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Reflections and summary: Vice Admiral (Rtd) Andrew Burns CB OBE Introduction The SWBC conference, hosted by the University of Exeter, explored resilience at all levels and brought together academics, the armed forces and the business community to share perspectives, experiences and…
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By Claire Pearce, SWBC Chair Government has provided a progress report, one year from launching its Industrial Strategy. This is a 10-year plan focused on increasing business investment to drive economic growth – “building great companies, creating high quality jobs and…
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A region of growing confidence By Catherine Mathews, Partner, Stephens Scown The South West is rapidly establishing itself as a distinctive UK technology region. Rather than being defined by a single dominant hub, it is made up of complementary clusters across…
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The artists, writers, musicians and screen industries shaped by the South West Part three of a three-part series in which our Chair, Claire Pearce, celebrates what makes the South West such an exceptional place to live, work and thrive. Home of…
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Traditions, festivals, food, drink and the unmistakable character of the South West Part two of a three-part series in which our Chair, Claire Pearce, celebrates what makes the South West such an exceptional place to live, work and thrive. The South…
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From protected landscapes and World Heritage Sites to nationally significant infrastructure Part one of a three-part series in which our Chair, Claire Pearce, celebrates what makes the South West such an exceptional place to live, work and thrive. On a bright…
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By Paul Coles, CEO, South West Business Council “A week is a long time in politics” is closely associated with Harold Wilson. From his last term as prime minister until 2016, some 40-plus years, we have had seven prime ministers. From…
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By Steve Caunter, Assistant Principal, South Devon College Three in four engineering employers now struggle to fill key roles, according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology. In engineering construction the figure rises to 71 per cent, and to 91 per cent in…
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By Professor Vicky Pope, Chair of Devon Wildlife Trust and Board Member, South West Business Council. Across the South West, few phrases are heard more often than Green Growth. It captures an ambition most of us share: to decarbonise our economy,…
