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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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New South West business venture launched to harness community spirit and help companies collaborate

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 09/24/2020 - 5:15pm

A new company has launched that will allow businesses across the South West to team up and secure new regional, national and global projects.

Collaborate South West​ is for business owners and leaders who want to grow their company by teaming up with others to deliver bigger projects.

Founded by Annabel McCabe and Mandy Swift, the company has already secured its first 20 company members in a range of key sectors and is now launching across the region.

Co-founder Mandy Swift said: “By teaming up like-minded business leaders, Collaborate SW will lead to new...

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Exeter College’s Construction Centre extension welcomes new T Level students

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:40pm

Exeter College’s new Construction Centre extension has welcomed its first cohort of Construction T Level students following a £1million transformation creating a bespoke learning area for the new qualification.

Exeter College is one of the first providers in the country – and the only one in Devon – to offer T Levels for the 2020 academic year, with two year, full time courses now running in Construction, Digital and Education and Childcare.

T Levels follow on from GCSEs and are set to revolutionise the technical education landscape, providing learners with a qualification...

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John Carey, former BP and ADNOC senior executive, appointed as GripHero Chairman

Devon's GripHero appoints former BP and ADNOC senior executive, John Carey, as Chairman

GripHero, the company behind the award-winning hand-protection for fuel retailers, has appointed former BP and ADNOC senior executive John Carey as Chairman. The move comes as GripHero looks to meet increased demand for safe, convenient and environmentally friendly hand-protection at forecourts and fuel stations globally.

GripHero’s internationally patented hand-protection system is ATEX-certified and anti-static, allowing it to be fitted on fuel pump handles, which improves convenience and – combined with its single item release system – removes waste. With a plastic and...

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Fundraising - The Good, The Band and The Ugly

Stellar list of global FinTech leaders and investors to guide South West’s tech stars of tomorrow

Bristol-based tech-focussed investment bank ICON Corporate Finance has brought together some of the world’s brightest minds in FinTech and investment to provide a masterclass on how to successfully raise investment globally, this coming Wednesday.

Aimed at the South West’s investment hungry tech businesses, the free webinar brings together an expert panel of global giants who will provide the inside track on how to pitch for investment - through a bank, Venture Capital group, or Corporate Venture Capital (CVC).

Covering Series A and Series B rounds, the free webinar will...

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Axminster-based Air Control Industries, ACI®, achieves internationally recognised Made in Britain ac

Devon’s Air Control Industries flies the flag for Britain

Axminster-based Air Control Industries, ACI®, a world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial air movement products, has announced that it has achieved the internationally recognised Made in Britain accreditation for its range of products developed, designed and manufactured at its UK headquarters in Devon.

A major force in the field of industrial fans used in everything from grain ventilation and pharmaceutical manufacturing through to drying solutions for the cable, wire and extrusion industries, ACI supplies cutting edge solutions supporting a global audience of...

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Kickstart Grant Scheme reopening for tourism sector applications

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/17/2020 - 9:07pm

The Growth Support Kickstart Team is delighted to announce that businesses operating in the tourism sector are invited to apply for the second round of the Kickstart Grant Scheme when the application window re-opens at midday on Monday (21 September).

After the initial allocation of funding, the Kickstart Team has £197,000 remaining for eligible tourism sector businesses located within the Heart of the South West LEP area which includes Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.

The application window opens on Monday (21 September) at 12pm midday. It will close on Tuesday 22...

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Exeter Airport, Logan Air

Take off for all important Exeter-Newcastle route as Loganair restores lost Flybe service

The first service between Exeter and Newcastle took off for the first time today, as Loganair brings back connectivity between the two cities for business and leisure.

Operated using a 49-seat Embraer 145 regional jet, the service will see twice-weekly flights on Monday and Friday throughout winter with lead in fares of £54.99 each way.

The winter timetable has departures from Exeter at 11.50 on Mondays and 12.50 on Fridays, and from Newcastle at 09.50 on Mondays and 10.50 on Fridays.

Within the airline’s recently launched summer 2021 schedule, the route will...

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Devon businesses selected to be spotlighted as part of small business Saturday UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 09/12/2020 - 11:05am

Life Skills with Mrs T based in Sampford Peverell, Mid Devon will be given a spell in the limelight as part of this year’s Small Biz 100 , a national campaign highlighting some of the UK’s most inspiring small businesses.

Marking 100 days building up to Small Business Saturday on 5 December 2020, the Small Biz 100 provides a major profile boost to small businesses across the UK, particularly at this challenging time.

Showcasing a daily celebration of the Small Biz 100 through social media, the campaign aims to support and celebrate a vibrant range of small, community...

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British Safety Council certifies Barratt Developments' COVID-19 safety measures

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:42pm

Barratt Developments plc has become the first major housebuilder in the country to be certified by the British Safety Council for the quality of its COVID-19 policies and procedures.

The company, which owns Barratt and David Wilson Homes, is currently building more than 8,000 much-needed new homes across the South West. The five-star housebuilder has developed a detailed set of working practices and protocols to enable both its construction sites and customer facing sales offices and show homes to operate safely. It is these working practices that the British Safety Council has...

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Old Mill welcomes 17 new starters as business continues to grow

Authored by PR Prose
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2020 - 3:50pm

Exeter financial experts Old Mill have welcomed 17 new starters this week as the business continues to expand, despite the impact of COVID-19.

Old Mill, which offers business, tax and wealth management advice to businesses and individuals, has worked hard during lockdown to ensure staff felt secure and happy in their roles and clients received the top quality service they are used to.

This has meant that the business has continued to thrive and recruit into all levels of the business, including school leavers, graduates, and more experienced positions.

The new...

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