Bath businesses have been urged to engage with their local communities to create programmes that help disadvantaged jobseekers into employment. The call to action came from a meeting of some of the South West’s most influential executives hosted by Business in the Community (BITC). The event drew on existing programmes that support inclusive employment...
Bath-based precision engineering firm RPI has played a leading role in helping produce the latest Aardman Animations movie Early Man, which went on cinema release last week. RPI, which describes itself as a “leader in rotational innovation”, designs and manufactures products for firms operating in the aerospace, gas, academic and scientific research sectors. While...
Twelve leading individuals from the West of England’s business community have joined the board of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The appointments, made at the LEP’s meeting on Wednesday, will boost it in bringing together representatives from business and universities with elected leaders to shape and develop the region’s future. LEP chair Prof Steve...
Just before Christmas, an old friend asked BrandSoup for some help with a spot of online infringement. Our friend, a town crier (yes, such things do still exist!), was having trouble with his Twitter account. He tweets as @ramsburycrier, sharing snippets from the village diary and details of upcoming local events. But late in...
One of the West of England’s greenest office buildings has been put up for sale following the decision by iconic office furniture maker Herman Miller to centralise its UK operations. The showpiece 20,000 sq ft building in Chippenham, pictured, known as VillageGreen, was designed as the European headquarters of the US-owned firm by renowned...
The successful Bath Business Expo returns for its fourth year in March, bringing together businesses from across the West of England for a packed day of seminars, networking and support. Last year’s Expo – the largest business event in the area – attracted more than 550 people, with excellent feedback from exhibitors and attendees. ...
Outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs from the Bath area are being urged to enter the region’s top awards recognising excellence in the boardroom. Launched this week, the Institute of Directors South West Director of the Year Awards 2018 showcase the wealth of executive talent and leadership across the region. New categories have been added...
ITV chairman Sir Peter Bazalgette highlighted the importance of the UK’s creative industries during an inaugural lecture at the launch of Bath Spa University’s new Centre for Cultural and Creative Industries. Speaking to 60 members of staff and students from the university, the former president of the Royal Television Society and deputy chairman of...
The future shape of the festival and events sector will come under the spotlight when a heavyweight panel of creative industry leaders – including Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis – gathers at Bath Spa University next month. The event will be a chance for festival industry professionals – as well as those just starting...
