Bristol Property Agents Association and the School for Social Entrepreneurs have become the latest organisations to become members of the business lounge at Bristol innovation hub Engine Shed. The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), a charity supporting people using entrepreneurial approaches to tackle social issues, has signed up for...
A heady cocktail of vesper martinis and Aston Martins provided the thrills for around 85 VIP guests before they settled down to an exclusive screening of the classic Bond movie Goldfinger. The event, part of Bristol Film Festival, was sponsored by the Bristol office of accountancy, investment management and...
Retail support services firm eXPD8 has become the first tenant to move into One Brunswick Square – one of the new generation of office buildings that are transforming inner city areas of Bristol and bringing new kinds of workspace to the city. The firm has taken 6,000 sq ft...
International real estate group GVA has boosted its Bristol office by promoting Richard Kidd and Richard Howell to senior director and Lee Halmshaw to director. Richard Kidd, who leads the office agency team, has more than 20 years’ experience working within the property industry, in particular in Bristol’s city...
The South West has strengthened its position as the top UK region for ethical business, with social enterprises here having a faster average growth rate than those in other parts of the UK. The NatWest SE100, the biggest annual survey of the UK social enterprise sector, shows social enterprises...
Business West, the region’s largest business group, has warned that leaving the EU without a deal would cause “considerable damage” to many businesses. The organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Initiative said avoiding this outcome “must be a priority” for all General Election candidates standing in...
Bristol specialist property developer Urban Creation has appointed Maria Cook as financial controller to oversee the finances of its growing property portfolio. Maria, pictured, brings with her a wealth of property and leisure-related experience. She joins from Bristol-based serviced apartment provider SACO, where she was finance manager for more...
Confidence among businesses in the South West is back in positive territory after a sustained period of decline, according to a new survey. The latest quarterly ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor shows investment plans in the region are stronger than the UK average in areas such as employment, staff development...
A team of 14 riders from regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming will take part in this year’s Break The Cycle event – one of 101 teams aiming to raise a total of £101,000 to help disadvantaged young people in and around Bristol. It is the fourth consecutive year the...
