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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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Unit 1 Exeter gives back to music makers

Local club Unit 1 Exeter is taking part in a pilot project that will help make sure artists are getting their fair share of royalties for the music they create. The club on Summerland Street is taking part in the pilot being led by music industry licensing bodies PRS for Music and PPL. By using the very latest Music Recognition Technology (MRT), it is hoped that the data collated from the tracks played by the club’s DJs could improve the way in which royalties are paid to the right performers, songwriters, producers, record labels and music publishers. Having initially launched in London...

Emergency services launch lifesaving campaign

With tens of thousands of holidaymakers due to descend on us over the next few weeks, the emergency services have united in a campaign aimed at keeping everyone safe on the coast.

#Coastsafe brings together safety messages issued by organisations including Devon and Cornwall Police, the RNLI, HM Coastguard, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and Cornwall Air Ambulance. It builds on work done in previous years when a training pack was produced for schools by Newquay Cllr Geoff Brown and his wife Chris, under the name CoastSafe, to raise awareness about sea safety around the coast. Go...

Investigative works underway at former St Margaret’s School to preserve Grade II listed buildings

Sustainable property developer, Grenadier Estates, is set to commence investigative works at St Margaret’s, a former listed school in Exeter, which will create more than 40 luxury homes in the heart of the St Leonards’ Community.

The essential works will be the first stage in the development of the site on Magdalen Road, and Grenadier Estates will be erecting scaffolding to the exterior of all existing buildings to allow for the safe removal of damaged roof tiles, as well as concrete render, which can significantly damage the exterior walls.

“The investigative work will...

New art residencies will help people discover riverside parks

Two artists are creating opportunities for people to explore, reflect on and shape the future of Exeter’s green spaces.

The artwork is part of an overall plan to improve the Riverside Valley Park, which is loved by visitors and residents of Exeter alike.

Exeter City Council, which owns the land, has identified ways to improve the Park, set out in the Riverside and Ludwell Valley Park Masterplan. Suggestions include more opportunities for adventurous play, new orchards and flower-rich meadows.

Environmental artist, Anne-Marie Culhane’s project ‘FLOW’ will work with...

Over 300 guests attend Exeter Chiefs' Fixtures Brunch

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter says he and his team are relishing the prospect of defending their Aviva Premiership title this season. Baxter outlined his side's vision for the new 2017/18 campaign at the first-ever Fixtures Brunch held at the club's Sandy Park home. In welcoming over 300 guests to Exeter's Premier Conferencing & Banqueting Centre, Baxter - together with first-team stars Mitch Lees, Alec Hepburn, Phil Dollman and Dave Ewers - reflected not only on the triumph of last season, but also spelt out the club's desire to push on even further this term. The brunch...

Expanding digital marketing agency invests in new talent

A local digital marketing agency has added two new members to its team as the business continues to grow.

In order to support its ever-growing client base MiHi Digital, which helps businesses across Devon and Cornwall improve their online presence by providing services in web design, social media, search engine optimisation and digital strategy, has welcomed two new members of staff.

University of Chester graduate, Joe Brearley has recently joined the company as a full-time Digital Marketing Executive. Originally from South Wales, Joe graduated with a degree in Sport and...

LEGO goes live at Exeter business breakfast

A LEGO executive will be talking to business leaders in Exeter next week.

The company’s global social media guru James Poulter will be using his experiences with the international toy brand, and his work on the online LEGO Life phenomenon, as he discusses how companies can make use of automation and artificial intelligence at the latest Like Minds Business Breakfast in the city on Friday July 28.

As well as running the online sensation LEGO Life, James Poulter is a senior manager of the Global Social Media Team at LEGO Group. Founded in Denmark in 1932, the brand has grown...

Wollen Michelmore solicitors promoted to associates

Wollen Michelmore Solicitors have recently promoted eight staff members to Associate status within the firm.

The solicitors from across the firm’s five Devon offices have made a significant contribution towards managing client cases and developing new areas of work across the region and this promotion is in recognition of their successes to date.

Located at the Newton Abbot office, four promoted solicitors have been named as David Morgan-Wynne – who is a commercial property specialist, Natalie Pouya – a solicitor specialising in child care, Carol Wycliffe-Jones – who deals...

Exeter Chamber hosts MP, Ben Bradshaw

Over 80 business leaders from across the city attended Exeter Chamber of Commerce’s recent monthly networking lunch with guest speaker, Exeter MP, Ben Bradshaw.

Ben was voted back in again in on 8th June for the 6th consecutive time with an increased majority vote and the lunch gave members the opportunity to raise issues and ask questions about what is affecting their businesses. Ben answered questions from members on topics including business rates, disability work initiatives in Exeter and education budget cuts.

The next Chamber lunch will take place at Reed Hall, Exeter...

Attempted murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Tiverton

At around 11pm on Monday evening (17 July), police were informed by the ambulance service that a man in his thirties had received a stab wound to his side.

This was understood to have taken place sometime between 10.30pm and just before 11pm, probably close to the White Ball pub on Bridge Street.

The victim entered the pub from the Westexe direction requesting medical help. It was at this point staff called 999.

Due to the seriousness of the injuries the casualty was airlifted by the air ambulance to Derriford hospital in Plymouth.

The injuries were...

Business Daily

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

Unit 1 Exeter gives back to music makers

Emergency services launch lifesaving campaign

Investigative works underway at former St Margaret’s School to preserve Grade II listed buildings

New art residencies will help people discover riverside parks

Over 300 guests attend Exeter Chiefs' Fixtures Brunch

Expanding digital marketing agency invests in new talent

LEGO goes live at Exeter business breakfast

Wollen Michelmore solicitors promoted to associates

Exeter Chamber hosts MP, Ben Bradshaw

Attempted murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Tiverton

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