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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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The Furniture Market's fleet of vehicles

Devon’s Lightfoot helps leading home furniture retailer cut van insurance claims by half

Chudleigh-based Lightfoot has helped The Furniture Market, one of the largest oak, French and modern furniture retailers in the UK, end instances of dangerous driving, cutting fleet insurance claims by half thanks to its trailblazing in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform.

Rolled out across its fleet of 16 Renault Master vans, Lightfoot’s dashboard-mounted device, combined with its rewards app, has curbed harsh acceleration, harsh breaking and harsh cornering, helping to lower the severity and frequency of accidents and resulting claims. In so doing, Lightfoot’s...

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Six awards for Chunk of Devon at The Taste of the West Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/15/2021 - 1:20am

Taste of the West, the South West’s prestigious food, drink and hospitality awards, has announced its first round of winners of 2021. Famed for their delicious, handmade savoury bakes, Chunk of Devon is thrilled to have scooped five Gold and one Silver award for their awesome rustic Devon pies and pasties. Already one of the country’s most awarded pie and pasty makers with over 180 accolades across their range, this year’s Gold Taste of the West awards have been awarded to their Steak Pasty, Lamb Maroc Pasty, Chicken and Mushroom Pie, Steak and Kidney Pie and Veggie Tagine Pie, with a...

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Devon firm raises $375,000 and develops AI solutions for the Dallas Cowboys’ fan base – revolutionising how live events are viewed

Devon innovator raises $375,000 and partners with iconic US sporting brands. The business is now valued at $7m.

A Devon-based fan engagement company, is delivering AI solutions for domestic and international sports brands including Hampshire Cricket, Harlequins RFC, The Dallas Cowboys, The San Francisco 49ers and The US Tennis Open. The company has also partnered with US sport agency, Wasserman.

Andy Doyle, Co-Founder of Filmily , describes a typical use case with the Dallas Cowboys: “We integrate with the club’s app which shows a spectacular touchdown and encourages fans to...

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Exeter shop takes to the road

Backworld, formerly an ergonomic office and home seating shop on the Topsham Road in Exeter, is now mobile.

Rethinking the business model following the succession of Covid-related non-essential retail closures, owner Paul Skinner made the bold move to shut up shop and take to the road. Backworld is now a fully mobile retail operation.

Customers no longer have to visit the shop to browse and make a purchase. The shop goes directly to them! Bringing a selection of suitable products, the customer can try each one in their usual home or work environment at a time to suit. With...

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Devon Delivers for business success and work/life balance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/11/2021 - 8:18pm

Devon is being showcased as a great place to do business as part of a campaign to attract companies to the county. Devon Delivers , which aims to encourage businesses to relocate to the county, has launched a new video and website to highlight the county’s unique selling points as Devon looks to make a strong economic recovery post-pandemic. For companies considering expanding or relocating, the new Devon Delivers website provides a gateway to all the relevant information, research, premises and support to help businesses discover what makes Devon such an attractive prospect. This...

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Tech Business Culture Survival Guide

Research to reveal key learnings and opportunities for South West’s tech sector

Workplace culture experts Interaction are partnering with the collaborative technology network Tech South West to create the region’s first culture guide for the sector

The Bath-based firm which works with tech brands across the South West will conduct a deep dive into the cultural challenges technology firms face as they scale and adapt to new working models, resulting in the production of The Tech Business Culture Survival Guide. The guide will be available free to all of Tech South West’s members...

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Nathan Besley, newly appointed Head of Sales and Customer Sales at Newton Print Ltd.

Nathan joins Newton Print as Head of Sales and Customer Service

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Wed, 06/09/2021 - 9:38am

NATHAN Besley has recently been appointed as Head of Sales and Customer Service at an award-winning, family-run, printed packaging company in Devon (June 2021).

Nathan’s role involves overseeing daily interactions with key accounts and new clients for Newton Print Ltd, which assists artisan, start-up and SME food/drink businesses perfect their on-pack identity and presence.

He said: “What I enjoy most about my new role is building valuable and long-lasting relationships with clients. A key motivator for me is the knowledge that clients can place their trust in us, to not...

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South West recycling firm launches UK-wide service as business continues to expand

DCW, the South West’s leading independent commercial waste management and recycling firm, has launched a national Zero to Landfill recycling service after a year of continued growth.

The family run business is offering its cost effective, environmentally sustainable waste management solutions to South West firms with a waste requirement outside the region. Suited to businesses with multiple sites, DCW can now offer its services anywhere in the UK via its trusted and reliable network of suppliers.

DCW’s UK-wide service offers South West organisations the opportunity to...

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South West innovators and tech start-ups invited to apply to Pitchfest at SW Innovation Expo

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/07/2021 - 10:23am

Early stage start-ups, innovators and tech entrepreneurs are invited to apply for Pitchfest, a pitching competition run as part of South West Innovation Expo on 14th October 2021 at Sandy Park, Exeter. Successful applicants will have the chance to present their start-up or innovation to an audience of investors, business leaders and other entrepreneurs.

Pitchfest offers start-up companies 5-minute slots to present their business as well as a free exhibition stand providing them with additional opportunities to meet and network with SW Innovation Expo delegates.

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Fix Auto Newton Abbot opens for business

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/03/2021 - 11:38pm

Three months after revealing plans to expand and develop a secondary site, Fix Auto Mid Devon owner Louise Woolacott and her daughters Erika and Alena opened the doors to Fix Auto Newton Abbot on 1st June.

The 6,000sq ft state-of-the-art repair centre has been designed and developed to complement their existing site and further cement the network’s position in the South West. When volumes allow, the new venue will have the capacity to repair more than 25 vehicles a week.

In order to maximise the workspace and ensure enough area for 18 work bays, they have installed two...

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