Good Energy, the Chippenham-based renewable power firm, is expanding its generating capacity by commissioning a new solar site in Dorset and gaining planning permission for three more across the South West. The new 5MW Oaklands Plantation site near Wareham will generate enough renewable electricity to supply around 1,300 homes. It takes the number of...
Bath brand agency The House has been appointed by Dorothy House Hospice Care to help it tell its story and attract renewed support from local businesses and individuals. Dorothy House, which marks its 40th birthday this year, offers support and care for patients and families in a 700 square mile area around Bath and...
Mathew March-Smith, the Bath-based serial entrepreneur, has called in city-based integrated marketing firm AgencyUK to launch his latest venture, Pestle Herbs. Mathew has a string of successes under his belt including several leading London digital agencies as well as Pong Cheese, the Peasedown St John-based firm that celebrates independent and artisan UK cheese producers...
Applications for the coveted South West Fairtrade Business Awards close this weekend and Bath firms that support fair and ethical business practices are being urged to enter before Sunday’s deadline. The unique awards – now in their fourth year – champion firms that put ethical responsibilities at the heart of their business. Bath businesses...
Bath-based housing and support organisation Curo has pledged its support to a national campaign aimed at boosting the fight against dementia. Curo signed up to ‘Join Dementia Research’ at a special event held at the Curo Memory Café in Peasedown St John yesterday. Join Dementia Research is asking people to take part in vital...
Business in the Community (BITC) is calling on Bath firms to showcase how they are taking practical action to address pressing issues as the deadline for entries to the 2016 Responsible Business Awards looms. The awards, now in their 19th year, celebrate inspiring examples of businesses that make a difference by creating stronger communities,...
The latest fall in unemployment – down a further 7,000 in the South West – has been welcomed by Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce. But Business West, the region’s largest business group, has warned that low unemployment brings its own challenges – particularly skills shortages and rising wage costs –...
Business Showcase South West, the region’s largest free business event, returns for a third year in May following its huge success in 2014 and 2015. After two years at Bristol’s Colston Hall, this year’s Business Showcase (BSSW) will take place at the newly redeveloped Ashton Gate Stadium in South Bristol on May 17. A...
Bath firms supporting fair and ethical business practices have three weeks to enter the coveted South West Fairtrade Business Awards. The unique awards – now in their fourth year – champion firms that put ethical responsibilities at the heart of their business. Last year 76 businesses from across the region achieved bronze, silver and...
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