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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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Net Zero Heroes

Celebrating Exeter’s Net Zero Heroes

Exeter City Futures has launched a brand new initiative, called Net Zero Heroes which aims to celebrate local individuals, families and groups of people who are taking action on the climate and helping to deliver the city’s Net Zero Exeter 2030 Plan. Net Zero Heroes has been launched for #EarthDay – a global awareness campaign to drive positive action for the planet.

Throughout the pandemic, residents, families and workers have come together as a community, changing their habits, buying local, pooling resources and supporting the more vulnerable members of the community....

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Valeport achieves Made In Britain status

Marine tech firm achieves Made In Britain status

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/22/2021 - 11:44am

Valeport, a global leader in underwater measuring equipment, has achieved the internationally recognised Made In Britain accreditation for its range of innovative marine solutions that are developed, designed and manufactured at its UK headquarters in Totnes, Devon.

The independent, family-owned business, which employees more than 90 people from state-of-the art facilities on the River Dart, designs and supplies precision sensors and probes to a worldwide customer base that includes: environmental, energy, construction, dredging, engineering, scientific research and military...

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Exeter ranked 63rd in the world in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/21/2021 - 10:48pm

The University of Exeter’s commitment to sustainability and tackling inequality on the global stage has been recognised in the latest influential rankings.

The University has been ranked 63rd in the world in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings , released today (April 21st 2021).

The rankings, established in 2019, measure universities’ overall impact through their work in meeting the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.

The overall ranking is produced based on institutions’ data for SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals, plus their...

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Devon manufacturers wanted

Devon manufacturers wanted as Barometer aims to uncover if COVID-19 has changed industry working practices forever

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/21/2021 - 10:12pm
SME manufacturers in Devon urged to take part in survey

The largest survey of small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturing companies in Devon has been launched today to record trends in performance and confidence levels across the sector, whilst also exploring how firms are supporting their staff as a result of COVID-19.

The Manufacturing Barometer, which is organised by SWMAS (the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), is looking to understand how the pandemic has accelerated new working practices that may have unearthed potential...

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Shazam co-founder to deliver keynote at flagship South West tech conference

Organisers of SW Innovation Expo have announced Dhiraj Mukherjee, Co-Founder of Shazam and experienced investor in tech start-ups, as the keynote speaker of the region’s flagship technology and business event. SW Innovation Expo will be held at Sandy Park, Exeter on 14th October 2021 bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs and investors for panel discussions, an interactive technology expo, Pitchfest competition and networking opportunities.

Dhiraj Mukherjee is the Co-founder of Shazam Entertainment, the world’s first mobile phone-based music recognition service and is...

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Nexus gains top tech accreditation

Exeter-based IT specialists Nexus Open Systems have gained a prestigious business accreditation – and one of their team has been named a ‘legend’ for his technical expertise.

The accolade has come from Veeam, the industry leader in data protection, who provide global back-up and recovery software.

Nexus is one of only four companies in the UK to be certified by Veeam as an Accredited Service Partner (VASP). Having been assessed by Veeam, Nexus have been recognised as having duly experienced and trained Veeam engineers along with the business capability to deliver Veeam...

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Gallagher announces senior leadership appointments in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/16/2021 - 9:24pm

Gallagher today announces the appointment of two new managing directors in the insurance broker’s Exeter and Torquay offices.

Cheryl Phillips has been appointed Managing Director for Gallagher’s Exeter office. In her new role, Cheryl will be responsible for heading up Gallagher’s 50-strong team, which looks after insurance and risk management for businesses of all sizes across the region, from SMEs through to large corporate organisations, as well as operating a dedicated regional claims hub. Gallagher’s Exeter office has been based at Milford House on Pynes Hill since 2020, when...

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Extending Coronavirus support – How to avoid the pitfalls

Throughout the pandemic, many businesses have made good use of the HMRC-administered coronavirus relief schemes. Such support has helped them survive the difficult economic conditions and manage staffing and revenue issues as a result of the strict lockdown rules.

As society reopens, now is the time to re-evaluate finances and look towards a stable and ultimately profitable bounce-back.

Schemes set up to support businesses (extended to 30 September in the March 2021 Budget) include:

  • Job Retention Scheme (‘CJRS’ or furlough scheme)
  • Self-Employment
    • ...
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South West planning excellence recognised at RTPI Awards 2021

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/15/2021 - 4:10pm

Projects, teams and individuals from across the South West are in the running to win at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2021 , it has been announced.

Finalists from the South West at this year’s RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence are

Interactive Plymouth Plan, submitted by Plymouth City Council (Excellence in Tech within Planning Practice)

Transformation of groundbreaking plan into fully interactive website; a portal to the plan’s strategic vision and policies as well as its delivery and monitoring

The Planning...

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Exeter builders merchant extends opening hours

The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies has extended its weekday operating hours and will now open at 7am on Monday to Friday throughout the summer.

The extended hours give customers, particularly those who work in the trades, more flexibility in when they collect supplies and arrive at their jobs. Lengthening the opening times of the branch also helps maintain and improve social distancing.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented: “We are always looking at ways we can evolve to support the requirements of our customers, and by extending our weekday summer...

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