Southwest based Bluegrass Group and BCR Associates Partner up
Two Exeter based businesses; Managed Service Provider Bluegrass Group and Procurement Consultancy BCR Associates have come together to expand their offering of communication and IT support to new and existing clients across the UK. BCR Associates is a procurement...
Unlock the potential of your existing Managers by utilising Government funding – the University of Exeter Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
The Degree Apprenticeship initiative was set up by the Government in 2015 to address our Country’s skills gaps by offering training, whilst at the same time allowing employees to continue to work full time. Our Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme does...
South West Business Council June Conference Highlights
Friday’s South West Business Council Conference was delivered through a collaboration with the British Youth Council to ensure that we heard the youth voice on two specific policy items, Transforming Education and Protecting the Environment. For our Spotlight on the...
Devon’s Lightfoot helps leading home furniture retailer cut van insurance claims by half
Chudleigh-based Lightfoot has helped The Furniture Market, one of the largest oak, French and modern furniture retailers in the UK, end instances of dangerous driving, cutting fleet insurance claims by half thanks to its trailblazing in-cab driver coaching technology...
Launching PwC’s inaugural Upskilling Reporting Award
PwC’s Building Public Trust awards, currently in their 19th year, recognise and celebrate organisations that are leading the way in open, fair and insightful reporting and communications. This year we are delighted to introduce our Upskilling Reporting award, which...
South West recycling firm launches UK-wide service as business continues to expand
DCW, the South West’s leading independent commercial waste management and recycling firm, has launched a national Zero to Landfill recycling service after a year of continued growth. The family run business is offering its cost effective, environmentally sustainable...
Warrior Training Centre Receives Funding Boost
A Viking-inspired activity centre in North Devon is the latest business to benefit from the Start Up Loans Scheme via delivery partner SWIG Finance. Norse Hawk Activity Centre has received a £10,000 loan to help create an ‘ultimate Viking experience’ that emulates Old...
Waste firm embraces circular economy with the launch of recycled plastic furniture range
Leading South West independent waste management company DCW has launched a range of outdoor furniture made entirely from waste plastic collected from businesses across the region. DCW has invested over £25,000 in a new plastic reprocessing line to become the only...
Pitching companies announced for SETsquared Bristol’s flagship Tech-Xpo 2021
Eleven startup companies from Bristol’s world-leading tech scene have been shortlisted to pitch and demo their innovative products at SETsquared Bristol’s flagship Tech-Xpo 2021 event on 30 June. The companies competing for the Best Elevator Pitch are: AI Labs, Airway...
Sidmouth Shoe Shop Sets off on the Right Foot
A South Devon shoe shop has received a £120k funding boost from SWIG Finance. The loan has helped husband and wife team, Steve and Sarah Ryrie to take over White and Son Shoes in Fore street, Sidmouth and revamp the enterprise following a period of enforced closure....
Free2hire Wooden Bodyboard Scheme Announced!
Westward Ho! becomes first Devon village to offer bodyboards without charge! Plastic Free Torridge are proud to announce a FREE2HIRE scheme offering residents and visitors high quality wooden bodyboards to use in the ocean on Westward Ho! beach. Starting Tuesday 1st...
SWIG Finance Strengthen Senior Management Team with Two Promotions
The South West’s leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), SWIG Finance, has strengthened its Senior Management Team with two new appointments. Following a successful recruitment campaign which saw a high level of engagement, two existing team...