The UK’s only week-long cyber security awareness week (CSAW) is returning to Exeter next year, and local business people are invited to join the launch event.
Now in its fourth year, CSAW, sponsored by Datto, is the brainchild of Bluegrass Group , an Exeter-based provider of industry-leading, outsourced IT support services. Over five days, Bluegrass will bring together a host of expert speakers to educate South West businesses and help them conquer the growing cyber threat.
David Thomas, Bluegrass’ Managing Director, commented: “While a decline in the number of high-profile...
The Family Law Company is thrilled that Director Rachel Buckley was named Top 373 Person in this year’s 373 Group Awards.
Rachel was in a tough category with a host of popular names including James Court of Nat West Bank, Llewellyn Nicholls of Grow and Mark Godfrey from Deer Park Country House.
She was taken by surprise when her name was called. Rachel said:
“I was delighted to have been shortlisted for this award along with some of the most distinguished businesspeople in the South West. I am extremely honoured to have won.
Laurence Oakes-Ash, business analyst and Director of City Science, gave a very engaging talk to an audience of 50 at the Southernhay Breakfast Club on Friday 2nd December. He described how the Exeter City Futures programme, of which his company is a part, is working towards a Zero Congestion area in Exeter.
They have found that a lot of people arriving at key destinations in the city are coming from a set number of starting points and are investigating the possibility of an low cost, on-demand minibus service to reduce the number of private cars being driven each day. They believe...
Established all-female network, Ladies do Latte, held its first Exeter event in the heart of the city on Tuesday 1st March at ‘Circa 1924’.
Responding to member needs, organisers Ashley Petrons and Christelle Bonnel of Make it Marketing chose to host the event at lunchtime, rather than the traditional mid-morning meeting. Christelle says, “Being marketers through and through, we have been asking members what they would like from the network. Of course, you can never please everyone, but by at least asking we’re in with a much better chance of success.”
Moving into our 4th expo it's going to be Devon's and the South West's destination for businesses to grow and prosper. It’s FREE to attend and offers visitors the chance to network with local business owners, plus offers the chance for you to gain free business advice and support from local organisations and speakers. The Devon Business Expo is probably the largest business exhibition in South West. The event is back in on 28th April 2016 following the huge success of the 3rd expo in 2015 which saw 30% more exhibitors and 20% more delegates. For 2016 we want to see a wider range of...
The 373 Group is delighted to announce Devon entrepreneur Sam Farmer as guest speaker on October 22. Sam will be talking about how he secured a listing on SpaceNK for his range of personal care products designed specifically for teenagers.
After finding himself confronted with gender stereotyping products as the only option for his teenage children, Sam took the unprecedented step of studying for a Cosmetic Science diploma. He went on to create the Sam Farmer range of gentle cosmetic products suitable for either gender, which was launched in 2013. For the range, Sam devised...
The first business advice event run as a joint venture by the Honiton Chamber of Commerce and the East Devon branch of the Federation of Small Businesses looks set to be a great success.
27 confirmed exhibitors will be available at ‘Honiton Together for Business’ on September 24 at the Beehive to offer expert advice to attendees, including Beviss & Beckingsale, EDDC, Cosmic, Hours4Work, Trading Standards, Workways, Archant Media, Thomas Westcott, Carter Dawes, BIP and Dimonds, as well as FSB and the Honiton Chamber.
Colin Wright, Chairman of Honiton Chamber said: “We’re...
The next networking event of the 373 Group on July 2 looks set to offer inspiration and advice for SMEs in Mid and East Devon.
The Creation Station founder Sarah Cressall will be giving her take on how to achieve success without losing yourself. Sarah founded her franchise business, which focuses on nurturing creativity in children, after she realised parents needed support to enjoy creative time with their children. 13 years down the line, her company has over 80 franchisees and has won many awards, encouraging many other mums to build up their own businesses.
