Exeter Business Improvement District (BID) has recently welcomed three new members, further widening the expertise offered in this thirteen-strong leadership team. Andrew McNeilly, Daisy Otton and Andrew Wise attended their first Board meeting at the end of October and represent Exeter Chamber of Commerce; Area 4 (Cathedral Green, Yard, Close and High Street) and Area 1 (Paris Street and Sidwell Street) respectively.
Guildhall Centre Manager, Andrew McNeilly has over 15 years of retail experience and 17 years of property management. Andrew currently manages Guildhall Shopping...
Businesses in Exeter can now get extra support from Exeter Library following its launch as an Intellectual Property (IP) Centre. The library is the latest to join the UK’s network of Patent Libraries (PatLibs), set up by the Government in order to provide assistance on a variety of Intellectual Property Rights. Qualified and experienced staff at the library will provide local businesses and entrepreneurs with expert practical advice and support access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information. They will also run services such as patent searching, IP clinics and general...
Devon County Council has asked the Government to reconsider its position regarding increased business rates on rooftop solar installations.
The Government is proposing that from next April many local authorities and businesses in the UK will see major tax or business rate increases on rooftop solar installations.
Devon County Council's Cabinet Member responsible for environmental matters, Cllr Roger Croad, says that such a decision would be a backward step for sustainable energy, and that it would deter organisations from installing the technology.
Businesses situated within the cordon following the fire in Exeter city centre are being assisted by staff at the City Council.
Around 50 businesses attended a multi-agency meeting today to find out how best to move forward following the devastating events of last weekend.
Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said Council staff had been assisting businesses affected by the fire and the impact of the safety cordon since people were evacuated last weekend.
“First of all I would like to thank everyone working on this incident, from the emergency...
In celebration of three successful years in business, founders of Thermalogica Terri Bainbridge and Lisa Portman hosted a party at the newly opened Exeter Cookery School.
It’s no coincidence that Thermalogica celebrated turning three during breast cancer awareness month. It was Terri’s own battle with breast cancer that led to her opening Thermalogica with childhood friend, Lisa, in 2013. In 2016, they remain one of the few UK based clinics specialising in thermal imaging as a means of early clinical detection and prevention of disease. Since opening their doors, the clinic has...
Angel investors have given £1 million backing to an innovative website which helps the bereaved.
Exeter-based Funeral Zone predicts that it will double in size within the next six months as a result of the seven-figure windfall, creating new technology jobs in the city.
Funeral Zone, launched by childhood friends Ed Gallois and Kevin Homeyard in 2013, is an online resource which provides everything you need when somebody dies.
Besides supporting the bereaved with practical help and resources www.funeralzone.co.uk also features a nationwide directory of funeral...
Redrow, one of the UK’s leading house builders has appointed a new director at its West Country division to head up its increasingly busy Construction department.
Its new Construction Director, Andrew Hopkins, brings to Redrow 35 years’ experience gained in residential construction and business management across England and Wales from roles in both the private and public sector. Originally trained as an apprentice brick layer, Andrew moved to Redrow from Barratt David Wilson where he was a divisional construction manager.
His new role will see Andrew ensuring Redow continue...
Devon-based commercial printer, Ashley House Printing Company, is celebrating its 30th birthday this year.
Established in Exeter, Devon, in 1986, the firm continues to be a success story led by managing director Rob Otton. With a team of 22 staff, Ashley House serves customers in a range of sectors, including design and advertising agencies, manufacturers, schools, hotels, and visitor attractions. The firm's consistent attention to detail has ensured continued print production excellence for many award-winning clients.
During the last 30 years, the technology in the design...
"An increasing population and an expanding travel to work region is attracting more commuters from across Devon, and putting a significant strain on Exeter region’s roads, energy resources and the wellbeing of its citizens. Exeter City Futures have set a bold goal to make the region free from congestion and energy independent by 2025". (From the Exeter City Futures website)
Laurence Oakes-Ash will be presenting the project's plan at the next Southernhay Breakfast Club on 2nd December.
The Southernhay Breakfast Club is run by Beckworth Financial Services and Kirk Hills. For...
A local digital marketing agency is celebrating its third anniversary following another record breaking and successful year of growth. MiHi Digital, originally set up by Mark Worden from his living room on the Exeter Quayside, has worked with 46 new clients, taken on its second full time member of staff and seen turnover grow by a further 30% in the past 12 months.
Work has extended to another five countries and clients now include an international design studio, global logistics provider, a Visit England award-winning accommodation provider and an acclaimed Bafta and Emmy...
