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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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STR Logistics: New look and office inauguration

STR Logistics unveiled their exciting new livery and inaugurated their newly built and refurbished Exeter offices on Tuesday 3rd August 2021. The unveiling and official inauguration was performed by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, with many of STR’s customers, suppliers, and colleagues in attendance.

STR Logistics was acquired by Anthony Quinn and his business Partner Peter Adams back in February of this year, both of whom now act as the Joint Managing Directors.

Since the acquisition the company has enjoyed significant growth and development providing...

Southwest tech set for hiring surge

A survey of over 300 leaders of tech SMEs across the Southwest has revealed the extent of the sectors resilience throughout the pandemic and its rude health as we emerge from the clutches of the pandemic.

The research, commissioned by Bristol-based Antidote Communications, in conjunction with TechSpark, saw 49% of surveyed tech business leaders including founders and MDs, report an increase in sales compared to pre-pandemic levels. 95% of tech leaders said their business was at least as healthy as it was pre-pandemic – while more than half (53%) said their company was doing...

Waste not, want not

Daniel Peacey, Grundon Waste Management’s regional sales manager for the South West, has been considering how the hospitality and retail sector are managing their waste more effectively as businesses adjust to the post-lockdown ‘new normal’.

Daniel says, “As we now navigate through recovery mode, venues, restaurants and retailers have been taking the necessary steps in their reopening plans to safely operate and welcome back customers.

“We’ve seen our South West based hospitality and retail clients challenged by the past 12 months, but they’re now seeing it as an...

Twisted Oak in Exeter is Family-Friendly Finalist at this year’s Great British Pub Awards

Following two rounds of rigorous judging, the Twisted Oak, on Little John’s Cross Hill in Exeter, has reached the final six in the Best Pub for Families category of the Great British Pub Awards (GBPAs). Seeing off hundreds of other entries, the pub’s family-centric vibe, catering to anyone who wants to escape the city centre for an afternoon, formed a large part of its success.

The Great British Pub Awards recognise, reward and celebrate the fantastic work pubs do for our country and their communities, the established industry awards is widely considered to be the Oscars of the...

Report highlights positive signs of recovery

A new report from Devon County Council has highlighted that while the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been more widespread across Devon than previous recessions, there are positive signs of recovery.

Devon’s economy shrunk by almost 10% last year - in line with the UK average, but future recovery is expected to be a “mixed picture” in the county.

The economic update has tracked the rapidly changing situation through the use of Government statistics, commissioned studies and forecasts, and information gathered directly from the business community....

Two new partners join Michelmores

Michelmores has announced the appointment of two more Partners to the firm, in a move that will boost the Restructuring & Insolvency Team, and the Transaction Real Estate Team.

New Partner Benn Richards is a solicitor-advocate (all higher courts, civil and criminal) in both England and Wales, and is admitted to practice in the Eastern Caribbean Circuit. He joins the growing Restructuring & Insolvency Team and will be specialising in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency.

Benn has specific expertise in Civil Fraud, Asset Recovery, Restructuring &...

Exeter City Women’s FC players open new Travis Perkins branch in Exeter

Exeter City Women’s FC and the Lord Mayor Cllr Trish Oliver, attended the opening of the new Travis Perkins branch in Exeter.

The branch has set up a new sponsorship deal with the club which includes a subscription to the software of the team’s new goal analysis camera and a tripod as well as programme sponsorship. The goal analysis camera means that the club can record and analyse their matches and training sessions and track the movement of their players and the ball.

Daniel Haggerty, branch manager at Travis Perkins says: "Exeter City Women’s FC sits at the heart of...

The CitNOW Group launches its first Graduate Programme

The CitNOW Group has launched its first ever Graduate Programme to recruit new talent interested in a career in the digital software space. The Group is currently looking for six graduates to join its new programme, which is due to start in September 2021, with positions available at CitNOW and Dealerweb.

CitNOW, the leading digital communications specialist, is recruiting for one Junior Designer to join its marketing operation, and three Client Services Executives. There are also two opportunities within Dealerweb, the leading provider of showroom management systems. Based in...

The smart home and the need for better broadband

Steve Garrood, Chief Commercial Officer at Jurassic Fibre, shares his thoughts on how ultrafast connectivity is supporting digital lifestyles in the South West...

Our reliance on high-speed broadband connectivity is showing no sign of letting up as digital lifestyles increasingly become the norm.

And even though lockdown restrictions have eased, our consumption of data continues to speed up, not slow down.

The smart home revolution and shifting lifestyle habits are driving the need for ultrafast fibre broadband to the home and work premises to meet the demand of...

Vistry Partnerships appoints new SW sales director

eading regeneration business Vistry Partnerships has appointed Jenna Waters as Sales Director for the South West.

An influential figure on new developments in the region, Jenna has worked in the industry for more than 7 years’, bringing a wealth of experience into her new role.

Having started her career as a Sales Executive for Linden Homes in 2014, she has worked her way up through the ranks. She has been instrumental in helping Vistry Partnerships South West achieve a very successful half year of trading including exceeding sales targets and successfully opening 6 new...

Business Daily

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

STR Logistics: New look and office inauguration

Southwest tech set for hiring surge

Waste not, want not

Twisted Oak in Exeter is Family-Friendly Finalist at this year’s Great British Pub Awards

Report highlights positive signs of recovery

Two new partners join Michelmores

Exeter City Women’s FC players open new Travis Perkins branch in Exeter

The CitNOW Group launches its first Graduate Programme

The smart home and the need for better broadband

Vistry Partnerships appoints new SW sales director

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