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Canoo Inc, a US-based company which has created revolutionary multi-purpose platforms and digital ecosystems that are transforming the automotive industry for the entire vehicle lifecycle, has selected Bicester Motion, the 444-acre future mobility estate in Bicester, Oxfordshire, as its UK commercial operations and activation centre.
We are delighted to announce that Liz Nicholson and her wonderful colleagues at Nicholsons have made the first donation to the Raise’24 fund.
Football, Summits, Raise’24 & Platinum Member Number 75 Make the Headlines at the 5th B4 PLATINUM Quarterly at Blenheim Palace
Help us donate 100 coats for those who are homeless in Oxfordshire this winter! Many of us enjoy the luxury of heat and shelter when the weather turns, but many people in Oxfordshire don’t have anywhere to call home. When the cold weather commences those in our community desperately need clean warm coats to help […]
The BOSS Federation national industry awards Since 1905 BOSS has been the authoritative body for the UK business supplies industry, supporting the sector and its people. It is a not-for-profit organisation that concentrates its efforts on playing a strategic role in the support, promotion and protection of the industry. BOSS represents all businesses along the […]
Here’s how to brighten up and modernise your workspace Your workspace is more than just a place to work; it’s a reflection of your brand, productivity, and creativity. In today’s fast-paced business world, creating a vibrant and modern workspace is key to enhancing employee satisfaction and overall efficiency. At Aston & James, we understand the […]
Virgin Money launch new Mobiliser Fund to help support the transition
Insurance. You rely on it to protect you, your business and your family when something goes wrong.
Charles Stanley are committed to fostering a proactive approach to investing and their goal is to empower women to make well-informed financial decisions and capitalise on potential growth opportunities. They also strive to support women in crafting their unique financial narratives, enhancing their knowledge, and understanding of investment strategies, and building a robust and influential female network.
B4 announce their ‘Official Managed Web Hosting’ Partner – a multi award-winning organisation and long-standing B4 Member – Storm Internet. The partnership will see Storm Internet hosting B4’s website and becoming one of the Oxfordshire Business Summit sponsors.
UKinbound, the UK’s leading travel trade association that represents the interests of the UK’s inbound tourism industry (international visitors) – which generated over £31 billion for the UK economy last year – awarded Blenheim Palace the accolade of Sustainable Tourism Provider of the Year at its Awards for Excellence ceremony on Thursday 26 September.
High Spec Composites Ltd are very proud to be returning sponsors of the Engineering Excellence category in the Cherwell Business Awards 2024. The Engineering Excellence Award is open to businesses of all sizes who are engineering and manufacturing quality products or components within the Cherwell District.
Oxford Brookes University students gained real life fashion industry experience by creating and building a set for two top British designers as part of London Fashion Week 2024.
Issue 61, featuring B4 members.
February B4 Members Lunch
B4 Members are invited to join us for a mid-summer’s dinner in The Yurt at Nicholsons, a beautiful setting for a relaxed dinner.
JANUARY B4 Members Lunch
B4 member Jenny Harvey has again been listed as one of the Three Best Immigration solicitors in Oxford.
Following our roundtable discussion in Manchester, we explore how fast growth tech businesses can embed the customer and people experience for competitive advantage.
We held a roundtable discussion to explore the fast-growth secrets of technology businesses and why they should embed ESG into the DNA of their operations.
The Really Connect events were born out of the hugely popular Business Development Ecosystems run by the brilliant Caroline O’Connor of Fourth Born. Members wanted an event where they could spend time with other Members in a structured format and that’s what we’ve come up with….oh, and it’s in a great setting for the launch with more dates to be announced for other great venues!
This month’s Member of the Month is shared between two amazing people who have both gone beyond the call of duty in many ways.
In case you haven’t seen Jonna Mundy, CEO of You Consultancy Ltd. is hosting a CIPD event not to be missed! Whether you are an HR professional or specialise / have an interest in Health and Wellbeing, why don’t you join Jonna and a fabulous line-up of guests at the Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel. […]
Welcome to The Stables Studio – your all-purpose events hub and creative studio located in the tranquil countryside, just a short drive from Oxford, Birmingham, and London. Whether you’re hosting a private event, a business meeting, or a creative workshop, we provide the perfect setting for ideas to flourish.
Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, twelfth generation of the family, takes readers on a privileged tour of Britain’s Greatest Palace in her latest book, ‘Blenheim – 300 years of Life in a Palace’.
Traffic, sickness, client disasters and kids being sent home from school were just some of the challenges our B4 colleagues faced. BUT 15 made it and joined the BDM Ecosystem session in September.
It’s been a year of uncertainty for individuals invested in prime property markets across the UK.
Experienced local property consultants, Oxford Property Consulting, joined B4 several years ago and have found it a very useful platform to connect with senior leaders in Oxfordshire and to raise awareness of the excellent services they provide, so much so that they have now confirmed a two year commitment to B4.
Hartwell Plc, the automotive and property development company, has unveiled emerging designs to deliver new carbon efficient lab and workspace buildings for small and medium sized science and technology companies and amenities at Wootton Science Park to the south-west of Oxford.
If you were ever wondering what opportunities there were for Oxfordshire employers to engage with future generations, look no further.
OxLEP joined forces with the leading Oxfordshire voices of the University of Oxford, Harwell Campus and the Culham Science Centre-based UKAEA to host the first-ever OX to ZERO conference (1 September).
‘Often girls’ clothes are pink, cute and impractical. They promote kindness, but not always confidence. And boys’ clothes are often blue, aggressive and adventure seeking. They promote confidence, but not always kindness. I wanted to bring these two characteristics together and allow all children, no matter what their gender, to celebrate both kindness and confidence.’ – Sally Dear, Founder of Ducky Zebra
Senior managers from businesses in the UK and internationally have been enhancing their ability to execute strategies on a new course at Oxford Brookes Business School.
Spring is thought of as the season of new beginnings, bringing new life to plants, trees and flowers and although it may not officially begin until 20th March, now is a great time to think about new beginnings in your own professional journey. This change of season is a great time to reflect on the things that you have planned for the year, and how you are going to accomplish them.
Whether it is developing a robust strategy, crafting an effective tactical plan or delivering operational excellence, as a business leader, stakeholders expect you to have the answers. But what if your answers are solutions to the wrong problem because the problem is not what you think it is?
The Move Day & Post-Move Actions Moving office is disruptive, so you need to be doing everything you can to mitigate relocation mistakes. Above all, allocate plenty of time for the move and don’t be too ambitious with what can be achieved in a day or two! If you have followed the guidance from our […]
IT-specific Considerations for an Office Move Let us present a list of things that we at Flex IT are regularly asked by clients who are moving offices. In some cases, advice is sought, in others, we are assigned responsibility for managing the IT side of relocation. Firstly, it’s very important to give your IT team […]
So now that you’ve thought about Home and Remote team members you can start preparing for the move and the sooner the better, as there is always more to do than you can imagine. The closer you get to the move date, the harder it is to keep pace with everything. This is where essential […]
It can be tough finding a good web development agency – mainly because there are so many agencies out there, and it can be hard to know which one is the right fit for your project.
The first thing to appreciate when choosing a good design agency is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll need to find an agency that can tailor its services to meet your unique requirements.
The UK’s Digital Services Tax (DST) came into operation on 1 April 2020. This tax is designed to ensure that the major social media, search engine and online retailers are subject to a 2% tax on revenues generated from the participation of UK users of their services.
Raise’24, B4’s brand new fundraising event taking place at Keble College, is just around the corner and B4 Platinum Members Boostworks have joined the party with a team that have the backing of the whole company.
On Saturday evening, invited guests and dignitaries convened at Blenheim Palace for a wonderful fundraising event aimed at supporting Ukrainian students to help them access intensive, short-term bootcamps in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) have launched an appeal to raise £60,000 towards its Living Essentials Fund. The Living Essentials Fund will help the most disadvantaged people in our county who are struggling to afford the basics – housing, food and warmth. Grants will be made to grassroots charitable organisations across Oxfordshire working to support them […]