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Exeter-based energy technology specialist AnTech celebrates employee long-service awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:40pm

Exeter-based energy technology specialist AnTech celebrates its employee long-service awards. AnTech’s impressive staff retention reflects the company’s employee-centric culture and dedication of its staff.

AnTech is always striving to understand and develop its team by finding new ways to help them grow and thrive. This is demonstrated in the years of service from the team. The sector as a whole is experiencing dramatic change so ensuring your team is stable and knowledgeable means that as a business AnTech can better prepare and help customers in their journey toward a net-zero...

Exeter property consultancy makes promotion after success

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Posted: Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:02pm

A leading property consultancy in Exeter has made a promotion following a strong period of success for the firm.

Fisher German has promoted Stephanie Christensen, who joined the firm in 2017, to associate.

Stephanie is based at the firm’s Exeter office and works within the valuation and professional practice department.

Fisher German has promoted 39 colleagues across all areas of its business following another six months of success for the firm.

The news comes after Fisher German announced it is opening a new office at 15 Colmore Row – a prominent...

New Funding and Finance Resource for every Business in Devon and Somerset

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 09/20/2023 - 4:06pm

Businesses in Devon and Somerset are set to receive improved access to funding opportunities, guidance, best practice and finance support thanks to a new project launched by the Heart of the South West LEP.

Access to Finance SW is a free community platform for growing businesses in the Heart of the South West region.

From regular business meetups to ‘ask the expert’ sessions, any business can join for free, connect with and learn from other businesses and access a range of funding and finance expertise covering equity, non-dilutive funding, loans and debt, along with...

Free programme launched to help Torbay businesses reduce their carbon footprint and save money

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/18/2023 - 11:10pm

A new support programme has been launched to help businesses across Torbay to reduce their carbon emissions and save money on their energy bills.

Local businesses of all sectors and sizes are encouraged to take part in the fully funded programme. Participating businesses will benefit from a bespoke package of support to help them assess their current carbon impact, identify bespoke actions to reduce their impacts and hopefully save money. A decarbonisation plan for making it all happen will also be produced, making it as easy as possible for businesses to implement their ideas...

Quayside Distillery welcomes a new apprentice as their repertoire of spirits, liqueurs and distillates continues to expand

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/14/2023 - 4:27pm

Quayside Distillery is thrilled to announce the appointment of Olly Symons, who will serve as an apprentice to the venue’s lead distiller, Tom Cook. With a passion for mixology, a diverse background in hospitality, and an unwavering love for spirits, Olly brings a unique skill set and vibrant energy to the Quayside team. At just 23 years old, Olly's journey in the hospitality industry began in the heart of the kitchen as a talented chef. His culinary pursuits led him to explore various roles in bar work before embarking on an adventurous journey to Australia, where he managed a small...

Royal Warrant Holder – Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co. collaborate with Devon Duvets to create a new and exclusive collection of British-made wool bedding

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Posted: Mon, 08/14/2023 - 4:13pm

Royal Warrant Holder - Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company is on a quest to support local farmers and strengthen the sustainability of their business, collaborating with Devon Duvets on their new upcoming range.

Amanda Oldfield founded the Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company, a family-run business with its headquarters on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, more than 20 years ago after realising how simple it is to be duped into purchasing poor furniture for your home.

A Carbon Neutral company and long-standing Made in Britain member. The business prioritises sustainability...

Devon international trade specialist heads for record 25% growth with the expansion of its Global Trade Blueprint

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Posted: Sun, 08/13/2023 - 10:33pm

Demand for help in exploring export markets has put a South West trade company on course for a record year.

International Trade Matters, founded by Linda Middleton-Jones in 2017, helps around 40 firms every month through a mixture of strategic advice and tactical training.

This has placed her Devon-based business on target to increase sales by 25% to align with the firm’s national rollout of its Global Trade Blueprint (GTB).

Predicated on the principles of ‘Lean and Sensemaking’, the implementation tool has been recognised as a gamechanger for companies wanting...

IWG adds new HQ office in Exeter as demand for hybrid working rises

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Posted: Wed, 08/09/2023 - 11:01pm

IWG , the world’s largest provider of hybrid working solutions with brands including Spaces and Regus, is opening a state-of-the-art flexible HQ workspace in Exeter as the demand for hybrid working rapidly accelerates. This opening is being delivered in partnership with Matford Business Centres, which has entered into a managed partnership agreement with IWG.

Unprecedented demand from companies of all sizes and workers looking for hybrid working solutions means IWG will add 1,000 new locations over the next year. Hybrid working offers companies a significantly lower cost base...

Exeter company receives funding boost to improve access to specialist pathology services

Diagnexia has received almost £50,000 funding through the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for a new digital pathology scanner, helping healthcare organisations connect with specialists around the world.

Diagnexia provides a cutting-edge pathology diagnostics platform which helps hospitals and laboratories refer medical samples to an international network of specialist clinicians, helping to reduce their diagnostic turnaround times and pathology backlogs.

The company is rapidly scaling, and recently expanded its headquarters at Exeter Science...

Exeter valuation surveyor shortlisted for prestigious national award

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Posted: Sun, 08/06/2023 - 10:54pm

An Exeter valuation surveyor has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award which recognises the brightest talent in the profession and celebrates their outstanding contributions to the industry.

Stephanie Christensen, Senior Surveyor at leading property consultancy Fisher German, has been announced as a finalist in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Matrics Surveyor Awards 2023.

The awards, formerly the RICS Young Surveyor of the Year Awards, highlight the achievements of up-and-coming surveyors, showcasing the innovation and hard work of emerging...

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