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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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Exeter City Futures launches Tranquil City project

As part of its goal to increase the well-being of Exeter’s citizens through energy independence and zero congestion, Exeter City Futures is launching a summer Tranquil City campaign in Exeter.

Citizens who live in or know the area, are encouraged to come and be part of the movement to celebrate urban calm by posting a photo or short video to Instagram and tag with #TranquilCityExeter.

With these tagged pictures, Exeter City Futures will create a ‘Tranquil Pavement’: a map of urban tranquility in and around Exeter, encouraging journeys via sustainable and active...

Teignbridge scoops top housing award

Teignbridge District Council has scooped a top regional award, winning Regional Council / Local Authority of the Year at the South West Regional Energy Efficiency & Healthy Homes Awards 2017.

Taking the top prize for its leading work in energy efficient projects for the local community and priority in tackling fuel poverty, Teignbridge was up against councils from Bristol, Exeter and South Somerset.

Judges at the awards took into consideration Teignbridge’s role in:

• the impact their work has had within the local community

• what their customers and...

BRG announce financial figures

Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) has announced an increased turnover of £62m for 2016 – a figure that has more than doubled in the last five years. The national recruiter showed a gross profit of nearly £13m with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of £1.9m. The net cash flow generated from operations was in excess of £2.3m in the year. BRG, with 34 branches across England and Wales, has also started 2017 well with the accounts to May showing turnover this year on course to reach close to £70m. Early in 2017, BRG launched a new brand ‘Wild Berry Associates’,...

Enter Devon’s greenest awards in their 25th year

The annual Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) Awards are now open for entries.

This year’s event is particularly significant as it is 25 years since the charity was founded to support organisations pursuing environmentally sound policies.

DEBI Chair, John Smith, said: “The DEBI awards celebrate Devon organisations that are going the extra mile for green issues.

“Now is a key time for the environment and it is important that those making a difference are recognised and rewarded.”

Entries are invited from businesses, community initiatives,...

Armed Forces Day in Exeter

Exeter celebrates Armed Forces Day on Saturday (17 June) with a parade through the city centre and a military village on the Cathedral Green.

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community; from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.

Saturday’s military parade sets off from Sidwell Street at 11am, with serving military personnel, veterans and cadets marching down the High Street.

The parade will be lead by The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines. When the parade reaches the...

Solid growth in new business for SW firms

South West firms enjoyed another solid month of growth supported by a boost in new orders in May, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Regional PMI survey.

The South West PMI fell to 53.8 in May, showing that business activity expanded at a solid pace, albeit more slowly than in April, when the PMI was at 56.7. A reading greater than 50.0 signifies growth in business activity.

Employment also rose during May as jobs were created at the quickest pace this year so far. Businesses linked job creation to an increase in demand and new orders.

Costs – including raw...

European Cup draw excites Baxter

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes his side have been handed a “fantastic” draw in this season’s European Champions Cup.

As one of the five top seeds for the 2017/18 competition, the newly-crowned Premiership champions have been pitted in Pool Three against rivals Montpellier, Glasgow Warriors and three-time winners Leinster.

All three opponents are familiar foes for the Chiefs, who will be looking to recreate their title-winning form onto the European stage when the competition gets underway in October.

“Every year you wait for the draw with both...

National outdoor Tug of War Championships

The Tug of War Association National Outdoor Tug of War Championships are just days away now, with the event taking place on Saturday 17th June at Offwell Recreation Ground, Offwell near Honiton, Devon

Tug of war teams from all over England will be taking part in the event, which will see teams competing for the gold, silver and bronze medals in mens weight categories and ladies weight categories, and junior. There will also be a mixed gender weight class up for grabs, with teams consisting of 4 men and 4 ladies each.

The event is being organised by the English Tug of War...

Record weekend for Exeter Airport’s XLR executive jet centre

Exeter Airport’s XLR executive jet centre has reported one of its busiest ever weekends after the airport hosted a clutch of executive jets for the UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff and fleets of aircraft for the Torbay Air Show.

XLR usually handles three or four corporate aircraft a day on average, but over the weekend had 25. This included eight corporate jets used to ferry VIP guests to the UEFA Champions League final after all available spaces at Cardiff and Bristol Airports were taken. The aircraft came from Russia, Spain, Belgium and Italy.

XLR also catered for...

Exeter scientist awarded prestigious prize

Dr Jemma Wood from Exeter has been awarded a prize by the IBMS. The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) awarded its Company Members prize in Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) to Jemma at their AGM. In the UK alone, pathologists are involved in over 70% of diagnoses in the NHS. Biomedical scientists like Jemma diagnose disease and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments through the analysis of fluids and tissue samples, handling over 150 million samples every year. When individuals like Jemma achieve excellence in the field, they are formally recognised by the Institute. Held in Aberdeen...

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

Exeter City Futures launches Tranquil City project

Teignbridge scoops top housing award

BRG announce financial figures

Enter Devon’s greenest awards in their 25th year

Armed Forces Day in Exeter

Solid growth in new business for SW firms

European Cup draw excites Baxter

National outdoor Tug of War Championships

Record weekend for Exeter Airport’s XLR executive jet centre

Exeter scientist awarded prestigious prize

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