A health centre has undergone a major telecommunications revamp to help further improve customer service for its 10,000 patients.
Roborough Surgery, in Eastcote Close, Plymouth, has had a new call handling system installed by IP Office Ltd based in Exeter, which hopes to boost service efficiency. The new installation was completed last week and now call-handling is via a full commercial contact centre.
Karen Avery, reception manager at Roborough Surgery, said: “The new system will be up and running fully from July 7, but certainly what we are getting at the moment we are...
A Devon business has come to the aid of a local wildlife charity with a donation of white goods.
Sparkworld, based at Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, delivered a heap of domestic appliances to Paignton Zoo, which is a registered charity. The gift included fridges, freezers, microwave ovens and kettles.
Paignton Zoo’s Jenny Paton said: “These items will help hard-working animal staff and the people who support them, like our in-house vet team and our volunteers. We are extremely grateful to Sparkworld for supporting us in this way.”
Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) has engaged a PR and communications expert to help develop and implement a comms strategy to raise awareness of its work.
Freelance PR executive Sue Cade, who has a wealth of experience within the renewable energy and sustainability sector, joins the charity on a part-time basis.
DEBI Chairman, Andy Vickery explained: “Last year was DEBI’s 21st anniversary, and for 2014 we decided to make a step change.
“Sue’s appointment reflects our desire to grow DEBI in its support of environmentally aware businesses as they gain an...
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...
Redrow’s new West Country division, which will open on 1st July 2014 from premises on Pynes Hill in Exeter, has selected Okehampton-based ‘Get Changed’ as its local charity to support throughout 2014/2015.
Get Changed Theatre Company provides a unique service for adults with learning disabilities in mid and west Devon. Drama, dance and art are used as a medium for its members to develop confidence, make choices, develop life-skills and improve mental health. The charity was formed in 1995 and runs a programme of weekly workshops throughout the year, culminating in annual...
Join us on Friday 9th May for our fifth b2b Business Breakfast at the home of the Exeter Chiefs
A networking morning for all to enjoy a hearty breakfast & listen to our special guest speakers Marc Astley & Dan Pritchard of Astley Media & The Exeter Daily
The morning will begin with networking from 8.15am followed by a full English breakfast at 8.30am . Our speaker will commence at 9.00am finishing up at 9.45am
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Firm support from banking and the legal system kicked off this year’s Venus Awards sponsorship breakfast in Exeter today.
The Bishop Fleming offices played host to the prestigious event where businesses from across the region were invited to hear about the NatWest Venus Awards, which were specifically created to recognise and reward local women in business. Last year’s Devon awards saw 1,400 nominations, hundreds of businesses involved and 12 winners. 200 people were present at the regional finals at Exeter University’s Great Hall.
Join us on Friday 14th March for our fourth b2b Business Breakfast
Begin your morning with a hearty breakfast at the home of the Exeter Chiefs with guest speaker, Economy & Tourism Manager at Exeter City Council, Victoria Hatfield discussing plans for the Rugby World Cup 2015 & businesses in Exeter
The morning will begin with networking from 8.15am followed by a full English breakfast at 8.30am. Our speaker will commence at 9.00am finishing up at 9.45am
Exeter Rugby Group’s vision for the future has today been handed a significant boost with the confirmation that two new faces are to join the club’s board of directors with immediate effect.
Experienced businessmen Brian Lodge and Nigel Hall have joined the club’s existing board, which is headed up by Chairman and Chief Executive Tony Rowe OBE, and also comprises Keiron Northcott, Alan Quantick, Ian Powell, Steve Byrne and Nick Beaton.
The new additions, both of whom are ardent Chiefs supporters, will not only bring a wealth of business acumen to the group, which recently...
Exeter based Absolute PR and Marketing has been appointed as the communications consultancy for the region’s largest combined environmental and recreational charity, the South West Lakes Trust.
The Trust, which manages inland waters on behalf of South West Water for conservation and recreation purposes, has 50 sites encompassing 5000 hectares of land and water spread across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset attracting in the region of two million visits annually.
Absolute was awarded the annual contract to provide PR and marketing services to the Trust following a competitive...
