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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting the South West firmly on the innovation map.

Following a standout event at Sandy Park, in Exeter last year, with more than 300 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

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Business launches own brand of beer

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/01/2014 - 11:05am

An Exeter based investment management business has produced a novel idea to promote its brand by launching a specially brewed beer , the first stone brewed ale in Britain for 100 years.

Dan Constable, the Head of Business Development at Hawksmoor Investment Management, thought of the using a bespoke beer as a marketing tool for use at events and took the idea to Briarbank Brewery on a visit to the firm’s Ipswich office.

He said: “I was asked what sort of beer we had in mind and had a discussion about it potential taste, colour and strength. I suggested a stony taste to...

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Exeter firm makes a GOODPOINT with Fire Safety Campaign

Authored by Stacy Hill
Posted: Thu, 07/31/2014 - 11:54am

An Exeter-based promotions firm that launched a product designed to save lives with a national awareness campaign has been experiencing mounting interest in the UK and abroad as the campaign gathers momentum.

The Purple Company, situated in Marsh Barton, is highlighting the need to test domestic smoke alarms SAFELY with a product called the GOODPOINT Smoke Alarm Tester. The campaign is proving so successful that multiple fire services have bought into the product as well as care agencies and private businesses, enabling Purple Company to take on a dedicated Sales Manager.

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Exeter Sustainable Business Network look into sustained development

Exeter Sustainable Business Network (ESBN), a sub group of Exeter Chamber of Commerce, held their latest event at The Met Office on Thursday 24th July.

The event covered the topic of ‘sustained growth through your people’ with speakers Mark Story, Head of Organisational Development at The Met Office; Chris Lorimer, Chair of ESBN; Shaun Durham, Managing Director of Crisp; Nicki Parker from Aspire and Sara Hope from The Internal Coach.

Chris Lorimer, Chair of ESBN said: “This is a landmark event for the Chamber, showcasing the rich people development skills available in...

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BPA singing under a new roof!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 07/31/2014 - 10:25am

A company that has doubled in size over the last two years has introduced their existing 120 staff to brand new Pynes Hill offices in Exeter with an innovative singing workshop. BPA, a world-wide customer service quality monitoring company, who have been trading for 26 years and employ team members speaking 22 native languages who offer mystery shopping and customer service monitoring across the world, experienced such rapid growth over the last 48 months they were forced to split into two different offices, whilst bosses searched for suitable premises to house the multi-million pound...

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Chamber lunch with Ben Bradshaw a success

Over 100 people attended this month’s Exeter Chamber lunch which was held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) last week.

Guest Speaker Ben Bradshaw updated members on current issues affecting the South West including the ongoing issue with broadband and how the cultural scene in the South West is thriving. Ben also spoke to attendees about unplanned developments on the outskirts of the city and how it is a positive move to expand but in a controlled and planned manner.

As well as issues close to home, he briefly spoke about the Scottish referendum and how he believes...

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SWH offers meaningful work placements

Authored by SWH
Posted: Wed, 07/30/2014 - 10:55am

South West Highways Ltd has joined forces with a local organisation (Pluss) that supports people with disabilities to achieve work by delivering meaningful work experience placements.

The Challenge:

As part of SWH’s National Skills Academy for Construction Programme we have committed to providing meaningful work placements to support candidates from disadvantaged groups who are struggling to find work in the construction industry.

Anna Cooper, the Project Skills Co-ordinator driving the National Skills Academy for Construction at SWH, has formed a strong partnership...

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Judges announced for Startups Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/29/2014 - 1:05pm

The judging panel for the 11th annual Startups Awards has been announced, with some of the greatest business brains in Britain set to assess entrants across the South West.

Nineteen high profile judges have been selected, including entrepreneurs, CEOs and managing directors of the country’s most successful companies, as well as media experts.

They will assess all 15 awards on offer, with winners announced at a prestigious ceremony at Kensington Roof Gardens, London, on Thursday 27 November, 2014.

Sponsored by Simply Business and organised by Startups.co.uk, the...

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Exeter Law firm shortlisted for national award

An Exeter law firm has been shortlisted in the prestigious national Family Law Awards, beating off competition from all over the UK.

The Family Law Company with offices at Southernhay Gardens in Exeter has been nominated in The Family Law Firm of the Year category. The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony at the Brewery in the city of London in October.

Business Development Director Rachel Buckley (pictured) said they were delighted at the news.

‘This is real recognition for us,’ she said. ‘We pride ourselves on a quality of service that goes way...

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Flybe secures partnership with world’s largest student travel booking agency

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/29/2014 - 10:23am

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is delighted to announce a landmark deal with STA Travel confirming its status as the Preferred Partner for Student and Youth Travel which will see a range of affordable seat fares offered for sale across Flybe’s extensive 180+ route network to STA Travel’s customer base.

STA Travel is the world’s largest student and youth travel company, operating in over 63 countries and has more than 230 retail stores globally in addition to its web booking engine that offers 24/7 global travel help. It has a high profile through a number of promotional...

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Blue Chip Holidays take on 1,000th property

Authored by Ewan Davy
Posted: Tue, 07/29/2014 - 9:23am

Exeter-based Blue Chip Holidays, the South West’s largest provider of four- and five-star self catering holiday homes, is celebrating taking on its 1,000th property, putting it well on its way to achieving its ambitious growth targets for the year.

Team members from Exeter, Brixham and across the South West came together for its quarterly business planning meeting, at which the landmark announcement was made by Sylvia Cutting, who established the business in Brixham 14 years ago. Surprise celebrations followed with the team gathering together to toast the achievement.

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