Business

Devon beach education company in top UK 100

Devon’s Beach Schools South West company – which puts the coast onto the educational curriculum – has been honoured at 10 Downing Street after being recognised by an organisation promoting small businesses.

The not-for-profit community company is among 100 across the UK chosen by the organisation Small Business Saturday, which supports and promotes smaller companies. Beach Schools...

Developer at Plymouth’s Sponge UK sets gold standard with top award

Sponge UK’s Jason Butler has been named Learning Developer of the Year at Europe’s largest learning technologies awards scheme.

Jason, who works for the learning technologies business based at Plymouth Science Park, struck gold at the Learning Technologies Awards 2017 (LT Awards) held at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel on 29 November.

Jason switched his talents...

Plymouth star crowned SW Energy Champion of the Year

Plymouth Energy Community’s CEO and Plymouth City Council’s Low Carbon Team Leader, Alistair Macpherson, has been crowned South West Energy Champion, sponsored by BSR Connect at this year’s Green Energy Awards.

Since 2013, Alistair has led the internationally acclaimed community benefit society from a council initiative, into a big-thinking venture pushing for better service for...

Plymouth to be at forefront of new era in co-living

Plymouth could be among a select group of UK locations to pioneer a new form of community living under plans for a ‘vertical village’ aimed at revitalising the city centre.

Developers are putting the finishing touches to proposals for a co-living development at Derry’s Cross that will give residents on short and long-term leases access to high quality, in-house amenities, including...

Topping off 20 years of Signs Express (Plymouth)

Chris and Vida Reilly, owners of Signs Express (Plymouth), have topped off their 20th year as part of the UK’s leading sign and graphics company with a prestigious award win.

The Signs Express (Plymouth) franchisees were recognised for their continued investment of time and energy into their business and their focus on strategic growth throughout 2017. Managing Director of Signs...

Plymouth apprentice takes home silver at regional apprentice awards

A talented apprentice from Plymouth has taken been crowned runner up at the regional finals of this year’s prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.

Samuel Newton, aged 24, who works for Babcock, fought off competition from across the region to take silver in the Higher Level Final Year Apprentice Award. Judges said they were overwhelmed by the quality of apprentices nominated this...

Plymouth company takes Gold at prestigious regional business awards

The Wrigley Company, a Plymouth-based manufacturer of chewing gum, has won regional recognition at this year’s prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.

The Wrigley Company, which employs 350 staff won the Environmental Achievement Award. The award recognises manufacturers and supply chain firms that have done the most to improve their overall environmental performance and enhance...

Regus comes to aid of Black Friday bargain hunters

Plymouth, 20 November, 2017—Black Friday is an important date for retailers and shoppers alike, seeing shops fill with people eager to take advantage of generous in-store discounts. The difficulty for many professionals, however, is that they are stuck in the office with no chance of nipping out to bag a bargain.

Global workspace provider Regus is coming to the rescue, offering a...

Two leading Devon organic meat companies combine to become one

Already a serious player in the organic and grass-fed meat sector, Bratton Clovelly based Eversfield Organic is acquiring The Well Hung Meat Company, taking effect as of today, Thursday 16th November 2017. The acquisition will position Eversfield Organic in the top three organic box delivery businesses nationwide and cement its position as a market leader with a combined turnover of over £5...

Alderman Tooling honoured with prestigious Lloyds Bank National Business Award

Alderman Tooling were named the Howard Kennedy Employer of the Year at the 2017 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards gala dinner ceremony, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane. This award celebrates the organisations seeing the best return on investment in people, and recognises employee strategy that best attracts, retains and develops talent.

Founded in 1969 by Bill...

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