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Zeal appoints sustainable development lead to drive growth

Zeal Hotels has appointed James Ferdinando as sustainable development lead, as the group expands around the UK.

The newly-created role follows the successful opening of the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park , IHG’s first branded net zero carbon hotel.

The hotel has the target of being the first in Western Europe to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating in recognition of its sustainable approach to design, construction and overall fit out . It has been designed to operate with industry-leading benchmark-setting Energy Use Intensity levels, a critical measure that ensures the...

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Foot Anstey Legal Director appointed as Chair at STEP

Emma Facey, Legal Director at national law firm Foot Anstey LLP, has been appointed as Chair of England & Wales Regional Committee at STEP, the global professional body comprising of lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for the future.

STEP's mission is to inspire confidence in families planning their assets across generations by setting and upholding high professional standards, informing public policy, promoting education and connecting practitioners globally to share knowledge and best practice in the sector.

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Apprenticeship Day highlights training success at Hendy Group

As Apprenticeship Week gets underway in the UK, (Feb 6th to 12th) one south coast motoring group has held a dedicated event to mark their achievements.

Hendy Group currently has 63 apprentices working in the business and has plans to recruit more this year.

An action-packed day at motor racing circuit Thruxton gave new apprentices an insight into the Hendy business and certificates were awarded to those who have recently completed their apprenticeships.

The theme of the day was opportunity and Hendy Group chief executive Paul Hendy said apprentices are a crucial...

Vehicle leasing company opens South West business hub

VEHICLE leasing experts Carparison have opened a ‘one stop shop’ to help South West businesses with their fleet needs.

The award-winning, Exeter based company has opened a business centre at their headquarters in Marsh Barton – the biggest automotive base in Europe – to offer customers expert, face to face advice on vehicle leasing, fleet management and sustainability needs.

Business Centre Manager, Steve Hill said: “We are a one-stop shop for every make and model – car or van. Our new business hub means that in addition to our online business, we now offer face to face...

Brand new Farming and Machinery Show comes to Exeter

It’s rare to get something for nothing, but that’s exactly what’s on offer at the South West’s brand new agricultural machinery and methods show; great news in belt-tightening times for anyone in the region connected with farming, agricultural transport and contracting.

Taking place on Wednesday 22 February at Exeter’s prestigious Westpoint Arena, the West Country Farming & Machinery Showwill bring together the latest livestock and arable machinery from the biggest manufacturers, plus demonstrations, advice and seminars, all completely free!

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Renewed optimism for South West tourism and leisure industry

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins partnered with Bishop Fleming accountants and Savills to launch the inaugural South West Tourism and Leisure Forum featuring industry experts from across the sector.

Despite well-publicised economic challenges in the past two years, the audience live poll hosted at the event highlighted an optimistic outlook for the year ahead.

Key findings from the event:

87% of guests felt that investment in sustainability initiatives is a desirable or even crucial priority for their business.
46% are feeling

Brexit third anniversary leaves Plymouth's top Champagne retailer feeling flat

On the third anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union, Plymouth's 'Champagne Retailer of the Year' reveals how the impact and commercial challenges are leaving the company feeling flat.

Daniel Blatchford attended Hele's School in Plympton and launched specialist online retailer, Sip Champagnes, with his business partner Peter Crawford in 2020.

The company sources and supplies only the best small-batch, handcrafted champagne straight to consumers and the hospitality trade from France’s iconic wine region. With the UK’s largest collection of 60 Champagne producers...

Expanding Exeter lawyers Bertram Fairbanks appoints new property partner

Bertram Fairbanks, formerly known as Bertram Law, continues to raise the bar, with the appointment of Julia Knight as a new Partner and Head of Commercial Property at its head office at Belvedere House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, in line with its ongoing ambitious expansion plans.

Qualifying in the South East in 2005, Julia trained and worked at specialist commercial firms, before relocating to Devon in 2009. With nearly twenty years’ experience, she advises clients on all aspects of commercial property work ranging from sole traders to large corporate entities. Julia deals with sales...

Newton Print joins forces with sustainable food packaging expert to host free webinar

BUSINESSES looking for new packaging suppliers can learn more from a Devon-based carbon-balanced producer of printed carton-board packaging and sustainable food packaging expert during a free webinar this March (2023).

The webinar, hosted by Simon Besley from Newton Print and Katie Roselaar from Innovate to Zero, will take place on Friday, March 3 from 12noon and registration is open now at https://bit.ly/3H1fwav .

Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print, which specialises in assisting companies with bringing their products to market on time and is...

Devon firms dominate regional business awards nominations

Nearly 20 businesses and individuals from Devon have helped the county lead the way in the shortlist for the biggest awards contest for small businesses in the South West.

The regional FSB ‘Celebrating West Small Business Awards’, which will culminate at a final in Weston-Super-Mare early in March, has seen a near record-breaking amount of entries across 12 categories for both individual business owners and SMEs and Devon has secured the highest amount of nominations in the region.

The businesses shortlisted from Devon were the Devon Seaweed Company of Newton Abbot (...

New Tourism Network will help East Devon businesses flourish

A new free-to join tourism network has launched to help businesses share expertise, fight climate change and offer the best product or service to customers.

East Devon District Council awarded the contract for the new East Devon Tourism Network (EDTN) to East Devon Excellence, following a competitive tendering process.

The new network is a key part of the East Devon Tourism Strategy, with aspirations for East Devon to become the leading, year-round tourism destination in Devon.

Cllr Nick Hookway, East Devon District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Tourism,...

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Zeal appoints sustainable development lead to drive growth

Foot Anstey Legal Director appointed as Chair at STEP

Apprenticeship Day highlights training success at Hendy Group

Vehicle leasing company opens South West business hub

Brand new Farming and Machinery Show comes to Exeter

Renewed optimism for South West tourism and leisure industry

Brexit third anniversary leaves Plymouth's top Champagne retailer feeling flat

Expanding Exeter lawyers Bertram Fairbanks appoints new property partner

Newton Print joins forces with sustainable food packaging expert to host free webinar

Devon firms dominate regional business awards nominations

New Tourism Network will help East Devon businesses flourish

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