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New data shows Amazon’s £150 million commitment to Devon

New figures released today show that Amazon has invested £150 million in Devon since 2010. The figures, taken from the latest Amazon Economic Impact Report, document Amazon’s investment in the South West and across the UK over the last 15 years.

The 2025 Amazon UK Economic Impact Hub features comprehensive data covering employment opportunities Amazon has generated across the region and the scope of economic activity driven by its investments including apprenticeship programmes and upskilling Amazon employees.

The figures show that the company has invested more than £150...

2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:57pm

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2023 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments. Entries close on Monday 17th April, with applications welcome from both Food Drink Devon members and non-members. This year’s winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in October....

SB Sustainability designing a greener future

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2023 - 7:50am

Exeter based company, Saunders Boston Architects, has today announced it has launched an innovative new sister company that will help build a greener future.

SB Sustainability will offer in-house advice on sustainability projects to new and existing clients, which was previously outsourced.

The new business will allow clients to put sustainability at the heart of their project from inception to completion.

Experts will provide consultancy advice on construction projects to set sustainability briefs, rather than it being retrofitted to developments.

As...

Exeter employees to benefit from company’s cost of living support package

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/13/2023 - 8:29am

Employees at RGB Building Supplies are to benefit from a comprehensive financial support package to provide help during the current challenging times.

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) – which includes RGB building Supplies – are providing employees with a one-off winter payment of £500 in January to help with the rising cost of living.

In addition, through IBMG’s perks package, RGB employees will receive discounts on a range of essentials, such as groceries, clothing, mobile phones, household bills and insurance.

The group has also launched an...

Devon Work Hubs Open their Doors on "Brew Monday"

The third Monday in January has been known as “Blue Monday” ever since 2005 when Sky Travel identified it as the most depressing day of the year.

While there may be no scientific evidence to prove this, it stands to reason that people may struggle at this time of year. The end of the festive season, the cold dark evenings and wintery weather combined with increased debt and failing New Year’s resolutions all add up to leave people feeling a bit gloomy.

For the Samaritans , a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress,...

Westcountry Payroll unveils its new name and brand identity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:32pm

Exeter based firm Westcountry Payroll is excited to announce that it will now be operating under the new trading name Astria Precision Payroll Limited .

The refreshed Astria brand aligns with its objective of delivering comprehensive, reliable, and efficient payroll management services to its clients.

Westcountry Payroll was established in 1996. The business has since grown and evolved, and now manages payroll for over 300 businesses across the UK. The name Astria, meaning goddess of precision, represents the company’s high level of accuracy as well as its wider reach...

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New partner for Griffin as growth continues

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 01/11/2023 - 7:40pm

South West accountancy firm Griffin Chartered Accountants has appointed a second Partner.

Laura Waycott joins founder Misty Nickells at the firm, which was founded in 2015 to provide accountancy and auditing services to a range of businesses, academies and charities and has two offices, in Exeter and Honiton.

Laura’s appointment comes after Griffin experienced impressive growth of 20 per cent in 2022, following the firm’s stable growth trajectory over the past 7 years with 80 per cent of new business coming via referrals.

Misty said: “After yet another strong...

Next Steps to Net Zero from EXIST

EXIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology), the STEMM initiative from Exeter Chamber is hosting its first quarterly event of 2023 at the Barnfield Theatre on Thursday 2nd February 2023, from 8.30am – 11am. The Exeter Chamber subgroup is running a series of events throughout the year, focussing on the journey to Net Zero from a business perspective.

The first in the series of events, titled, Next Steps to Net Zero will offer practical solutions for businesses to achieve their Net Zero goals.

The event welcomes industry experts from across the city, including...

Foot Anstey advises August Equity backed Agilio Software Bidco Limited on purchase of ProDental CPD

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has supported and advised Agilio Software, backed by private equity firm August Equity, on the purchase of shares in ProDental CPD, the go to place for dental CPD courses and modules for professionals.

Agilio Software is a leading provider of compliance and HR software into the dental and wider healthcare industries. The purchase of shares in ProDental CPD Ltd is part of Agilio's next stage of growth having previously acquired, with Foot Anstey's support and legal advice, INICA's specialist cloud-based dental software modules, MyLocumManager's...

Free Business Resilience Event aims to help Local Businesses struggling with rising costs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/09/2023 - 11:06pm

Business owners across Devon can kick off the New Year with free support to boost their resilience and help with the recent rises in the cost of living.

Following a successful event held in Somerset in November, the Heart of the South West Growth Hub, delivered by Devon County Council, has teamed up with Plymouth City Council and the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce to put on a Business Resilience Event in Plymouth to support local businesses in the area.

This free event will take place on 8th February at Plymouth Science Park, Davy Rd, Plymouth and local...

Bumper year for Trowers' Corporate team in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/09/2023 - 7:42pm

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has enjoyed a bumper year of deal activity, advising many of the best food, drink and leisure businesses in the South West of England.

Stuart Mathews, corporate partner, said: "It is a pleasure for everyone here at Trowers to advise our clients at every stage of the business life cycle and we are delighted to play our part supporting each and every one of these exciting and successful South West businesses."

Most recently in December 2022, Trowers & Hamlins advised the shareholders of Westcountry Food Holdings Limited ("...

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