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How can we grow and support neighbourhood-led local economies? A perspective from the Business Community Nina Skubala Initiative Manager Bristol Chamber of Commerce and Initiative [email protected] @bw_initiative www.initiativewest.co.uk
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How can we grow and support neighbourhood-led local economies?
A perspective from the Business Community
Nina SkubalaInitiative Manager
Bristol Chamber of Commerce and [email protected]
@bw_initiativewww.initiativewest.co.uk
A changing Bristol
Business taking an interest in the place
West of England Initiative• Launched in 1989 in response to urban challenges (CBI:
Beyond Charity report)• 12 employers initially – now 200+ with a presence in Bath
and Swindon• A business leadership team which enables the business
community to positively influence the way our area is shaped, managed and developed
• Committed and determined and motivated by the desire to create an economically and culturally prosperous region, devoid of inequality and poverty
Regenerating the city centre
Regenerating the harbourside
Our Vision
Rebalancing North and South Bristol
From a presentation given by Canon Dr John Savage OBE in 2009
Transport Challenges & Solutions
South Bristol LinkInfrastructure deficit
Metrobus
Skills Challenges & Solutions
South Bristol Economic Pilot – initial outcomes
• Survey – Exploring barriers to growth– 50 responses from Business West Survey (Q1 & Q2 2014)–27 responses from FSB survey (Autumn 2014)– mix of responses: inc. business rates, skills, marketing, connectivity and more
• Conference – Filwood Community Centre– 70 attendees– Workshop focused on skills, transport and development
• Report – To be published soon
Recent developments
Thanks for listening
Nina SkubalaInitiative Manager
www.initiativewest.co.uk@bw_initiative
