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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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Pour Moi launches the Uplifting Women Awards 2022 in celebration of International Women’s Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2022 - 7:36pm

Honouring International Women’s Day 2022, global retailer Pour Moi announces the launch of their new initiative, The Pour Moi Uplifting Women Awards. Launching on 8th March (IWD), Pour Moi believes that all women deserve to be celebrated, and The Pour Moi Uplifting Women awards will be an event that recognises the amazing achievements of women from across the UK.

Nominations will be open to the public from Tuesday the 8th of March 2022, with the award ceremony taking place on Thursday the 19th of May 2022 in central London. Pour Moi has hand selected a highly esteemed panel of...

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Exeter employers to receive free help to secure staff, thanks to Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon

Businesses in Exeter are to receive free help and support to recruit and retain staff, in a unique event provided by Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon.

The event forms part of National Careers Week, a series of activities primarily aimed at supporting jobseekers, and which runs from 7-12 March.

Ensuring that employers are also involved was seen as crucial in putting the programme of events together, according to Youth Hub coordinator, Rhian Hawthorne.

“Our job here is usually to provide jobseekers with help and support to guide them into their next role or training...

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Cornish firms shine in South West small business awards

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Posted: Mon, 03/07/2022 - 4:32pm

An innovative small business from Cornwall admitted they were ‘amazed’ to be recognised for the second time as being among the ‘best in the West’ at the FSB South West small business awards final this week.

Bodmin firm ARCO2 Architecture Ltd won the FSB South West Ethical-Green Business of the Year trophy in 2019 and this year they were crowned as champions once again in the same green category which now has the title of the Environmental/Sustainability award.

ARCO2 Architecture Ltd were among ten Cornish firms shortlisted for honours at the FSB ‘Celebrating Small...

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Tech boss runs 400 miles for suicide prevention charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/07/2022 - 3:39pm

Michael Saunders, the Co-founder and Managing director of award-winning software company, Re-flow, prepares to undertake an ambitious fundraising effort for the charity PAPYRUS Young Suicide Prevention.

He’s challenging himself to run 400 miles over 4 weeks, in an aim to raise money for the charity and raise awareness of the rising, disproportionate rates of suicide in the construction, highways and rail industries.

PAPYRUS statistics indicate suicide is the biggest killer of under 35s in the UK, an issue that’s particularly present in the industries Michael and the team...

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South West tech sector set to create 125,000 jobs and grow to nearly £20bn

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 03/06/2022 - 9:47pm

The South West of England’s tech sector is set to grow to almost £20bn gross value added (GVA) a year by 2026, creating over 125,000 new jobs, according to a new study from Whitecap Consulting.

The research, commissioned by Tech South West, reveals that the South West is rapidly becoming a global leader in environmental tech, with Devon an internationally recognised hub at the forefront of climate research. Devon's tech sector has 1,980 companies and a 598,400-strong workforce, generating £1,141m GVA in 2021.

The report showcases the world class tech firms, centres of...

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Aviva acquires Succession Wealth in £385m deal

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Posted: Sat, 03/05/2022 - 4:45pm

Michelmores has advised longstanding client Succession Wealth on its £385m sale to Aviva.

The sale to Aviva, which is subject to regulatory approval, will see Succession continue to be run by its existing management team, operating as a separately regulated firm with its existing brand. Succession has approximately 200 planners, advising on £9.5bn of assets of around 19,000 clients throughout the UK.

The Michelmores team was led by Corporate Partner Henry Taylor with support from Senior Associate Francesca Hubbard. Partner Simon Allum and Associate Anthony Reeves advised...

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Burrington Estates leads the way for women in construction

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Posted: Fri, 03/04/2022 - 6:06pm

Now in its 47th year, International Women’s Day 2022 is taking place on Tuesday 8th March, promoting a world of gender equality and less discrimination. One industry that is still perceived as largely male-dominated is the construction sector. Tackling this stigma, Exeter based developer Burrington Estates employs a number of women in dominant roles, encouraging women into the industry. Here, Katie Wells, Michelle Mitchell and Natalie Tucker explain more about their roles at Burrington Estates, and why more needs to be done to encourage women into this rewarding sector.

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£100k available for employment and training projects

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Fri, 03/04/2022 - 4:42pm

Leading housing association Sovereign is working with crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder to invest in employment and training projects.

Groups and charities that have a focus on these projects and are based within three miles of Sovereign homes in the South and South West of England can apply for a share of £100k to boost the fundraising they’ve already done.

Sovereign is particularly interested in projects that focus on supporting people to upskill, access training, find work or better work, or self-employment opportunities.

Jade Innes, Social Impact Officer and...

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Sovereign Housing Association invests £450k to give young people a housing voice

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Fri, 03/04/2022 - 4:32pm

Sovereign Housing Association will invest nearly half a million pounds over the next two years in giving young people a voice in their housing and community future.

The housing association, which has homes across the south of England, will receive £225,250 in funding from the #iwill Fund, a £54 million joint investment from The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) – and will invest the same itself – meaning that nearly half a million pounds will go towards encouraging youth participation.

It’s hoped that the...

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Exeter based coaching consultancy sets out growth plans with new senior partner and office move

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Posted: Fri, 03/04/2022 - 6:28am

Coaching Focus , a consultancy dedicated to enhancing the performance of people and their organisations by helping them foster a coaching mindset, is growing from strength to strength, with the news of a new senior executive hire and office move.

The Exeter-based business, founded by Trayton Vance, has recently announced the appointment of retired Senior British Army Officer, Ivan Jones, who will be joining as a Senior Partner. Jones, who spent over 33 years’ serving in the Armed Forces, brings with him a wealth of experience in delivering large organisational transformation,...

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