News - June, 2017

An online survey of what Brexit could mean for small businesses in the Heart of the South West is being carried out. The Heart of the South West Brexit Resilience & Opportunities Group (BROG) and Local Enterprise Partnership are keen to hear business views and learn more about the challenges and...

Exeter Chiefs’ main sponsor South West Communications Group have enjoyed an afternoon in the company of the Rugby Premiership winner’s cup. Staff and directors alike were given the opportunity to have their photographs taken with the cup at swcomms’ headquarters in Moor Lane, Exeter. The IT and communications experts have sponsored the...

Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th August 2017 River Cottage has announced dates for its annual Summer Festival, over the August Bank Holiday, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August. The Festival provides a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in all of the delights River Cottage has to offer and even...

Securious are holding a free Cyber Essentials workshop in Exeter Science Park Centre on the 30th June 9.00-12.00 to walk through the self-assessment questionnaire and explain the intent of the questions.  The purpose is to help people interested in Cyber Essentials to find out more about it and help them...

Public consultation on proposals for improvements to the North Devon Link Road between South Molton and Bideford begins today and will run until the 28th July 2017. You can view the proposals and respond to the consultation online here: https://new.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/   Public consultation exhibitions are being held at the following locations: Green Lanes, Barnstaple Friday 16th June 2017 -...

Click HERE to buy ticket to Exeter 7s Click HERE to enter a team into the SW Rugby 7s   With the Chiefs recent Aviva Premiership final win – the first time in their 146 year history - the atmosphere across the area is buzzing and is only set to increase in the...

A recent study of businesses across all sectors and regions by top 40 accountants Bishop Fleming reveals a record rise in confidence, despite continuing uncertainty over the UK's likely divorce deal with the EU, and the general election. The firm's latest Business Barometer shows that more than half of business owners...

  Date: Thursday 15th June Time: 18.30pm - 20.45pm Price: Free Delivered by: The British Library Venue: Exeter Library, EX4 3PQ   Join us for a live webcast showing of The British Library’s ‘Inspiring Entrepreneurs - Brilliant Brands with some amazing food and drink based businesses: Logan Plant, founder of Beavertown Brewery, Anjum Anand founder of The Spice- Tailor,...

Turquoise Thinking, a full service market research agency based in Barnstaple, have teamed up with business growth specialists, South West Growth Service, to offer a suite of products designed to help small businesses grow. Over the past 30 years, Turquoise Thinking have provided market research services to a extensive range...

The top 100 law firm Foot Anstey has announced four new appointments to the Partnership.  Emily Settle and Jessica Pitt have both been promoted through the annual promotions programme. Mark Pinder and Paul Cox have been recruited as lateral hires. The appointments reflect the firm's growth strategy, particularly in its...