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SW businesses raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Charity at Exeter Padel Tournament

Business from across the South West came together at City Padel Exeter to raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Chairty as part of a charity padel tournament hosted by Konker .

The event saw 12 local businesses compete in a friendly tournament, combining sport, networking and fundraising in support of Devon based cancer charity. The day aimed to create a relaxed and social alternative to traditional business events, while raising money for a cause with strong local impact.

Funds raised will support FORCE Cancer Charity’s ongoing work providing practical, emotional and well-being...

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Exeter motor dealership is one of the best in the UK for Motability

Exeter’s Motability customers can be assured of an industry-leading service from the city’s Nissan dealership after its Motability specialist was judged to be one of the best in the country.

Russell Lemon, who has worked at South West Nissan Exeter on the Marsh Barton Trading Estate for five years, was named as one of the top 10 Motability specialists in the country. Russell was awarded after outstanding customer feedback and impressing Motability with his commitment to disabled clients.

The father-of-three is one of 9,000 Motability specialists nationwide and has worked in...

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Absolute PR and Marketing shortlisted for Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Award

Communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing, has been shortlisted for Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy at the 2018 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards. Absolute is the only Exeter-based firm to be shortlisted in any category at the awards.

Absolute has been selected for the shortlist in recognition of the agency’s robust business growth strategy, strong campaign impact, and commitment to excellence in PR and marketing. The CIPR PRide awards are the UK’s leading regional PR awards, recognising outstanding work in the profession.

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Douglas & Gordon deploy Lightfoot technology to make roads safer in estate agency first

Douglas & Gordon has become the UK's first estate agent to deploy Lightfoot's innovative connected car technology in their vehicle fleet to increase efficiency and improve the welfare of their drivers.

Lightfoot's award-winning technology, used by fleets across the UK, guides and rewards better drivers. Using Formula 1-style analytics, Lightfoot's technology communicates directly with the engine and coaches drivers in real-time, using visual and audio alerts, to get maximum efficiency from their vehicles. Benefits include increased MPG, reduced accident rates and associated...

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City businesses cycle for charity

Exeter Business Club’s chosen charity this year is CEDA, the Exeter based organisation that offers learning and social opportunities to disabled adults and children. CEDA’s Craig Bowden, seen here centre left, received a cheque for £1,500 from the club’s secretary Ben Didier.

Every year EBC chooses a city-based charity as their chosen cause. Funds are raised through membership fees and a variety of social events. Club members even joined in CEDA’s recent cycling challenge by riding three static bikes and pedalling away throughout one of their meetings.

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Exeter businesswoman takes on the English Channel to raise money for Age UK Exeter

Many people would baulk at the thought of diving into water at 14°C, but not businesswoman, Rachael Whitson, managing director of Exeter based communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing. Rachael will be taking on the English Channel this August as part of a relay swim team to raise funds for Age UK Exeter.

Always on the search for her next charity challenge, Rachael completed the Dart 10K swim last September, and is keen to defy her boundaries by taking part in an even bigger fundraising feat this summer. Rachael will be swimming in a relay as part of team H2 Oh! from Dover...

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Digital currencies, blockchain and crypto currencies explained at summer event

On Thursday 19th July, the Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) is hosting an event to discuss the evolution of digital currencies.

Robert McIlwraith, chairman of ExIST , said “The development of digital currencies presents opportunities and challenges, which businesses must meet. We are pleased to invite great speakers to help us examine this topic. I encourage anyone with a business focus in science and technology, as well as an interest in cryptocurrencies, to attend to the event.”

Speakers at the event, titled “Digital currencies, the good, the bad and...

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City leaders answer business questions

  • 6 July – Ben Bradshaw MP Business Lunch
  • 13 July – Karime Hassan, Exeter City Council Business Briefing

Business people are being given the opportunity to question the city’s top leaders at events hosted by Exeter Chamber of Commerce, the city’s leading business organisation.

On Friday 6th July Exeter MP, Ben Bradshaw, will brief Chamber members on the latest decisions from Westminster which will impact their businesses and take part in a question and answer session.

Mr Bradshaw said: “I am pleased to be able to address the business community...

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Double delight as Plymouth firms win Devon’s Fast Track to Growth programme

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Posted: Wed, 06/27/2018 - 8:29am

An Earth observation company and ecommerce gift business have won this year’s Fast Track to Growth programme.

Pixalytics won the smaller company category, with House of Harris winning in the larger company category, at a final pitch event at Plymouth Science Park, the culmination of an intensive free business support programme for more than 20 Devon businesses.

Both companies have won £10,000 of on-going business support to help them grow.

Chris and Charlotte Harris founded the online store House of Harris in 2012 from their family home in Plymouth. With 25 years of...

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City leaders answer business questions

Business people are being given the opportunity to question the city’s top leaders at events hosted by Exeter Chamber of Commerce, the city’s leading business organisation.

On Friday 6th July Exeter MP, Ben Bradshaw, will brief Chamber members on the latest decisions from Westminster which will impact their businesses and take part in a question and answer session.

Mr Bradshaw said: “I am pleased to be able to address the business community through the Chamber of Commerce – the event is another route by which I can hear from constituents and ensure that I am representing...

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Packexe reaches solar energy milestone

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Posted: Sat, 06/23/2018 - 4:13pm

Solar installations at Packexe Ltd in Marsh Barton have reached a significant milestone with their generation of more than 10,000 kilowatt hours of clean electricity in a single month.

May 2018 was a particularly sunny month in Exeter and for the very first time Packexe surpassed the 10,000 kwh energy production milestone.

Ten thousand kilowatt hours (or kWh) of clean energy production would offset about 4.49 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and is enough to power a washing machine for 4,348 loads of washing.

“This milestone speaks loudly about the energy and...

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