Marsh Barton Security Services (MBSS) has been awarded the highest industry standard accreditation by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). The National Approvals Council for Security Systems (NACOSS) Gold Award holds the greatest perceived value across industry and by the police, fire and rescue services and insurers.
MBSS are one of very few local companies to hold the Gold standard award. NSI operates a stringent approach to approvals meaning that businesses and homeowners who choose NSI approved companies can be reassured that their contractors will work to the highest...
The Sampson Hall Directors and staff from both our South West and North East offices were delighted to attend the South Durham Business Network and Engineering and Manufacturing Forum and to present Thorn Lighting of Spennymoor their award for Employer of the Year.
All the winners on the night were presented with their awards at The Redworth Hall Hotel on Saturday 30th November with over 200 business people in attendance.
The event was organised to celebrate and recognise local business excellence and achievement. Other awards included business apprentice of the year,...
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...
Exeter is set to hold a new Awards evening this November that is set to be a little bit different from the rest. The Exeter Power 50 will celebrate the exploits, innovation and entrepreneurship of those individuals who have helped to power the reputation, economic, social and cultural success of the city.
The event has been created by David Kirk of Kirk Hills Chartered Accountants and Richard Marsh of the Mill Management Consultancy and is being sponsored by Kitsons Solicitors, Arbuthnot Latham Bank, Hall and Scott Estate Agents, The University of Exeter and Kirk Hills.
Andy Chapman, CEO of leading local insurer Exeter Family Friendly has spoken of his delight in winning the Corporate Social Responsibility category at the prestigious Exeter Business Awards, held on Friday night.
Commenting on the win, Mr Chapman said:
"I've always believed that as a business, the values you stand for and what you put back into the community are as important as commercial success. This award proves that it is possible to excel at both. We're thriving as a business but at the same time raising more money for local charities and causes through...
TED Update: Congratulations to Optix on becoming joint winners of the Employer of the Year Award alongside Rentshield Direct and to Alastair Banks for winning Entrepreneur of the Year at the Express and Echo Exeter Business Awards.
A couple of days ago we told you lovely Exeter Daily readers why you should consider voting for us in this year's E&E Awards for Employer of the Year. Since then, our friendly office Beagle, Charlie, has taken to YouTube to explain how you can support us. Votes will count up and into the ceremony so please do act today if you can spare a couple...
I’ll never forget an important time management lesson I learned in a seminar many years ago . . . especially how the instructor illustrated the point.
“Okay, time for a quiz,” he said, as he pulled out a one-gallon wide-mouthed mason jar and set it on the desk in front of him. Then he produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into the jar.
When the jar was filled to the top and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, “Is the jar full?”
Being at the very well attended and totally indulgent Venus Awards Nomination Launch Event this week, hosted by Tara Howard, Founder, and Celia Delaney, Speaking Success, created to recognise Local Business Women http://devon.venusawards.co.uk/ , we were spoilt for choice – massage, mini cup cakes or Choccie Bar? Although we strenuously resisted it, we were drawn to the free samples of delightful handmade chocolates courtesy of chocolatier Katie Jones and her company Choccie Bar. With beautiful hand crafted chocolate stirrers, heart-shaped lollipops and stunningly decorated Easter eggs, it...
Exeter Rugby Club chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe OBE was among the major award winners at the Express & Echo's Business of the Year Awards held at Sandy Park last Friday.
Bringing together the cream of the region's business talent, Mr Rowe was awarded the night's 'Lifetime Achievement' award for his outstanding efforts not only with the Chiefs, but also with the South West Communications Group and several other businesses throughout the local area.
With over 300 guests in attendance at the home of Premiership Rugby in the Westcountry, Mr Rowe admitted he was...
With only one day left until the final of the NatWest Venus Awards Devon, tension is mounting and the countdown to the final is nearly over. There has been a real buzz of excitement in the office this week, dresses have been bought, shoes and clutch bags at the ready, just the pampering left before we attend the the Grand Award Ceremony tomorrow evening at The Great Hall Exeter. It has been an amazing journey so far, I have met so many amazing people; other nominees, the organisers and the sponsors. I have been overwhelmed by the support I have received from other local businesses, my...
