Business Daily

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...

South West Business Council pledges support to region’s Net Zero goals by hosting energy leaders conference in Devon

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 12/13/2022 - 9:11am

The South West Business Council (SWBC) will be bringing together world-class decarbonisation experts and industry leaders from the energy sector for a key conference in Devon.

The event, which addresses the energy transition and climate change mitigation, is part of the council’s pledge to support Great South West’s plans for the South West to become the first Net Zero region in England.

‘Energy Transition: The Challenges and Opportunities’ is at Sandy Park in Exeter on Friday January 27 2023. It will focus on the region’s roadmap to Net Zero and provide expert insight...

Solicitor in Exeter office

Dual qualified solicitor joins family law specialist

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 12/08/2022 - 2:44pm

Family solicitor Shreya Kallingal has joined The Family Law Company ’s Divorce and Finance team in Exeter.

Before moving to the UK Shreya grew up in Coimbatore in South India. Her mother is a family lawyer and although Shreya considered pursuing medicine as a career she decided that working with people through times of distress would be a personally fulfilling choice, and that the interdisciplinary nature of the subject was an interesting prospect.

Shreya took her law degree in Chennai and was awarded the gold medal for human rights and international law. She went on to...

Granny Gothards and Newton Print are a match made in Devon!

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Thu, 12/08/2022 - 11:34am

AN AWARD-WINNING ice-cream company has revealed this month (December 2022) how it worked with a fellow Devon-based business to create carbon balanced packaging sleeves for its range.

Granny Gothards joined forces with Newton Abbot-based Newton Print to develop the packaging for its pots of luxury ice-cream going on sale in Waitrose.

Amanda Stansfield, Managing Director and Owner at Granny Gothards, said: “We have been producing our range of ice-cream for more than 10 years and were approached in 2021 to trial our products in 60 different Waitrose stores.

“We all buy...

Foot Anstey announces three new Partner promotions

Foot Anstey has announced the promotion of three of its lawyers into the firm's Partnership, bringing the total of new Partner promotions this financial year to eight. From 1 January 2023, Kutahya Cherry, Dickon Court, and Suriya Edwards will become Partners at the firm.

Martin Hirst, Managing Partner at Foot Anstey, said: "Congratulations to Kutahya, Dickon and Suriya on their promotions to the Partnership, which reflect the consistently high-quality advice and service they offer our clients, as well as their outstanding contributions to our firm's communities.

"Also, each...

Exeter graduates win global sustainability award for their ride sharing start-up

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/06/2022 - 12:50am

A car-sharing platform founded by two Exeter alumni that gives users a more affordable way to travel while reducing their carbon footprint has been announced as one of the winners of an international competition.

The Santander X Global Challenge: Countdown to Zero, which received more than 600 applications from start-ups and scale-ups across the world, is part of a multi-year collaboration between Santander and Formula 1 designed to support and recognise innovative new businesses that are helping improve the sustainability of the automotive industry.

STAXY was one of...

Crealy Theme Park and Resort Embraces the Open Up to Skills offer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/05/2022 - 10:22pm

Devon County has seen an improvement in the hospitality industry following the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the sector. The Office of National Statistics reported that the confidence of business survival in the hospitality sector has started to increase but remains below other sectors. But there is reason for optimism as local businesses seek to get back on their feet.

The Crealy Theme Park and Resort has been investing in training and upskilling their staff following the pandemic. The theme park has taken part in Devon County Council’s ‘Open Up to Skills’...

Old Mill announces three new partners

Following a restructure to enable faster career progression and greater opportunities for staff, financial experts Old Mill has announced three new Partners.

Chartered Financial Planners Jon Orchard and Julia Banwell, who are both part of the Wealth Management team and Stephen Martin, who is Director of Tax, are the latest to be promoted, bringing the total number of Partners in the firm to 22.

In November 2021, Old Mill announced ambitious plans to double in size by 2026 and moved from an LLP to Ltd structure creating a much simpler business model and making it easier...

New graduate planner starts at Persimmon South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/05/2022 - 1:35am

A new graduate planner has been appointed by Persimmon Homes South West.

Harry Martin, joins the region’s land and planning team at its Exeter HQ, after studying architecture and planning at the University of West England in Bristol.

Harry’s role will be involved in the planning application process for new sites, consulting local authorities, statutory consultees and members of the public, to ensure we deliver high-quality, sustainable developments across the South West.

Commenting on his appointment, Harry said: “I’m delighted to have joined Persimmon Homes and...

‘Hotel Indigo Exeter’ appoints new General Manager

Hotel Indigo Exeter has appointed a new General Manager, Rebecca Coonan, ahead of its much-anticipated opening. Owned by Hotel Exe Limited, Hotel Indigo Exeter will be managed by Castlebridge Hospitality who already manage three UK Hotel Indigo hotels: Hotel Indigo Bath, Hotel Indigo Chester, and Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon.

Rebecca has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry having previously worked in several luxury, destination properties. Previous roles have included Business Development Manager at The Idle Rocks in St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula in...

Ida Hotel and Restaurant, Icmeler, Türkiye
your pets daily logo
Home Education Daily logo
Food and Drink Daily logo in red, white and black
your beauty daily logo with heart

Top video

Selco Builders Warehouse | England Rugby star Jack Nowell visits Exeter Saracens junior teams

England ace Jack delivers tips to Saracens

Exeter Weather