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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...

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Rising adoption of advanced technologies to drive Virtual Reality

The VR is anticipated to reach USD 35.75 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 31.53% over the study period (2020–2030). VR technology has advanced significantly and changed significantly in recent years. The for virtual reality (VR) is propelled by the expansion of head-mounted displays (HMD) in the gaming and entertainment sectors as well as the use of VR in ing plans.

Additionally, there are enormous opportunities for growth due to the growing use of virtual reality technology across industries like consumer electronics, aerospace & defence, healthcare, commercial, and...

Berry Recruitment appoints new SW regional manager

Berry Recruitment has appointed award-winning Katy Thomas as its new regional manager across the south-west.

With seven years’ experience at the company Katy will oversee the Cornwall, Devon and South Wales’ operations.

She plans to grow the established branches in Truro, Exeter and Newport in terms of turnover and head-count.

The south-west area, which also includes Bristol, covers temporary and permanent employment in multiple sectors.

Katy said: “We have three great branches in the south-west with our Wales branch moving recently from Cardiff to...

Regional jobs boost as Devon-based Supacat secures major MOD contract

Devon-based Supacat has today confirmed receipt from UK MOD of an order on behalf of the British Army for 70 High Mobility Transporters (HMT 400 series), to be manufactured in collaboration with major defence engineering contractor Babcock International Group plc through its facility in Devonport.

The contract award for an undisclosed sum could lead to as many as 240 of the light armoured vehicles, should operational requirements demand. The project is to be delivered between Supacat’s manufacturing facilities at Dunkeswell near Honiton and Babcock’s Devonport site in Plymouth...

University of Exeter graduate answers call of nature with launch of new business

A University of Exeter graduate has launched a new business that aims to improve employee wellbeing through nature-based team days.

Tiptoparoo offers tailor-made team days in outdoor settings that aim to tackle the lack of opportunities to meet and bond with colleagues in-person since the transition to hybrid and remote working.

Jake Billsberry, who graduated last year with a degree in Management with Marketing, says his new company puts ‘the human back into business’ and has already delivered team days to five clients.

The team days typically include travel,...

Newton Print receives Platinum Trusted Service Award for sixth year running

STAFF at a Devon printed-packaging company are celebrating this month after the business received a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the sixth year running (February 2023).

The award is based on ratings from genuine customers and was given to Newton Print following the number of excellent reviews it received in 2022.

Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print in Newton Abbot, which specialises in assisting food and drink producers to bring their products to market on time and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, said: “This is fantastic...

Tyler Grange Exeter and the Four-Day Week

Measuring happiness, fatigue, productivity, talent attraction and retention and absenteeism

Since the introduction of a four-day working week last May, data from Tyler Grange’s Alertness App reports that employees are 14% happier and 28% less tired.

17million working days were lost last year to poor mental health at a cost of £56 billion to UK employers - twice as much as on physical health. They’re important improvements to highlight – especially when it’s widely recognised that happy workers are more productive and loyal.

It’s a hugely positive result for Exeter...

Free event: Recruiting and retaining staff

Devon County Council and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host the New Ways to Recruit and Retain Staff in 2023 event.

With the region’s job market still facing a range of vacancies, this free event aims to help employers, organisations and charities to find out about alternative ways of recruiting and retaining staff.

The event, which will be held at Exeter Racecourse on Monday 24 April from 8:30am - 1pm, will focus on supporting employers to consider filling vacancies using a wider talent pool of people, how to support those already in...

Number of Companies in Devon Hits Record High

Figures just released show that the number of companies in Devon hit a record high during 2022 – making it one of the UK’s most successful counties.

The total number of registered companies in Devon rose to 61,854 over the last 12 months, showing an increase of 3.1% on 2021. During the year 6,814 new businesses were established.

The statistics are taken from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations , using data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.

Plymouth formed the highest number of new businesses (1,514), followed by Exeter (1,...

Foot Anstey advises Quilam Capital on two investments in Raylo and Merchant Money

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has advised Quilam Capital, which provides financial solutions coupled with expert guidance to businesses operating in the speciality finance market, on the equity aspects of its investments in Raylo and Merchant Money.

Established in 2017, Quilam Capital supports its portfolio in accelerating business growth, accessing external funding and refining strategic direction through dedicated senior support and bespoke capital solutions.

The Foot Anstey team included Matthew Stoate (Head of Corporate and Private Equity), Dominic Cromwell (...

Devon shipyard secures £6m green maritime grant award

Award winning Devon-based Coastal Workboats Limited (CWL) has today been announced as one of the recipients of a fresh round of funding thanks to the Government’s UK SHORE £60m injection into the maritime industry.

Launched in September 2022, the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition’s (CMDC3) third round of funding is part of the Government’s commitment to enable increased tech innovation within the sector to eliminate CO2 emissions, increase efficiencies and decarbonise the industry. Funding is awarded to successful projects from the Department of Transport with Innovate UK...

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

Rising adoption of advanced technologies to drive Virtual Reality

Berry Recruitment appoints new SW regional manager

Regional jobs boost as Devon-based Supacat secures major MOD contract

University of Exeter graduate answers call of nature with launch of new business

Newton Print receives Platinum Trusted Service Award for sixth year running

Tyler Grange Exeter and the Four-Day Week

Free event: Recruiting and retaining staff

Number of Companies in Devon Hits Record High

Foot Anstey advises Quilam Capital on two investments in Raylo and Merchant Money

Devon shipyard secures £6m green maritime grant award

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