Business Daily

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to have once again joined forces with South West-based charity Amigos to invite customers and members of the local community to donate preloved tools, which will go on to be used by young people in Africa.

For the past 13 years Amigos has been providing vocational learning opportunities in Uganda including training in carpentry and building techniques and apprenticeships. The training helps young people gain vital employment to help support themselves and their families.

Until Tuesday 31st March, carpentry and building tools, which can be...

• Now 24% of young people would consider a career in construction with the same amount of young people (24%) in Exeter receiving information on careers in the sector
• 47% of 16-21-year-olds in Exeter would consider applying to an apprenticeship scheme regardless of the sector
• However only 12% of young adults said that they had received high quality careers guidance from an educational establishment

Leading UK housebuilder Redrow recently launched its annual report on perceptions of apprenticeships and careers in construction. It reveals that most young...

Princesshay has appointed a new centre manager following the retirement of long-serving centre director, Wayne Pearce.

Michelle Menezes joined Princesshay in December. Her role will include overseeing all centre operations, the centre management team and continuing to make Princesshay the premier shopping destination in the South West and the location of choice for retailers in Exeter.

Experienced retail manager, Michelle Menezes has over 10 years of experience working for a variety of high street brands across multiple sectors and has moved from a management role in...

Visit South Devon is to launch an exciting new initiative with its Business Services membership, which enables businesses in the area to connect and work with other Visit South Devon Business members across the tourism sector.

The Community Interest Company which promotes the South Hams, Teignbridge and East and Mid Devon area, announced its new business services membership at its recent AGM, where it also confirmed that it has joined the Devon Chamber of Commerce. The new Business Service will offer members access to a number of suppliers that specifically cater for tourism and...