Bristol Initiative - Business West

Keen to find out more about our work? 📰 Today, Victoria Matthews, our Bristol Initiative Director, is featured in Bristol24/7... “Connecting businesses and people with the decision-makers in Bristol is so crucial. Ultimately, we exist to make this area the best place it can be. We do that by working with incredible business leaders, politicians and communities. So, it’s not just the business community.” Thank you Milan Gregory Perera for this in-depth piece. #BusinessCommunity #BusinessWest Bristol City Office (Bristol One City)

Chris Seaton, Senior Partner at independent UK law firm Burges Salmon LLP, tells us what being part of the Bristol Initiative means to him, highlighting the crucial insights that we provide to key stakeholders, that help to shape decisions that drive Bristol’s growth as the best place to live, learn, and work.   To find out more about the Bristol Initiative, and to join our influential business community, visit: https://bit.ly/4glMF0c   #BurgesSalmon #BusinessCommunity #BristolInitiative 

Take 10 minutes out of your day to fill in the Quarterly Economic Survey. We are passing the mic to you. We want to hear what you have to say around Sustainability as well as your business needs and concerns. This allows us to use your valuable insights to communicate concerns to policymakers and raise awareness around your challenges. Take the survey here: hhttps://bit.ly/3XwXeGm #QuarterlyEconomicSurvey #QES #BusinessWest

Bristol City Centre BID are hosting a free lunchtime webinar covering ‘Bristol City Centre Transport Changes’, Monday 9th September from 12 – 1.30pm.   Join them online to hear about the proposed transport changes to five key city centre locations, including Broadmead, Bond Street, Redcliffe Way, Temple Way and Bedminster Bridges Roundabout.   Changes aim to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling routes, benefit existing bus services, and support a long-term goal to create a segregated rapid transit route from the southwest to the northeast of the city. Your views are welcomed as part of the early stage of designing the plans.   Limited tickets remaining: https://bit.ly/4cKAKWU   #BristolCityCentre #BristolCityBID #BristolTransport Tom Swithinbank Sophie McLaughlin

Susan Hamilton, CEO of St Peter's Hospice, Bristol, reflects on her role and how being a part of the Bristol Initiative helps them to build significant connections that make an impact in the community, and provides a platform for discussing shared goals and challenges.   To find out more about St Peter’s Hospice and Susan’s role, read her Spotlight On interview with us: https://bit.ly/4cOEuXw   #BristolInitiative #StPetersHospice #BuildingCommunity

Wish there was somewhere you could voice your concerns? By participating in our Quarterly Economic Survey, you can have your voice heard. Don’t wait, take the survey now: https://bit.ly/473ZSGM #QuarterlyEconomicSurvey #QES #BusinessWest

The Q3 Quarterly Economic Survey is now open, and we need your input. Your insights will help shape the work Business West does to support your business. It takes just 5-10 minutes to complete, but your participation makes a big difference. Plus, all participants receive a full report packed with expert analysis once the survey has closed. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/4dSOboz Let’s work together to build a stronger future for the South West and beyond. #QuarterlyEconomicSurvey #QES

Emma Carter MCIOF (Dip), President of the Bristol Junior Chamber, tells us what she enjoys about being a part of the Bristol Initiative community, and the opportunities our events have presented. To find out more about the Bristol Initiative, and to join our influential business community, visit: https://bit.ly/4fWXohJ #BusinessWest #ChamberOfCommerce

It's been less than 100 days since Bristol City Council's new committee system was introduced. But what does it mean for the city? Councillor Andrew Brown - responsible for Bristol's economic, planning, and skills agenda - joins our next webinar to talk about the new administration’s priorities, inclusive growth and why collaboration is key. Register here: bit.ly/46UYMgI #Bristol #BristolCouncil #BristolGrowth #Webinar Business West

Did you know that Bristol and the wider South West is rapidly developing into an internationally recognised leader in space-related industry? Join Bristol Junior Chamber on Thursday August 29th for a discussion on what this means for your business and the opportunities that the space industry presents.   Speakers include: • Rebecca Huffee - Space West regional Space cluster manager • Simon Reid - Managing Director, D-Orbit UK • Dr Mark Woods - Chief Strategy Officer, Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS) • John Catchpole - Partner and leader of Foot Anstey’s Space and Satellite team There will be time for networking alongside drinks and nibbles. Don't miss out - book your place now: https://bit.ly/3YOY2I0 #BristolJuniorChamber #SpaceSector #Bristol