Bath & Somerset
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Editor & Founder Anita Jaynes anita @ tbesw . co . uk 01225 300043
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On the cover Cover story – Inside Newark Works at Bath Quays , the most significant investment in the city for a generation .
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KEY STATISTICS
Readership : 15,000 Our audience :
56 % business owner / director level 44 % partner , manager or senior executive
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Public backing for Milsom Quarter Masterplan
REGULARS
04 Business News 25 Creative Thinking 26 Commercial Property 28 Finance 38 Technology 44 Positive Business 45 Connect
EDITOR ’ S NOTE
And that was 2022 , what a year for Bath !
I can ’ t remember a year where we have seen more change and development in the city . Nearly every street in central Bath has seen a new opening or investment in a space . I ’ ve personally enjoyed trying out the many new eateries and bars that have popped up , as well as touring new developments that will shape Bath ’ s future . The place has a buzz about it and despite economic conditions and a challenging year for business , Bath is fighting back post pandemic .
The opening of Bath ’ s new business district Bath Quays has transformed the city and is the most significant investment we ’ ve seen in a generation . The development builds on Bath ’ s industrious history . Newark Works ( cover story ) which is at the heart of the Bath Quays project , was previously
Cover story : Newark Works – Key developments that shaped the year that was 2022
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08 Business Review of the Year
36 What ' s on 2023
A glimpse inside Interaction ' s new home
home to engineering company Stothert and Pitt , which was founded in 1785 and famed for developing the first steam crane . A restored crane which stands proud over Newark Works entrance is a nod to the past to inspire the next generation of workers in this landmark building following a £ 9 million redevelopment ( read more on page 6 ).
It has been a pleasure creating this special ‘ Business Review of the Year ’ issue which celebrates all the fantastic things happening in our community and optimism of its businesses . I ’ m truly proud to call Bath my home city and I can ’ t wait to see what the new year brings . We have what promises to be a fantastic calendar of events lined up for 2023 . Turn to page 36 to find out what ' s in store . I ' m particularly looking forward to bringing back The Business Exchange South West Charity
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Powerful climate change documentary produced in Bath is premiered at COP27
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What have the Romans done for Bath ?
Conference and Expo for a fifth year , building on the success of the 2022 event which had 600 signups and over 50 exhibitors at Bath Racecourse .
Thank you to everyone who has supported The Business Exchange this year , we ’ ll be back in 2023 for our 10th year in business ! I better start planning that party ...
Anita Jaynes E : anita @ tbesw . co . uk T : 01225 300043
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