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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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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 ("...

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...

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