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Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.

The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.

The events are spearheaded by Head...

Green energy powerhouse ambitions showcased at Energy Summit

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 11:18am

The huge potential of the South West’s green energy credentials, and its progress in becoming the UK’s green energy powerhouse, have been showcased at a key Energy Summit in the region.

The Great South West Partnership brought together leading figures across industry and Government for the summit, held at the University of Plymouth, on Wednesday 23 November.

The Great South West is the ‘powerhouse’ brand promoting the areas of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, the Heart of the South West covering Devon and Somerset, and Dorset. It aims to advocate the region’s natural ‘blue...

Serco wins £200m follow-on contract to provide marine services for the Royal Navy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/23/2022 - 11:37pm

Serco has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to continue to provide marine services for the Royal Navy. Following the end of the 15-year private finance initiative (PFI) arrangements for the provision of marine services, the new agreement is with the Royal Navy directly. The contract, which is valued at around £200m, will last for 27 months commencing in December 2022 and follows on directly from the current PFI, ensuring continuity of support. The MOD has an option to extend the contract for up to six months.

Serco has been supporting the Royal Navy for...

Green light for development at Power Park near Exeter Airport

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/22/2022 - 12:32pm

On 25th October, East Devon District Council’s Planning Committee gave their seal of approval on a planning document known as a Local Development Order (LDO) for a site at Long Lane, opposite the Future Skills Centre near Exeter Airport.

The LDO will enable a sustainable new business park to be created to meet changing demands within the business and industrial sectors. It will encourage investment and economic growth, creating up to 500 new jobs in East Devon. The LDO simplifies the planning process so that developers can bring forward high quality premises for a range of...

Final call for Devon and Somerset SMEs to boost growth with £9k funding

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 11/22/2022 - 11:45am

The Heart of the South West LEP is urgently reminding SMEs across Devon and Somerset to apply for funding by the end of December to help boost their growth in international markets.

The Department for International Trade’s Internationalisation Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, provides match funding between £1,000 and £9,000 to help SMEs grow their products or services internationally. The last chance to apply for the fund is the end of December, 2022.

£550k total funding is still available for eligible SMEs in the Heart of the South West area,...

Optix Solutions team recording their podcast

Talking all things digital marketing with new podcast launch

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 11/21/2022 - 2:37pm

Digital marketing agency Optix Solutions has launched a podcast that aims to disseminate the latest trends in this fast paced sector.

More Than Digital caters to all levels of expertise covering a range of topics from what’s happening in the Metaverse to up to date news from the world of SEO, PPC and social media marketing.

Senior Digital Marketing Manager and Head of Training, Jack Warne says “We decided to make the podcast to provide clients and anyone else interested in digital marketing with an accessible way of accessing updates from the industry as another way of...

InExeter announces new pop up markets for Christmas

InExeter are excited to announce 5 days of pop-up markets in the lead up to Christmas organised by InExeter.

InExeter’s Pop Up Emporium will be held in various locations around the city starting with the Guildhall Shopping Centre on Carnival weekend, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November. Nestled in the sheltered piazza of the Guildhall Shopping Centre, discover an eclectic mix of small business and local traders at InExeter’s first Pop Up Emporium. Head to the square outside WH Smith between 10am and 4pm for a curated presentation of artisan goods and alternative gifts from...

ProDog Raw Shortlisted for SME of the Year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:32pm

ProDog Raw are delighted to have been shortlisted for ‘SME of the Year’ by the South West Business and Community Awards.

The South West Business and Community Awards recognise businesses, charities, and individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to the region. As ProDog Raw proactively work to support the community through their charitable partnerships, they are proud to have been recognised by such a prestigious body. For example, ProDog Raw have moved central operations and dispatch centre to Highbridge, Somerset, creating 20 new jobs, whilst they provide Avon and...

Foot Anstey advises Kocho Group Holdings Ltd on latest acquisition

The Private Equity team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has supported and advised Kocho Group Holdings on its acquisition of Mobliciti Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary Mobliciti Ltd.

Kocho Group Holdings was born through uniting TiG, a leading cloud transformation and managed services providers, with Thirdspace, the experts in identity and cyber security, and it has made its mission to amplify client's success ever since.

The acquisition of Surrey-based Mobliciti will help accelerate Kocho's organic growth strategy and further enhance Kocho's offerings to clients with...

Berry Recruitment moves to city centre

Berry Recruitment’s Exeter branch moves to city centre

Authored by Ed Baker
Posted: Wed, 11/16/2022 - 9:14am

Berry Recruitment’s Exeter branch has moved to the city centre as it continues to expand and search for workers.

The team of five believes relocating to The Mount in Paris Street will attract more walk-ins from job hunters.

Its less central location worked when lockdowns prevented face-to-face interviews but now there is a renewed emphasis on meeting candidates in person.

The branch recruits in sectors including office and professional, driving and industrial and hospitality and catering.

Manager Cory Elliott said: “There is definitely a shortage of...

Hat trick of legal panel wins for Foot Anstey's Developer sector

The Developer sector team at Foot Anstey LLP, has been appointed to three housing association legal panels in the last six months.

In November 2022, The Hyde Group announced it had appointed Foot Anstey to its Legal Services Framework for a four-year period, specifically to work and advise on Lot 5b, which covers Development, Construction and General Property services.

The Hyde Group was established in 1967 and strives to provide homes for those left behind by the housing market. It is one of the UK's leading providers of affordable housing in London, the South East of...

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