InExeter the city’s business improvement district, has reported that new independent businesses continue to open in the city centre, affirming Exeter as a destination for independent shopping.
Since October 2017, Exeter has welcomed businesses including, Red Panda, Frocks in Swing Time, Busby & Fox, The Roots Foundation and Hutch.
This follows the new UK Powerhouse report into The Consumer Economy 2018/2019 which predicts Exeter will top the UK city for spending in restaurants and shops in 2018. In celebration of Exeter’s flourishing independent scene, InExeter is...
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has appointed Rory Stracey as a partner to lead the firm's South West planning, highways and compulsory purchase practice, taking effect from 1st July 2018.
Since relocating to Exeter from the firm's London office in 2016, Rory has been involved in a number of high profile projects, including working with Inox Developments on the urban extensions at Langarth Farm in Truro to provide 1500 new homes and associated infrastructure (including the land required for the new Stadium for Cornwall) and the site for 800 new homes at Ilfracombe, and...
On Thursday 19th July, the Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) is hosting an event to discuss the evolution of digital currencies.
Robert McIlwraith, chairman of ExIST , said “The development of digital currencies presents opportunities and challenges, which businesses must meet. We are pleased to invite great speakers to help us examine this topic. I encourage anyone with a business focus in science and technology, as well as an interest in cryptocurrencies, to attend to the event.”
Speakers at the event, titled “Digital currencies, the good, the bad and...
13 July – Karime Hassan, Exeter City Council Business Briefing
Business people are being given the opportunity to question the city’s top leaders at events hosted by Exeter Chamber of Commerce, the city’s leading business organisation.
On Friday 6th July Exeter MP, Ben Bradshaw, will brief Chamber members on the latest decisions from Westminster which will impact their businesses and take part in a question and answer session.
Mr Bradshaw said: “I am pleased to be able to address the business community...
The next ExIST ( Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology ) event will take place on Thursday 19th July 2018 at Sandy Park .
This event will explore the good, the bad and the ugly of digital and crypto currencies such as 'Bitcoin' and how digital technology such as Blockchain is impacting on businesses and the individual.
Speakers at the event will include:
Julie Hawker - Joint Chief Exec of Cosmic Julie will be Chairing the event as well as introducing the topic, and talking about the wider context of cryptocurrencies as well as providing an overview
The UK’s first large law firm to become employee-owned, Stephens Scown LLP, has appointed two new Exeter-based sector heads. Toby Pool, a partner in the firm’s real estate team becomes head of leisure and tourism, while Thomas Chartres-Moore an associate in the firm’s intellectual property team takes on the role of head of food and drink. Tom is a non-executive director of the not-for-profit organisation Food and Drink Devon. Robert Camp, Stephens Scown’s managing partner said: “Our job is to help our clients to solve problems and seize opportunities. But first we need to understand their...
Business people are being given the opportunity to question the city’s top leaders at events hosted by Exeter Chamber of Commerce, the city’s leading business organisation.
On Friday 6th July Exeter MP, Ben Bradshaw, will brief Chamber members on the latest decisions from Westminster which will impact their businesses and take part in a question and answer session.
Mr Bradshaw said: “I am pleased to be able to address the business community through the Chamber of Commerce – the event is another route by which I can hear from constituents and ensure that I am representing...
Since January this year, InExeter has hosted 10 training courses for city centre businesses, with over 32 different businesses involved courses including Emergency First Aid, Food Catering, Customer Service and Social Media Training have been held to help support InExeter businesses.
Debbie Allen from Speccies on South Street spoke highly of the Emergency First Aid at Work course saying, “It’s so crucial for us to be able to provide courses such as these for our staff members. As a small business, training can be costly, so we are grateful that InExeter has provided the events for...
Applications are being sought for the latest round of Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant.
Grants of up to £1,500 are available to help firms who are looking to reach new customers. The funding, which is offered through a competitive bidding process, is aimed at helping businesses to cover exhibiting costs to promote their products and services to audiences at high profile UK trade shows and events.
More than 30 companies have benefited from the funding scheme launched by Devon County Council in 2016, showcasing their brands at high profile events such as the...
West Country financial planners and accountants Old Mill have met Standards International’s stringent financial planning standards for the fourth year running.
Old Mill has successfully completed the certification programme for BS 8577 – the only best practice standard for financial advice and planning firms.
The firm, which has offices in Yeovil, Wells, Exeter and Melksham, first achieved the standard in 2015, and at the time was one of a handful of firms in the UK to have gained the accreditation.
Standards International praised Old Mill’s investment in technology...
