Business

Crowdcube, the world’s largest equity crowdfunding platform, has continued the strategic expansion of its senior team with the appointment of Dean Mayer as Head of Debt and Stuart Nicol as Growth Director.

Dean will develop Crowdcube’s new debt business, including its increasingly popular mini-bond offering. Stuart will lead the growth of Crowdcube through initiatives that include attracting more institutional and public funds to invest in businesses alongside the crowd. Stuart's new role sees him moving from being a Non-Executive to an Executive Director on the Board.

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The Magdalen Chapter is thrilled to announce it has been named Bronze Large Hotel of the Year. The announcement was made at a glamorous award ceremony held at the Great Hall of the Grand Pier at Weston Super Mare on Thursday 12 February.

Fiona Moores, General Manager of The Magdalen Chapter, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have accepted this award. To win bronze for large hotel of the year within the South West is a fantastic accolade, especially with the high level of entries and outstanding calibre of entrants. We are incredibly proud of our team and this achievement!”...

Devon and Cornwall’s largest professional construction consultancy has opened its fifth UK office at Pynes Hill in Exeter.

This signals further expansion for the company, which has already grown its existing offices to capture the increase in construction output over the last 18 months.

Ward Williams Associates (WWA), who celebrated their 40th birthday last year, deliver services across a wide range of projects in both the public and private sectors, with a project portfolio extending from modest domestic works, through to multi-million pound, international developments....

On Thursday 5 February, commercial vehicle accessories manufacturer Van Guard held a VIP event at its Exeter Headquarters to celebrate being awarded the prestigious Made in Britain accreditation – the only business in its industry to hold this marque.

The recognition follows Van Guard’s decision to reshore a large element of its manufacturing process to the UK, backing British Manufacturing while creating jobs and future-proofing their business.

In attendance were the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Percy Prowse, and the Lady Mayoress, members of ExIST and representatives from Exeter...