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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...

Tech South West Awards shortlist reveals best in tech from across the region

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/22/2022 - 10:20pm

Sustainable farming robots, feminist videogames and an AI-powered property transparency platform are among the technologies being developed by the finalists for the Tech South West Awards 2022.

Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate the best in tech from across the South West including Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.

The judging process involved a full day in Exeter deliberating with the judges to reach the final shortlist. There were almost 300 entries to this year’s awards from across the region...

Exeter homelessness charity pilots new business scheme with leading national retailer

Exeter homelessness charity pilots new business scheme with leading national retailer

A key Exeter homelessness charity has teamed up with a leading clothing retailer to trial a new business community initiative, intended to boost funding to help people without a home.

St Petrock’s, which provides services for rough sleepers and people who are vulnerably housed in the city, has awarded AllSaints their St Petrock’s Business Partner status and it’s hoped to be the first of many such relationships between the charity and local firms.

Peter Stephenson, Director with St Petrock’s, explained: “The pilot with AllSaints builds on our existing Friends of St...

New Okehampton office move for leading firm of chartered accountants

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/20/2022 - 10:35pm

Westcotts, a UK top 50 firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has relocated its offices in Okehampton to new larger premises from today (Wednesday 21 September).

Formerly known as Thomas Westcott, the firm’s seven strong team (pictured) will be based at new premises on Cranmere Road, Exeter Road Business Park on the outskirts of the Devon market town.

The move to bigger, more open-plan facilities from its previous location on West Street was marked with a small celebration for the team led by the firm’s partner Sarah Watts who manages the Okehampton office...

Foot Anstey bolsters its Real Estate Group with new Legal Director

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed Kee Evans as a Legal Director to its Planning and Environment team, part of its Real Estate Group, and the firm's Energy and Infrastructure and Developer Sectors. She will be based from the firm's Bristol office.

Kee will bring considerable experience in acting for both public and private sector clients, including major housebuilders, utilities, banks and blue-chip companies. She has expertise in advising on all aspects of planning, highways, compulsory purchase and environmental law.

Prior to joining Foot Anstey, Kee spent 17...

Newton Print staff volunteer at charity event for homeless

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 09/20/2022 - 12:11pm

TWO members of staff from a Devon-based family-run printed-packaging company recently volunteered to help serve free meals at a charity event for the homeless (September 2022).

Luke and Tristan Besley from Newton Print Ltd attended the event organised by the global charity Rapid Relief Team in support of the Shekinah Mission’s work with the vulnerable.

Tim Besley, Managing Director at Newton Print in Newton Abbot, which specialises in printed carton-board packaging for food and drink producers, said: “We are extremely proud of Luke and Tristan for taking time out of their...

Hollis moves to agile workspace in Exeter’s Castle Quarter

International, independent real estate consultancy Hollis has relocated to a flexible working space in Exeter’s central business district. The move to a more agile workspace aligns with the adoption of hybrid working and prioritising the evolving needs of employees in the post-pandemic world.

Working across all sectors and providing a range of services including dilapidations, project management, technical due diligence and tenant alterations throughout the local and national marketplace, Hollis Exeter has key relationships with numerous public and private sector clients...

Westcotts unveils new branding at Exeter Chiefs’ Sandy Park Stadium 

Westcotts, the South West’s leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has unveiled its new logo and branding at Sandy Park, the home of Premiership and European Champions Exeter Chiefs.

The firm’s Managing Partner Shona Godefroy and Head of Financial Planning Iain Andrews (pictured) joined players and coaches during training earlier to show their support ahead of the rugby union club’s first home game against Leicester Tigers at the weekend.

Westcotts, a UK top 50 firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has secured a new advertising...

Michele Jones, Head of Sales

Allison Homes South West expands as new marketing and sales team is appointed

Housebuilder Allison Homes South West has appointed Michele Jones as Head of Sales alongside two key hires in the sales team as part of the company’s ambitious two-year growth strategy.

Michele will head up sales and marketing at Allison Homes South West. She joins with 20 years of experience in the property industry, holding previous positions at Baker Estates and Redrow. Her role will see her manage and drive sales across the region.

Also joining the team is Field Sales Manager Trisha Birch-Hawkins, who previously worked at Baker Estates and Redrow.

New Sales...

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Specialist carpentry and joinery company celebrates 25th milestone anniversary with re-brand and expansion plans

Long-standing independent Devon-based company Wistman’s Ltd., specialists in bespoke joinery and carpentry, celebrates its 25th business milestone with a re-brand and move from Dartmouth to larger premises at Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot.

Formerly known as Rendle & Elliott Carpentry & Joinery Ltd., the company was established in Dartmouth in 1997 by Adrian Rendle and Wayne Elliott. Today it is known as Wistman’s Ltd.,

working with both private customers and commercial clients across the South West and the UK. Wistman’s provides a completely personal...

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Totnes marine tech firm boosts vital seabed conservation project

The largest seagrass restoration, education and innovation project in England, which includes crucial conservation work taking place in Plymouth, will receive support from Totnes-based environmental sensor manufacturer, Valeport, for the project’s final two years.

The LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES marine conservation project which is led by Natural England, focuses on five Special Areas of Conservation along England’s south coast and Valeport’s sponsorship announcement coincides with an extension to the project which will now run until October 2024. The newly extended five-year ReMEDIES...

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