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...
The Southernhay Breakfast Club , a local networking group for professionals, welcomed Julian Tagg, Chairman of Exeter City Football Club, to their last get-together, 16th September, where he explained why for him, Exeter City's not just about football.
Julian grew up in Exeter and says he's "Exeter through and through". On becoming Chairman, he wanted to do something to help improve the health and well being of its citizens and, in particular, young people and so was motivated to develop and promote the Football in the Community (FITC) project. He emphasises that the Saturday...
Delegate places at a unique conference offering training, development and networking for key office staff from across the south west are being snapped up quickly.
The inaugural Joint PA Networks’ conference has been developed through a collaboration between the PA Networks of Exeter, Bristol and Cardiff.
The event, which takes place at the Mercure Grand Hotel in Bristol from 9am until 5.30pm on Friday October 14, has been designed to cater for personal assistants, virtual assistants, secretaries and administrative staff.
Artisan snacks producer Burts Potato Chips has been selected to appear in the 2015/16 edition of The Parliamentary Review. Established by former minister The Rt Hon David Curry shortly after the 2010 general election, The Parliamentary Review’s September release has become a key fixture in the political calendar.
Burts Potato Chips features alongside a select number of outstanding organisations in the Food & Drink Manufacturing edition as well as The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Philip Hammond. The main aim of The Review is to showcase best practice as a learning...
