Business

34% of GamStop Users Still Gamble on Offshore Sites

Did you notice that the UKGC-based self-exclusion programme brings new limitations to the table? Its purpose is to help people manage their gambling habits. Even though it aims to assist casino enthusiasts, a surprising statistic exists: 34% of GamStop users keep on using offshore betting...

Moortec receives development capital investment

Altitude Partners, the regional private equity fund, has completed a development capital investment into Moortec, a semiconductor Intellectual Property (IP) business supplying high accuracy ‘in-chip’ monitoring circuits.

Founded in 2005, with offices in the Plymouth Science Park, Moortec has developed a core portfolio of IP for ‘in-chip’ sensors. The three prime areas of Moortec’s...

More jobs on cards as Langage expands

Up to 100 jobs could be created in Plymouth thanks to a proposed expansion of the Council-owned Langage Business Park.

The Council is taking a pro-active approach and is to invest £3.2 million in the second phase of the park, creating commercial space ready for businesses to move into.

Phase 1 was completed earlier this year and the 30,000sqft high quality scheme was snapped up...

Cyber Security Consultation at Plymouth Science Park

Plymouth Science Park tenants are asking the west country business community to come forward with their experience of cyber fraud.

Devon and Cornwall Business Council, who recently relocated their HQ to Plymouth Science Park, will be holding a half-day conference to discuss the subject.

Up to thirty spaces are available for the morning talk session at Plymouth Science Park,...

New service launched for SW businesses

A new service has been launched for South West businesses.

South West Growth Service has been formed by independent and experienced business consultants Chris Lorimer, Andrew Southall and Katharine Bourke.

The business provide core services such as Business strategy development, specialist support in sales and marketing, operation, raising finances, maintaining momentum, and HR...

Business helps zoo staff stay dry

A leading South West firm has teamed up with a visitor attraction on the English Riviera to equip divers there with state-of-the-art dry suits. Living Coasts in Torquay has joined forces with O’Three, the top wet suit and dry suit manufacturer based on Portland, in Dorset.

Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium has a series of deep saltwater pools for penguins, seals and other species. The...

Plymouth Science Park hosts free Women in Business Networking workshop

Plymouth Science Park is to host the city’s second, free, Women in Business Networking workshop.

The workshops are carried out by members of the Plymouth network group which attracts 120 businesses each month to its meeting at The Treasury in the city centre. It was founded in January of this year.

Plymouth Science Park hosts the workshop events in one of its conference suites...

Made Here Now plays key part in bid to develop global manufacturing hub

The founder of Made Here Now is to share his expertise at a conference co-hosted by Plessey, a leading semiconductor company, whose CEO Michael LeGoff is also a supporter of the UK-wide initiative aimed at encouraging more young people into manufacturing.

The “On-shoring in the South West” event on July 13 is being co-hosted by the Bessemer Society, a group of CEOs and founders of...

Plymouth identified as one of the retail success stories of SW

Plymouth has been identified as one of the success stories of the South West in adapting to the changing demands of modern consumers.

The town is one of just three out of 36 key locations in the region to enjoy retail rental growth during the 12 months to April 2016, according to the latest Midsummer Retail Report (MSRR) from real estate advisor Colliers International.

This...

Bruton Knowles awarded commercial property portfolio by National Charity

The Gerrick Rose Animal Trust, a charity which provides financial assistance to organisations involved in providing care to animals, has awarded its property management contract to the Plymouth office of Bruton Knowles.

The charity made the most of high property values in London until recently when it reinvested those returns in higher yielding stock in the South West of England....

DCH supports community volunteering and families in Plymouth

As part of its continued commitment to investing in its communities DCH has provided a £15,000 grant to the One Step Beyond CIC (OSB) Play Rangers Project in Barne Barton, Plymouth.

The funding will provide opportunities this summer for DCH customers in Barne Barton, Plymouth to get involved with volunteering in their community and for families to make the most of activity sessions...

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