nina presentation voscur - final 16.07
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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
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A changing Bristol
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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
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Regenerating the city centre
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Regenerating the harbourside
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Our Vision
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Rebalancing North and South Bristol
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From a presentation given by Canon Dr John Savage OBE in 2009
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Transport Challenges & Solutions
South Bristol LinkInfrastructure deficit
Metrobus
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Skills Challenges & Solutions
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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
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Recent developments
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Thanks for listening
Nina SkubalaInitiative Manager
www.initiativewest.co.uk@bw_initiative