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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...

New brand identity for IMP Software as company steps up mission to support smarter MAT finance

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Thu, 01/05/2023 - 7:26pm

Education sector leader IMP Software, which supports over 220 multi-academy trusts (MATs) with its budgeting, forecasting and reporting software, has unveiled an exciting new brand identity as it approaches its fourth anniversary.

The company, which was co-founded by Will Jordan and Dave Hall in February 2019, has revealed a new logo, brand colour scheme and fonts, and website to reflect its transition from “a plucky start-up” to a fully established systems provider now serving one in three large Trusts and around 20% of the overall MAT market.

Having doubled its customer...

Catax, a Ryan Company, Acquires Leading Grant Funding Firm, Granted Consultancy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/04/2023 - 6:25pm

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, today announced that innovation funding specialist Catax , a Ryan Company, has acquired a leading grant funding and consultancy firm, Granted Consultancy (Granted).

Based in Exeter, United Kingdom, Granted helps clients secure funding opportunities to further innovation through end-to-end services, including grant writing consultancy, grant project management, research and development (R&D) tax credits, and grant training. Since its founding in 2010, Granted has secured more than £200 million and serves nearly 200...

Principality Commercial finance historic Exeter Grade II listed building which has been repurposed for the 21st century

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/04/2023 - 7:26am

The owners of the property Kennaway Estates Ltd bought the property as a shell and have sympathetically refurbished and converted the property into seven luxury “loft living” style apartments and two ground floor commercial units with glorious views over the River Exe.

The commercial units are occupied by café – bar Puerto Lounge and an Asian Fusion restaurant called Wabi-Sabi. Both restaurants have riverside, outdoor seating areas, so diners can make the most of the views while they enjoy the great food.

Sarah Lavender, Relationship Manager at Principality Building...

Exeter leads the way as UK set to exit recession in mid-2023

Large infrastructure investment and a focus on carbon reduction boosting Devon’s capital city

Large infrastructure investment and a focus on carbon reduction will contribute towards Exeter having the fastest economic growth at the point when the UK emerges from recession, says a new study by law firm Irwin Mitchell.

The Irwin Mitchell City Tracker has been produced by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and examines 50 locations across the UK, forecasting future growth in terms of GVA* and employment.

The report, which estimates that the UK entered into...

Foot Anstey's Private Equity team reports strong deal activity in 2022

The Private Equity team at national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has reported a strong calendar year in 2022.

The team at Foot Anstey specialises in advising private equity-backed portfolio companies execute bolt-on and buy-and-build investment propositions, as well as having a deep specialism in management advisory – the team has witnessed strong activity in both these key areas of specialism.

Following a record year in 2021, 2022 also saw a rise in international activity for the team.

Deal highlights include advising new client Stanley Capital Partners (SCP) on its...

Law firm boosts its real estate credentials in SW with new senior associate appointment

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/29/2022 - 11:00pm

Law firm Browne Jacobson has strengthened its real estate offering in the South-West with the appointment of senior associate Anna Clifford into its Exeter office.

Anna who came from law firm TLT, previously worked at Browne Jacobson for seven years, having joined the firm as a trainee. Anna specialises in acting for many regional and national housebuilders in relation to the acquisition and disposal of greenfield and brownfield land for development including site assembly, collaboration agreements, ancillary easements and covenants, statutory agreements and transfer of land to...

Local homebuilder donates £2,500 to local homelessness charity

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter division has donated a heart-warming £2,500 to St Petrock’s Exeter, a local charity that fights homelessness across Exeter and Devon.

The Barratt Developments Community Fund initiative looks to support those causes which have a positive impact within their local communities. As well as the donation Barratt David Wilson Homes staff were also able to volunteer in the St Petrock’s kitchens. St Petrock’s first opened their doors over 25 years ago and have since been providing crucial support and outreach to the most vulnerable...

Hattiers Rum Partners with Red Paddle Co

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/20/2022 - 10:29pm

Devon based Hattiers Rum and Red Paddle Co have collaborated in an exciting new partnership.

These two leading Westcountry businesses are currently launching a range of super stylish co-branded kit including a Long Sleeve Pro Change Robe Evo, Waterproof Soft Cooler Bag (18L and 30L), Waterproof Cool Bag Backpack (15L), Waterproof Backpack (30L) and Waterproof Kit Bag (40L and 60L). This exclusive new range is available from hattiers.com . With both brands emphasising importance on their environmental journeys and their love for the outdoors, this partnership aims to inspire a new...

Helen Sieroda – founder and director of Wise Goose Coaching  with her B Corp certificate  (Photo Cre

Devon-based school of coaching and mentoring celebrates its 10th anniversary

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 12/19/2022 - 11:45pm

Wise Goose Limited based in Chagford, Devon; celebrates its 10th milestone anniversary with the announcement of its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp).

Helen Sieroda, Director, and founder of Wise Goose School of Coaching comments, “B Corp is an international movement; with the ‘B’ standing for ‘Benefit’ to people, communities, and the planet. We are a ‘for-profit company, but it’s all about moving away from profit as the main yardstick for business success and moving towards more sustainable business models that give equal importance to how we make our money, treat our...

Mortgage broker turns into Santa to help Exeter families in need

Thanks to The Mortgage Quarter's annual gift appeal and the generosity of the local community, Exeter families in need are set to receive a bumper load of gifts in time for Christmas.

Since 2019, The Mortgage Quarter has run a Christmas toy appeal for a local charity, but this year the company decided to go large and widen the scope. Working in partnership with Exeter CoLab , the donations will benefit seven Exeter-based charities supporting children, domestic abuse survivors, families in temporary accommodation and Ukrainian refugees.

Despite the size of the ask, the local...

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