Well that was a great event, last Wednesday. 400 guests (with over 100 students), 40 agencies and a fabulous line up of speakers. The audio recording is now on line if you missed it - or want to be inspired again: on.soundcloud.com/AxW8T 1/2

It's lovely to hear James Durie' reflections on his 21 years with Business West - what an incredible contribution he's made to drive collaboration, curate meaningful projects and put the region and business community firmly on the map.

A pleasure to chair the last @BW_Initiative gathering of 2022 to wish James Durie success for his next adventure and learn more about Hydrogen South West. Challenging times are ahead so 2023 needs to be better. Let's make it happen Business West

Farewell and thx. Lovely send off for CX James Durie last night Bristol Chamber Business West as he embarks on a new venture. Seen here with wife Kirsten Durie and my colleagues Polly & Hugh My Future My Choice on Windrush compensation & heritage project and Kalpna Woolf

Great to attend the @BW_Initiative quarterly event at Leigh Court #Bristol last night -to say farewell to James Durie. We're enormously grateful to James who is part of BBRC's Advisory Council & has also ably represented @BW_Initiative as 1 of our Foundation Members.

Privilege to attend a vibrant & stimulating event. Lots of exciting ideas in the room. Thank you James Durie for your enduring support to the Royal Navy Royal Marines family including #Bristol’s affiliated ship HMS Prince of Wales Lord-Lt of Bristol BristolPWLS Business West

A real British hero & a fine man - from an incredible generation RIP Sq Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Thanks @bw_businesswestfor a great evening reflecting on all that has been achieved by both yourselves and BBRC Great to recognise all the input and work for both organisations by the incredible James Durie as he bows out. Thank You James🙏

Many congrats indeed Louise Mitchell on your CBE Honour you are a great leader & ambassor for music & the arts of course for .Bristol Beacon bristolbeacon.org/blog/bristol-b…

We're v lucky to have people like Alex Raikes .Andrew Raikes in Bristol doing amazing work she does I'm delighted to help support her on her v special event in March with Bristol Beacon as part her role as High Sheriff of Bristol -details revealed shortly! #buildingabetterbristol

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🤖 We are very excited to announce the return of the #BristolTechFestival, coming this October! 🎪 The festival will run across a whole week featuring workshops, hands-on tech exhibitions and the returning Bristol & Bath Cyber Conference! Find out more - techspark.co/tech-festival/

Great job opportunity for a talented PR and Comms specialist

Massive congrats #stephaniewheen Thoroughly deserved for you & what you've achieved & I'm sure even better is yet to come for you & .@GympanzeesUK

I agree Dan great session run by Aspen UK Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth & CEO Penny Richards....lots of food for thought & action ! I rather hope Dan Martin Kalpna Woolf amy kington Kathryn Davis @Babbasahub Sam Holliday

Great to see .Broadmead BID has today voted to continue for a 5th term...Good for #Broadmead, good for #Bristol ...well done Viv, Sophie & team

Nominate a Young #Bristol Hero Today! 🌟 if u know a young person who's made a remarkable impact on our community then nominate them for the BYHA 2024 🔗 communityofpurpose.com/nominate/#nomi… 📸 Made for Impact #empoweringpeople #BYHA2024 #BYHA #BristolYoungHeroes #CommunityHeroes

Great to be here #purposefest24 in Bristol Bristol Beacon with over 450 purposeful business people, sharing, hearing & meeting Amy Kington #purposefulinsight

.Dale Vince now talking about his manifesto for a Green Britain here at #purposefest #Bristol & being interviewed on Bristol Beacon stage by john robb

I've #justsponsored John Wring who's cycling from Bristol to Paris to fundraise for .@stpetershospice St Peter's Hospice on JustGiving. Please supoort him & donate now if you can Wring Group Demolition #buildingabetterbristol #johnwring Dean Wring justgiving.com/page/john-wrin…