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Exeter site manager recognised as one of the best in the country

A Redrow site manager at St Michael's Meadow has won a top national award for the quality of the homes they’re building in Exeter.

Roy Taylor has won a Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for the second consecutive year. This follows his success in 2025 when he achieved the Seal of Excellence in the regional stage of the competition – an accolade awarded to only the top 5% of site managers in the UK.

The awards, often dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry, recognise the very best site managers across the country. Judging is...

Digital jobs fair connects employers with local talent

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 03/17/2022 - 11:55am

The government-funded Train4Tomorrow programme held a Digital Jobs Fair on Wednesday 16 March, giving local employers the opportunity to connect with adults who have recently completed a government-funded bootcamp to gain in-demand skills in the digital sector.

The Train4Tomorrow programme offers adults in Devon, Somerset, Dorset and Cornwall access to fully-funded Skills Bootcamps, which have been designed to meet industry needs for digital and technical skills. The flexible bootcamps, up to 16 weeks long, and a mixture of online and in person, are available to adults who are...

Exeter students named in ’30 Under 30’ list of budding entrepreneurs

Two students from the University of Exeter Business School have been named on a list of rising stars in business.

Second year undergraduates Ellie Llewellyn and Conor Erb were included in the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce’s ’30 Under 30’ campaign for the “significant impact” they’ve made in the working world.

Ellie, a second year undergraduate studying Marketing and Management, has launched her own premium coffee outlet selling locally roasted, sustainably sourced coffee with biodegradable packaging.

She also hosts seasonal markets and has just...

Hat-trick of awards for Cofton Holidays following success at the Visit Devon Tourism Awards and FSB Awards 2022

South Devon’s multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays, is celebrating a hat-trick of awards following Gold success at both the Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2021/22 and the South West FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards.

Just one week after scooping the Family Business of the Year title at the South West FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards, the Dawlish holiday park won two Gold awards at the Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2021/22 in the Holiday Park of the Year and Dog-Friendly Business of the Year categories.

Now in its 12th year, the Visit Devon Tourism Awards...

Google to speak to Exeter businesses about the future of customer data

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/15/2022 - 11:19pm

Representatives from Google will be advising businesses on how to ensure they can stay compliant with the changes to data privacy law and be ready for the forthcoming removal of website cookies in 2023.

Hosted by Exeter-based paid media agency Launch, the breakfast event will be held on 19th May at the Hotel du Vin in Exeter (8:30 - 10:30am). Google, and other expert speakers, will provide a vital opportunity for businesses in the region to understand the changes to data capture, as consumers are given more control of their online presence, with financial fines for non-compliance...

Hinkley Point supply chain service extended

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/14/2022 - 11:37pm

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership has announced an extension to the Hinkley Point Supply Chain Service, to cover the next 12 months.

The Hinkley Supply Chain Programme is an ambitious programme designed to help SMEs from Devon, Somerset, the West of England and Wales access bespoke support to bid for new nuclear supply chain contracts. The Hinkley Supply Chain Programme is delivered by the Hinkley Supply Chain Team, made up of SWMAS Ltd, Somerset Chamber of Commerce, and Business West. It is funded by the Heart of South West LEP, West of England Combined...

Foot Anstey launches 'Experts in the Field' podcast series for farmers and landowners

The Farms, Estates and Rural Land team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has launched a podcast series called 'Experts in the Field' focused on tackling hot topics, such as succession planning and environmental, farming and landowner issues.

The 'Experts in the Field' series will feature experienced advisors from across the law firm, as well as an array of experts on specialist matters, including Alex Stevens from the National Farmers' Union, Clive Beer from Savills, and Hannah Mazrae from Saffery Champness.

The team at Foot Anstey has recorded a variety of sessions on...

Foot Anstey's Private Equity team supports August Equity backed Integrity360's latest acquisition

Foot Anstey has advised Integrity360, an August Equity portfolio company, on its acquisition of Caretower, as part of its pan-European expansion plan. The transaction involved the acquisition of Caretower's UK and Bulgarian businesses.

Emma Clayton, Associate, and Matt Stoate, Head of Corporate and Private Equity at Foot Anstey led the multi-disciplinary team from Foot Anstey that advised on the acquisition.

Integrity360, the cybersecurity specialist, is backed by private equity house August Equity, and has offices in Dublin, London and New York. Its team of security...

Pour Moi launches the Uplifting Women Awards 2022 in celebration of International Women’s Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2022 - 7:36pm

Honouring International Women’s Day 2022, global retailer Pour Moi announces the launch of their new initiative, The Pour Moi Uplifting Women Awards. Launching on 8th March (IWD), Pour Moi believes that all women deserve to be celebrated, and The Pour Moi Uplifting Women awards will be an event that recognises the amazing achievements of women from across the UK.

Nominations will be open to the public from Tuesday the 8th of March 2022, with the award ceremony taking place on Thursday the 19th of May 2022 in central London. Pour Moi has hand selected a highly esteemed panel of...

Photograph showing the Exeter Works advice hub in Exeter city centre

Exeter employers to receive free help to secure staff, thanks to Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon

Businesses in Exeter are to receive free help and support to recruit and retain staff, in a unique event provided by Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon.

The event forms part of National Careers Week, a series of activities primarily aimed at supporting jobseekers, and which runs from 7-12 March.

Ensuring that employers are also involved was seen as crucial in putting the programme of events together, according to Youth Hub coordinator, Rhian Hawthorne.

“Our job here is usually to provide jobseekers with help and support to guide them into their next role or training...

Cornish firms shine in South West small business awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/07/2022 - 4:32pm

An innovative small business from Cornwall admitted they were ‘amazed’ to be recognised for the second time as being among the ‘best in the West’ at the FSB South West small business awards final this week.

Bodmin firm ARCO2 Architecture Ltd won the FSB South West Ethical-Green Business of the Year trophy in 2019 and this year they were crowned as champions once again in the same green category which now has the title of the Environmental/Sustainability award.

ARCO2 Architecture Ltd were among ten Cornish firms shortlisted for honours at the FSB ‘Celebrating Small...

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