index inform 6 Big Bath City Bid reaches target


7 Bristol Learning City helps develop a skilled workforce


8 South West accountancy firm’s charity bike ride


9 Women’s forum offers inspiration


10 MEMBER NEWS Gloucestershire law firm makes senior hire


11 UWE gaduate wins prestigious film award inspire


12 COMMENT & OPINION Business West welcomes Dr Liam Fox


13 CASE STUDY SWIG Finance


14 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Making international trade work for your business


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16 INNOVATION A look back at Venturefest South West


18 EVENTS IN FOCUS BID for Bristol to go to ballot


19 EVENTS AND TRAINING inside


20 HOTELS & EVENTS VENUES Exploring the concept of ‘anti-conference’ events venues


22 HEALTH & SAFETY The business case for health and safety


24 Keeping employees fit and healthy intelligence


26 FINANCE Lloyds Bank supports company expansion


28 PROPERTY Finzels Reach development secures new project manager


29 BUSINESS TRAVEL Sue Cooke tries out the Renault Mégane Dynamique S Nav


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30 NEW MEMBERS & OFFERS The Chamber welcomes new members, plus the latest offers


20HOTELS & EVENTS VENUES


Ston Easton Park offers advice on hosting a conference


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