Interaction, the Bath-based workplace design firm, has completed its 10th major project for co-working space provider Runway East following its expansion into the Midlands. The scheme, pictured, in Birmingham’s landmark Arca building includes a large breakout area, three refreshment points – each with a distinct identity – and a roof terrace with panoramic views of the city. The flexible...
In today’s business landscape, where diversity and inclusion are essential for success, public events like The Welcome Party offer more than just entertainment – they provide a vital platform for shifting perceptions and building stronger, more inclusive communities. This new event, which takes place in Bristol on 7 November to celebrate the talents and stories of...
Strong trading over the summer and an uptick in new orders means Inspecs, the Bath-headquartered eyewear firm, is focusing on a better second half after seeing a fall in revenue earlier this year. The group, which designs and makes a wide range of spectacles, lenses and frames for worldwide sale, suffered a 7.3% fall...
A new collaboration between business and the West of England’s leading universities aiming to tackle the region’s long-term challenges and pave the way for greater investment and prosperity has appointed its inaugural chair and director. Ex-Airbus UK managing director Sir Iain Gray and Andrea Dell, the former head of Bristol City Council’s One City initiative, have...
The South West’s largest sustainability-focused event takes place next week with more than 60 businesses exhibiting their latest ‘green’ products and services. The Festival of Sustainable Business Exhibition, which is hosted at the recently re-opened We The Curious science museum on Bristol Harbourside on Thursday, 19 September, is expected to attract more than 1,000 visitors. The event, now in...
The 2023 Christmas Market in Bath contributed £47m to the city’s economy, according to an independent survey – a 37% increase on 2022 and the highest-ever achieved in its 21-year history. It was also 88% up on 2019’s figure of £25m. The iconic market – often voted one of the best in the UK...
Bath legal and financial planning firm Mogers Drewett has appointed Leslie Redwood as its new head of marketing and business development. Leslie, pictured, has more than 20 years’ experience in business development and building strategic partnerships in the financial services and charity sectors, both regionally and nationally. He was previously head of charities business...
Bath and the West of England’s ‘incredible opportunities’ as a investment location are to be showcased to thousands of businesses and developers at the UK’s largest real estate and infrastructure event. The area will be promoted by the Western Gateway – the partnership covering the ‘super-region’ stretching from Swindon to Swansea via Bath –...
Leading during uncertain times is to be the focus of the next leadership development event to be staged by Unlimited Potential, the Bath networking group for young professionals. Taking place in the University of Bath School of Management on 24 September, the event will hear from Graham Abbey, CEO of Farleigh Performance, the leadership coaching...
Bath is to be promoted to tour operators from across the world at a series of high-profile travel industry events this autumn as the city’s tourism and hospitality industries look to finally put the damage caused by the pandemic behind them. Among the key themes to be promoted by tourism bosses will be Austen250...
