Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

January 24, 2016
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Monday 25 January Interim: 1pm Finals: Porvair, SThree Trading statements: Cranswick, Petra Diamonds AGMs: Avacta, Elegant Hotels, Sinclair Pharma Economics: CBI trends total orders, selling prices, business optimism Tuesday 26 January Interim: PZ Cussons Final: Crest Nicholson Trading statements: Card Factory, Carpetright, Dixons Carphone, easyJet, Intermediate Capital, Stock Spirits...

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The LAST WORD: Emma Stenning, chief executive, Bristol Old Vic

January 22, 2016
The LAST WORD: Emma Stenning, chief executive, Bristol Old Vic

Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Emma Stenning, chief executive at Bristol Old Vic, which celebrates its 250th anniversary this year and is in the final phase of its fundraising to complete its redevelopment,...

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Tech and creative sectors to drive demand in Bristol office market

January 22, 2016
Tech and creative sectors to drive demand in Bristol office market

Bristol’s tech and creative sectors will spark a revolution in the city’s commercial property market this year as their fast-growing firms look for a new generation of trendy offices, according to agents JLL. Demand from the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector continues to dominate the market with around...

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$11m investment puts Bristol tech pioneers Brightpearl on track for more growth in US

January 22, 2016
$11m investment puts Bristol tech pioneers Brightpearl on track for more growth in US

Bristol-based retail management software firm Brightpearl is poised for another period of rapid growth after raising $11m (£7.67m) in its latest round of financing. The firm, which launched nine years ago in Bristol’s highly successful SETsquared innovation incubator,  will use the funding to accelerate the growth of its sales...

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Bristol Business News photo gallery: JLL South West Market Property Review 2016

January 22, 2016
Bristol Business News photo gallery: JLL South West Market Property Review 2016

Commercial property agents JLL’s Bristol office invited guests to their annual South West Property Market Review 2016 at At-Bristol last night. Pictured below, from left:  JLL’s speakers at the event Hannah Waterhouse; futurologist Dr Ian Pearson; Jeremy Richards; Cathy Francis; Paul Baker and Ben Burston Pictured below: Ross Wigley...

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Sustrans’ Good Transport Plan sets out roadmap for cleaner and cheaper travel in Bristol

January 22, 2016
Sustrans’ Good Transport Plan sets out roadmap for cleaner and cheaper travel in Bristol

Getting around Bristol can be cleaner, cheaper and more efficient if reliance on fossil fuels is reduced, according to a new transport strategy for the city. Produced by Bristol-based cycling and walking charity Sustrans, the Good Transport Plan sets out a vision for the future of travel in Bristol....

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Baby and toddler swimming firm ready to take plunge into export markets

January 22, 2016
Baby and toddler swimming firm ready to take plunge into export markets

Turtle Tots, a baby and toddler swimming licensing company based in Backwell, is aiming to make a splash overseas from Canada to China after taking part in a new government-backed export awareness contest. The firm was among 10 small firms from across shortlisted from more than 400 for the...

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Get set for a quantum leap in computing, Bristol University prof tells world leaders at Davos

January 22, 2016
Get set for a quantum leap in computing, Bristol University prof tells world leaders at Davos

Quantum computing will fundamentally change our lives, society and the economy in less than a decade, according to a University of Bristol professor’s talk to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. It has the capability to unlock answers to some of humanity’s most pressing questions that are...

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Footbridge plan to ease access to Arena site for pedestrians and cyclists

January 22, 2016
Footbridge plan to ease access to Arena site for pedestrians and cyclists

Plans for a new footbridge to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to enter and leave the Bristol Arena site have been submitted. The bridge will link to Albert Road, which will be used as a taxi and coach pick-up and drop-off point for visitors to the 12,000...

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