Business

Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry met with Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Charlie Bean on 6 September 2013 to report the findings of their Exeter Business Survey, for the last quarter. In addition, local business leaders, representing business in Exeter and its sub-region, were invited to attend the meeting and share their view of business in the area over the same period.

The mood was buoyant, with survey responses indicating a significant shift in members reporting increased sales and margins over the last quarter: the largest number of members reporting increased...

Well-known local Public Relations Consultant Kathryn Kelly has announced a link-up with South Devon design and marketing company, Frankman Design Limited.

Frankman Design, which has offices on the harbour side in Torquay, has been established since 2005. Working with a wide range of companies, charities and tourist attractions throughout the South West, it specialises in business branding, graphic design, website creation, logos and promotional marketing strategies.

Kathryn says: “I am delighted to have been approached by the directors of Frankman to work with them on...

Exeter’s business brains and taste buds will be tested at a brand new Big Biz Quiz launching at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel on Thursday 26 September at 6pm. Featuring a special wine tasting section as well as quiz questions, the Biz Quiz is open to teams from the business community.

Southgate Hotel General Manager, Fiona Dardé, explains, “The Biz Quiz is a chance for work colleagues to enjoy an evening together and perhaps even win prizes! The wine tasting section will give contestants the chance to try some of the fabulous wines on our wine list.”

Paul Nero, Chief...

Lisa Singleton, the owner of graphic design company, Zebra Design, based in Tedburn St Mary, is thrilled to have won the Natwest Venus Award Devon for Home Based Business and picked up her award at a glittering ceremony last week. The successful evening was held in the Great Hall of Exeter University and was hosted by Tara Howard, founder of the Venus Awards and Celia Delaney. Tara Howard, Managing Director of Langtry Manor Hotels, started the awards to celebrate and recognise the growing number of women in business and take place currently in Dorset, Southampton, Brighton and Devon but...