Business

Bid writing company launches in Plymouth

A new start-up based in Plymouth is aiming to make a real difference to schools and charities throughout the South West.

Trust Bids, founded by Clive Martyn, is a specialist bid writing company based at the new Thrive Business Hub in the heart of Plymouth City Centre.

Trust Bids was established to help schools, academies and charitable trusts find and win the grants, funds and...

Hi-tech firm’s lift-off for air ambulance

A technology firm in Devon and Cornwall is helping to keep a publicly-funded life-saving air ambulance going.

ITEC, based in Exeter, Plymouth and Redruth, is now providing IT support for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust (CAAT) following a rigorous tendering process.

The essential back-up ensures vital computer communications remain robust, enabling the charitable trust to raise the...

Applications invited for latest round of Business Promotion Grant funding

Businesses in Devon have the opportunity to bid for a new round of grant funding to help them reach new customers and clients, following the initial success of the scheme earlier this year.

Devon County Council launched the Business Promotion Grant in February as part of its Devon Delivers programme, which aims to highlight the benefits of locating a business in the county.

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City’s key business parks reflect upbeat forecasts

Reports of steadily increasing confidence around Plymouth’s business community have been seconded by commercial property agents Bruton Knowles – who are reporting more deals and increased activity on the city’s industrial estates.

Mark Slade from the firm’s Lockyer Street office has already let a clutch of buildings on the city’s principal industrial sites and has instructions on a...

Five year storage plan helps SW farmers' cash flow

Devon Grain has expanded its grain storage options to help farmers ease the strain on their cash flow. The company - one of three under the West Country Grain umbrella, which also includes Kernow Grain and Cannington Grain - is introducing an even more attractive long-term storage purchase contract, this time with a five-year term.

Devon Grain's Board of Directors is only too aware of...

Permaban achieves Investors in People Health & Wellbeing Award

Lee Mill-based manufacturer Permaban is celebrating achieving the Investors In People Health & Wellbeing Award.

The Award recognises companies with a strong culture of staff welfare which is espoused by management and staff alike.

Founded in 1983, Permaban now employs 39 staff drawn mainly from Plymouth and South Devon. It manufactures metal joints which are used in the...

Children specialist joins The Family Law Company in Plymouth

The Family Law Company is delighted to announce the appointment of experienced family law specialist, Mark Langsworthy.

Mark, who is originally from the Isles of Scilly, has exclusively practised family law since entering the legal profession in 1991.

After a spell in construction, Mark began working at Hampshire County Council in the care proceedings team, where he was...

Former porter rises to head of food and beverage at Future Inn

The Future Inns group has announced the appointment of Matthew Chiswell to the position of Food and Beverage Manager at its Plymouth hotel.

With eight years of experience in the hotel industry Matthew moves up from his three year position as Duty Manager.

With hotels in Bristol and Cardiff, the group launched its 143 bedroom hotel in Plymouth in 2006. Located on William Prance...

Live conferencing at Plymouth Science Park for first time

LIVE conference streaming is to be offered for the first time at the South West’s biggest science park.

Plymouth Science Park already has the fastest broadband in the South West with outstanding connectivity for its 120 businesses and 900 staff. The Park is in its 20th year and has offices and facilities for a range of businesses from multi-million pound international firms to startups...

Shearings partners with SW Coast Path to attract walkers

The Shearings Hotel Group, an award-winning UK-based hotel operator with hotels all along the South West Coast Path, has teamed up with the South West Coast Path Association to help guests enjoy the coastline and offer great breaks for walkers.

The two Shearings hotel brands, Bay Hotels and Coast & Country Hotels, specialise in leisure breaks and are found in stunning locations...

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