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Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

Trowers & Hamlins has expanded its Exeter team with the rehiring of Brian Hitchcock as Partner in the Projects and Construction team.

Brian brings 18 years of experience as a transactional infrastructure and project delivery lawyer, advising across a full spectrum of infrastructure, energy and real estate development projects in the UK. Brian has particular expertise in advising on contracting strategy and dispute avoidance.

He is ranked and recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK legal guide as "a go-to practitioner for large-scale construction project advice...

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Exeter Phoenix chosen as Community Fund finalist

RGB Building Supplies has selected Exeter Phoenix as a finalist in its Well Built Community Fund and it’s now down to a public vote to see if it’s chosen to receive £1,000 worth of building materials.

The arts centre is a multi-art form venue providing the community with access to contemporary visual arts, digital, film music and theatre. As well as housing a number of creative organisations, the centre provides a space for local people to hold classes, and offers advice, support and guidance to artists, and those who aim to be professional artists.

If Exeter Phoenix is...

Jewellery shimmers in the Pamela Schneider Collection

With vintage jewellery enjoying a renaissance, aficionados will appreciate the chance to bid on a selection of exquisite pieces that are being auctioned at Chilcotts’ June sale.

The collection was assembled over several decades by Pamela Schneider who lived in North Devon. The relationship between Pamela and the auction house dates back to 2004, when she was one of Chilcotts’ first vendors.

An inspirational woman, Pamela worked against the odds to become a businesswoman and later a very successful self-taught antiques dealer. She grew up during WW2 and, like many,...

PSP firms shortlisted for prestigious business awards

Top business accolades potentially await four prestigious Plymouth Science Park based companies which have been shortlisted for the annual Plymouth Business Awards, being held at the Plymouth Pavilions on Friday, 17 May.

Scores of companies were nominated for the accolades which are eagerly awaited by the corporate world as they cover more than 15 categories.

Moortec and Sponge are two of the PSP businesses which have been shortlisted for the Best Tech Business category. Moortec provides cutting edge technology by producing miniscule monitoring systems which fit within tiny...

South West law firm supports suicide prevention CIC with pro-bono work

A South West law firm has recently provided pro-bono legal advice to a Devon-based suicide prevention CIC, to help tackle the crisis across Devon, the South West and further afield.

Stephens Scown LLP was approached by Chukumeka Maxwell, CEO of Action To Prevent Suicide CIC, who informed Partner Laurie Trounce and Solicitor Olivia Miller about the scale of the problem across the South West.

Suicide remains the biggest killer of young people and particularly men under the age of fifty, but alarmingly two-thirds of victims do not seek support from their GP or health...

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Businesses in Devon have the opportunity to apply for Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant this month.

Grants of up to £1,500 are available through the scheme which aims to help companies who are looking to promote their products and services to wider audiences.

The funding, which is offered through a competitive bidding process, is to help local firms cover their exhibiting costs at high profile UK trade shows and events. Applications need to be submitted by noon on Monday 20 May 2019.

More than 40 companies have so far benefited from the funding scheme...

Merchant services providers

The term ‘merchant service’ is simply a platform that helps business owners to operate and grow their businesses effectively. Merchant Service Providers facilitate credit or debit card payments for goods and services. These transactions can be facilitated on the phone, face-to-face, or even virtually over the Internet.

Having a merchant service provider for your business is quite relevant because as a merchant, you get to:

Accept payments from your customers through credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments.
Securely manage PCI compliance when

McClure Solicitors in The Parliamentary Review

By placing policy discussion into the hands of large and small organisations across the country, The Parliamentary Review moves away from the "Westminster bubble" to get to the heart of the issues that matter most to businesses. Jointly chaired by Lord Pickles and Lord Blunkett, the Review's non-partisan approach facilitates policy development driven by those who are most affected by it.

McClure Solicitors are a private-client legal firm based in Glasgow, Scotland. Managing Director Andrew Robertson explains in The Review that their unique model has worked well for them for a...

Heather Upchurch, Dealerweb Chief Technology Officer, and Lee Coomber, Dealerweb Business Development Director

DK Global Partner Programme Roadshow reaches Dealerweb in Exeter

CDK Global, Inc (Nasdaq, CDK), a provider in automotive dealership software used by 28,000 automotive retailers in over 100 countries, yesterday visited Dealerweb in Exeter as part of its Partner Programme nationwide Roadshow.

The CDK Global Partner Programme team is visiting eight new partners, alongside Dealerweb, with an entourage of hospitality and refreshment vans serving muffins and coffee, between 29th April and 10th May.

Dealerweb Chief Technology Officer Heather Upchurch commented, “The integration of Dealerweb and CDK marks the coming together of two industry...

Five Exeter building projects shortlisted in 2019 Michelmores Property Awards

Five of Exeter's recent property projects have been shortlisted in the 2019 Michelmores Property Awards. The annual awards celebrate exceptional property and construction projects located in Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol and Cornwall, across ten categories.

The Lodge House, Kennford Court, in Kennford, has been shortlisted for Project of the Year (under £5m) and for Building of the Year. Formerly a redundant water storage tank, the site has now been converted into a contemporary residence with far reaching views of Haldon Forest and the River Exe.

Under the Heritage...

How to find the right location for your business

When starting up a business, the first thing that you should think about is the location in which you would like to base it and where your offices are going to be, if you are having any. If you are thinking of moving away from Exeter to start your business, or simply want to find the right location within Exeter itself, there are many options you should consider. To find the right location for your business, you should consider factors such as your target audience, location costs and the ease of access for both yourself and your employee.

Your Target Audience

When...

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Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

Exeter Phoenix chosen as Community Fund finalist

Jewellery shimmers in the Pamela Schneider Collection

PSP firms shortlisted for prestigious business awards

South West law firm supports suicide prevention CIC with pro-bono work

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Merchant services providers

McClure Solicitors in The Parliamentary Review

DK Global Partner Programme Roadshow reaches Dealerweb in Exeter

Five Exeter building projects shortlisted in 2019 Michelmores Property Awards

How to find the right location for your business

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