Business

Plymouth business finalist in Venus Awards

Lisa Battershill is enjoying the journey of being nominated for customer service and inspirational woman in business with the Devon Venus Awards. The mum of five and grandma to 9 has had Cake and bubbly at Exeter Guildhall canopies and Prosecco at Plymouth Science Park, Afternoon tea at Saunton Sand's Hotel and a ball at Exeter University, meeting inspirational, amazing local women along...

Greenergy recruits first apprentice at its Plymouth fuel terminal

Greenergy, the UK’s largest road fuel supplier, has extended its apprenticeship scheme to its Plymouth fuel distribution site. Michael Fesler, a Plymouth resident who has just turned 18, joins another eight young people currently completing their apprenticeships with Greenergy throughout the UK.

Michael Fesler, Greenergy Maintenance Apprentice said:

“The traditional route of A...

New employability passport will help open up the world of work

A brand new employability passport to help young people with their future careers has been officially launched.

Representatives from Plymouth schools and businesses were at Devonport Guildhall to formally mark the rollout of the Passport after a successful pilot scheme last year involving several schools, led by Devonport High School for Boys and Eggbuckland Community College.

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Record number of businesses join Plymouth Science Park

RECORD numbers of businesses have joined the Plymouth Science Park over the past three months.

Since June, 15 new businesses have relocated to the 25 acre site near Derriford Hospital which specialises in supporting businesses in the areas of science, technology, marine and digital.

The park is a world-class office, research and laboratory environment that provides the space,...

Venus Awards 2015 finalists announced

The finalists for this year’s Devon Venus Awards 2015 have been announced at a sumptuous cream-tea event.

More than 70 guests and sponsors attended the prestigious afternoon held at Saunton Sands Hotel in North Devon, which have recently won the Best Hotel Group of the Year at the AA Hospitality Awards 2015. Celebrating their success so far, guests had the opportunity to network with...

Celebrating talented media innovators in the SW

Winners of the coveted Media Innovation Awards 2015 will be announced at Plymouth University’s state of the art performance centre, The House, on Thursday 26 November.

It promises to be a packed evening, with 12 awards up for grabs in the following categories: Animation, App, Branding, Games, Installation/Exhibition/Live Event, Photography, Print, Video/Film/TV/Video graphics, Web,...

SW sees slowest rise in output in 2.5 years

The South West private sector grew at the slowest rate in nearly two-and-a-half years in September, according to the latest PMI® survey data, mirroring the trend shown across the UK as a whole.

This mainly reflected the first decline in new business since March 2013. Employment continued to rise, but at the slowest rate seen across the UK. The latest survey also signalled a decline in...

Council and PEC shortlisted for Green Energy Awards

Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) have been shortlisted for two Green Energy Awards.

The Council, which has been instrumental in the start-up and continued support of PEC, has been shortlisted for the Most Proactive Public Sector Body category at the awards, organised by Regen South West.

The Council helped establish PEC in June 2013 with a start-up...

House sales in SW continue to rise

House sales continue to pick up across the South West in September supported by a modest improvement in the availability of mortgage finance, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

Across the region, 19% more chartered surveyors saw a rise in agreed sales, with 23% more respondents expecting a rise in sales expectations over the next three months. This trend in...

Science Park becomes first Zero to Landfill business park in Devon

PLYMOUTH Science Park has become the first Zero to Landfill business park in Devon.

The site, which houses 80 businesses and 800 employees on the 25 acre site near Derriford, has partnered with Devon Contract Waste as part of their green strategy to minimise their impact on the environment.

Plymouth Science Park Director of Operations Christian Jenkins said: “Plymouth Science...

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