BUSINESS WEST MEMBER NEWS Colston Hall in Bristol IN BRIEF


Greyfly and MyNanoByte have announced a new partnership. Greyfly will provide practical


business advice to outline a map for future growth whilst undertaking the right activities at the right time. MyNanoByte will benefit as the roadmap for growth is set out and implemented. Greyfly is an established


business planning advisor and is becoming well-known to Digital and Tech innovation companies, primarily in Bristol. Greyfly has almost 30 years’ experience of providing results-driven practical support that aids leaders to develop their business. Mike Quandt, CEO of


course of 20 years from 2020, according to an independent report by professional services firm KPMG. In 2018, the Hall will close to undergo a major


New-look Colston Hall will boost UK economy T


he multimillion pound transformation plans for Colston Hall could help to generate a total of £412.5m for the UK economy over the


redevelopment, bringing substantial economic benefits for the city and the wider UK economy when the venue reopens in 2020. The report considers the impact that the Hall will


have on the economy once the transformation of the concert halls and backstage areas are completed, and the impact that will be generated through the increase in audience capacity of 30% and an estimated 54% increase in the number of performances. There is also expected to be a positive impact on employment following the Hall reopening of nearly 50 extra jobs. Louise Mitchell, chief


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investment in the venue will


executive of Bristol Music Trust, said: “We’ve clearly set out how our transformation will create a world-class performance and education venue that will benefit Bristol, the region and beyond. “The £48.8m transformation planned for the Hall will


form Bristol’s biggest ever redevelopment programme in the arts sector, delivering a leading European, national and regional centre for the performing arts and enhancing the Hall’s educational capabilities, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities. “But arts and cultural sector organisations must also


demonstrate their value to the local economy. The Trust must play its part to help the region prosper. The KPMG report shows that this investment in the venue will deliver substantial returns to the economy. Over half of the money produced by the new venue would be generated in Bristol and will support the city to


deliver substantial returns to the economy’


Louise Mitchell, chief executive of Bristol Music Trust, and Tim Bowels, the Conservative metro mayor for the West of England, with the KPMG report


economically thrive and grow.” Andrew Hodgson, senior partner for KPMG in Bristol, said: “Our report indicates that the new venue is expected to generate a total of £412.5m for the UK economy in the first 20 years after the redevelopment is completed. It’s clear


that Colston Hall not only plays a major part in Bristol’s unique cultural scene, but also has a significant financial role to boot.” James Durie, chief executive of Bristol Chamber &


Initiative, said: “The figures speak for themselves in terms of the economic contribution Colston Hall is expected to make both locally and nationally. As a crucial part of Bristol’s vibrant arts and cultural offer, the Hall plays an important role for local people, helps attract many other people to visit and also plays a part in businesses to want to locate themselves or set up here. “Speaking on behalf of the city region’s business


community our cultural assets really matter and we believe this transformation of the Hall is essential and an investment in Bristol and the South West region’s future.”


MyNanoByte said: “We know that by using Greyfly to assist our Business Growth we will move from start up to the next stage in our company’s growth, not just in Bristol but the South also.”


The parent company of a high- profile business in Gloucestershire has announced an agreement with a leading publisher of augmented reality software solutions. Safran, which owns Safran


Landing Systems based in Gloucester, has revealed that another of its companies, Safran Electrical and Power, has signed a technological and commercial co- operation agreement with Diota. The agreement relates to


research and development work on the design, development and operation of innovative solutions using augmented and optimized reality, for Safran Electrical and Power products, equipment and services.


For the first time in 130 years of trading, income protection mutual Wiltshire Friendly Society Limited (Wiltshire Friendly) based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire has launched a social media offering for members. The Society’s new social media channels can be found at: Twitter:@wiltsfriendly Facebook: www.facebook.com/ wiltsfriendly LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/ company/wiltshire-friendly- society-limited The new look website can be found at: wiltshirefriendly.com


Bristol-based Proctor + Stevenson has won a competitive pitch to be appointed as Osborne Clarke’s lead digital agency. The 24-month contract will


begin at the start of this month and includes all hosting and maintenance, as well as the development of their brand experience in the digital space.


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