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Apprenticeship campaign runs in North Devon
101 Days: Employer Event If you are a business owner unsure of how an apprentice could benefit your business, join North Devon + at the 101 DAYS: Employer Event on 10th February 2012 to learn more… Common misconceptions that will … Continue reading
Regeneration cash to help drive South West economy
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has confirmed the Devon and Somerset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is to get £14.5 million. Continue reading
New support available for high growth businesses
Growth South West offers free support to high growth businesses with a turnover of £1m plus. Continue reading
Ecotricity invests in Devon inventor's seawater generator
A Devon inventor’s electricity from seawater generator could be sited at 200 points around the UK coastline. Continue reading
Park extension eases lack of modern units
A shortage of modern industrial stock in Exeter is being eased by the immediate availability of new design and build trade, distribution and industrial buildings on an expanding business park. Freehold and leasehold premises are being offered at Hill Barton … Continue reading
Timber business invests to grow
AN East Devon timber merchant has increased productivity and begun to expand after investing over £200,000 in new machinery. PI & MD Salter, based on Church Hill in Honiton, works with organisations such as the Forestry Commission and Euroforest to … Continue reading
Plymouth becomes UK base for jet helicopter firm
The firm behind a “revolutionary” helicopter has established a base for its UK operation in Plymouth. Pegasus Helicopter Group PLC has chosen the Tamar Science Park as the home of its UK management headquarters, saying that it was the ideal … Continue reading
New national Manufacturing Advisory Service launched
The new Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS), previously operating on a regional basis across England, has become a national service focusing on helping the country’s small and medium-sized manufacturers to grow. Continue reading
Crab meat will be sold in 50 supermarkets
A Devon potted fish producer has landed a major deal with a national supermarket, writes Charles Martin. The Potted Fish Company, based in Bovey Tracey, has secured a rollout of its products in around 50 Sainsbury’s stores in the South … Continue reading
Innovative theatre company inspired by being in Devon
Forkbeard fantasy theatre company is based on the Devon / Somerset border near Tiverton and is currently running a well received exhibition – Theatre of Animation – at London’s South Bank Centre until January 8th 2012. The exhibition features a … Continue reading
