Office move and new account director apppointment pushes Nudge Digital towards more growth

May 1, 2015
Office move and new account director apppointment pushes Nudge Digital towards more growth

Award-winning Bristol agency Nudge Digital has strengthened its team and relocated to new premises as it continues to expand. The digital marketing agency, whose Snapcycle app was one of six finalists in last week’s Bristol Green Capital Digital Challenge award, has recruited Gemma Hood as account director from London...

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Thatchers looks to rosy future with cider orchard expansion project

May 1, 2015
Thatchers looks to rosy future with cider orchard expansion project

Cider maker Thatchers has planted more than 100,000 trees to boost its supply of home-grown apples – an investment that, literally, will not bear fruit for at least six years. The firm, which produces 50m litres of cider a year and is developing a vibrant export business, is committed...

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GDP slowdown makes it vital politicians focus on growth ahead of polling day, says Business West

May 1, 2015
GDP slowdown makes it vital politicians focus on growth ahead of polling day, says Business West

Business West, the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Initiative, has called on all political parties contesting next week’s General Election to focus on policies that promote growth in the light figures showing a slowdown over the past three months. It said the official GDP statistics...

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West of England entrepreneurs want next government to invest in region’s road, rail and air links

May 1, 2015
West of England entrepreneurs want next government to invest in region’s road, rail and air links

The next government’s top priority must be to invest in the country’s infrastructure, according to a survey of fast-growth entrepreneurial businesses across the South West. Some 31% taking part in the survey for accountants EY put  road, rail and air links at the top of their wish lists followed...

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Family fun day at Bath Racecourse to benefit Jessie May children’s hospice

May 1, 2015
Family fun day at Bath Racecourse to benefit Jessie May children’s hospice

Jessie May children’s hospice – the Bristol charity providing nursing care at home for children and young people with life-limiting conditions – is to benefit from Bath Racecourse’s Big Bank Holiday Family Fun Day on Monday. As well as a full day’s racing with seven races, there will be...

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Five key reasons to attend Business Showcase South 2015

May 1, 2015
Five key reasons to attend Business Showcase South 2015

Organisers of next month’s Business Showcase South West have come up with five compelling reasons for business people to attend what will be the biggest of its kind in the region The event, on May 14 and 15 at Bristol’s Colston Hall, will celebrate the best in innovation, creativity...

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First woman appointed to lead Society of Merchant Venturers

April 30, 2015
First woman appointed to lead Society of Merchant Venturers

Bristol’s historic Society of Merchant Venturers has appointed Quartet Community Foundation chief executive Caroline Duckworth as its next treasurer. She will take up the role in November. The treasurer is the most senior executive position within the Society – equivalent to the role of chief executive in a business....

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Bristol dental group CEO joins battle for Britain’s top entrepreneur award

April 30, 2015
Bristol dental group CEO joins battle for Britain’s top entrepreneur award

The chief executive of one of Bristol’s fastest-growing companies is to battle it out with 34 other entrepreneurs for one of the UK’s most-respected business awards. Justin Ash, pictured, of Oasis Healthcare, the UK’s number one provider of private dentistry, has been shortlisted in the London and South region...

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Two more London leisure centre refurbishment projects completed by Integral Build

April 30, 2015
Two more London leisure centre refurbishment projects completed by Integral Build

Bristol-based Integral Build has completed a further two projects in North London for leisure centre operator Fusion Lifestyle. The firm’s work at Enfield Leisure Centre included installing a new gym and indoor cycle studio while at Southbury Leisure Centre it fully refurbished the gym with the latest in fitness equipment...

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