based SearchStar – one...

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Smiles all round as ethical cotton firm wins top Fairtrade Business Award

March 9, 2018
Smiles all round as ethical cotton firm wins top Fairtrade Business Award

A small Bristol firm that imports bags, aprons and tea towels made in India from 100% Fairtrade-certified organic cotton has landed one of the region’s top business awards. Cotton Smiles, based in Easton, was founded by husband-and-wife team Jim Hayman and Vineeta Gupta to support the Fairtrade movement, providing...

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Seminars on lean thinking and apprenticeships added to Bath Business Expo’s busy schedule

March 9, 2018
Seminars on lean thinking and apprenticeships added to Bath Business Expo’s busy schedule

Two more seminars have been added to Bath Business Expo’s packed schedule with just a week to go to what will be one of the largest general business exhibitions and networking opportunities in the region this year.  The expo, on Friday, March 16, will build on the success of...

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