Bath is to stage its first TEDx, the globally recognised idea-sharing forum, next month with a wide-ranging line-up of speakers. The half-day event – which has the theme of ‘Light up the Future’ – is being backed by some of the city’s top firms as sponsors. TEDxs have proved extremely popular in hundreds of...
Two firms that moved onto an industrial estate earlier less than a year ago have found it fertile ground for growth and have already expanded to take more space. Site investigations and geotechnical services firm Topdrill, and The Paper Bag Company, which supplies plain and printed promotional bags to retailers, opened bases on the...
A project that identifies the 25 most disruptive firms in the South West is to return for a second year. Disrupt South West recognises innovative ventures with headquarters in the region which hold the greatest potential to influence, change or create new markets. While Bristol firms dominated the inaugural list last year – with...
Bath’s largest manufacturing firm is throwing open its doors to aspiring and professional photographers as part of a national competition organised by trade body EEF. Rotork, which makes highly specialised flow control products for customers across the world in sectors ranging from oil and gas to pharmaceutical and chemical, is among a number of...
If Bath were a dance I think it would be the waltz. Serene and smooth with the unfailing rhythm of slow, slow, quick, quick, slow. And the good news for business is that we seem to be moving into the “quick, quick” section of the dance, when we can hopefully see real strides forward. ...
Businesses from across the South West are being invited to enter teams for a touch rugby tournament next month in aid of Bath Rugby Foundation. Hosted by Nine Feet Tall, the Bath-based change management consultancy, in conjunction with Bath Ladies Rugby, the afternoon will offer friendly competition, networking and food and drinks, as well...
Forward-thinking Bath firms that put their staff’s wellbeing front and centre now have more time to enter the South West’s only awards that champion workplace happiness. The deadline for the competition, now in its fourth year, has been extended into next month due to an unprecedented number of entrants. The South West Happiest Workplace...
Bath’s fast-growth businesses can find all the information they need to help them expand in one place following the launch of the West of England’s first scale-up generator website. The site, which has been created by the Engine Shed innovation centre in Bristol in partnership with the West of England Growth Hub, includes The...
Bath-based licensed giftware wholesaler Half Moon Bay has acquired Warminster homeware and fashion firm Shruti after securing a £3m loan from Barclays. As a result of the deal Half Moon Bay, whose licensed and themed giftware includes many of the world’s top entertainment brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Superman, Doctor Who and Star...
Bath may be sweltering in near-record temperatures, but the city’s destination marketing organisation is forging ahead with its plans for this year’s Christmas Market by sealing a partnership with the new Hotel Indigo Bath. The three-year deal will open up new marketing opportunities for Visit Bath to promote the Christmas Market to a wider...
