Team Changes at SWIG Finance
SWIG Finance has welcomed two new recruits to its growing team, at the same time as saying farewell to one of the company’s longest- standing employees who has retired. Nicki Kimberley has started as Startup Loans Officer, a role that involves supporting applicants...
BT’s Small Business Support Scheme
Ten Initiatives: BOOSTING CONNECTIVITY Funding ultrafast business connections: BT is helping small businesses fund the cost of an ultrafast business connection (known as an Ethernet line), by subsidising the total cost by up to £2,500 per customer. This extends the...
Enterprise hub Engine Shed reopens from 3 August to support people connecting
Bristol’s leading enterprise hub, Engine Shed, will be reopening its doors from Monday 3 August to the public, following its temporary closure due to COVID-19 lockdown. Located in one of Bristol’s most iconic buildings, a 2-minute walk from Temple Meads station,...
SETsquared Bristol re-launch Breakthrough Bursary to make tech more inclusive
University of Bristol led technology incubator, SETsquared Bristol, is re-launching its Breakthrough Bursary for the second year, continuing its commitment to promote inclusion and equal opportunities in tech. The bursary supports BAME (Black, Asian and Minority...
City College Accredited to Matrix Standard
City College Plymouth has been re-accredited to the matrix Standard, which recognises high-quality, independent information, advice and guidance provided by a range of organisations. Designed to help organisations improve their services, the matrix Standard is a...
Exeter Airport Survey
There is an opportunity for Exeter Airport to link with London, replacing the Flybe service to London City. The proposition is rather different from the previous service in that the new schedule will be for 3-4 flights on weekdays to Blackbushe Airport using an 18...
Success for Exeter College Medical and Oxbridge Applicants
Students from Exeter College applying to study medical-based courses at university are celebrating as a massive 70% of applicants to these courses have been successful in securing offers on these highly sought-after courses. Applications to study medical-related...
Apprenticeships and Traineeships – are they the key to rebooting our economy?
South Devon College has welcomed the recent announcement from the Government which outlines additional funding incentives for businesses taking on apprentices. Companies will be in line to receive up to £3,000 from the Government for each apprentice they hire in a bid...
City College students are the happiest in Plymouth
Higher education students at City College Plymouth are among the happiest in the UK, according to the latest National Student Survey. After a disruptive and unprecedented year, the College was pleased to hear that its university-level students had responded to the...
Mental Performance Consultant to professional footballers is the latest tenant to locate to Plymouth Science Park
What sets the very best footballers apart from the rest? According to Mark Bowden, the director of Mark Bowden Ltd (trading as Top Form Global), the latest tenant to move to Plymouth Science Park, it's not about ability, but about being able to perform at your peak...
Funding Boost for Specialist Firm
A specialist cleaning and play equipment firm is the latest South West business to benefit from a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme (CBILS) loan through SWIG Finance. Totnes- based Play Area Hygiene Services (PAHS) is recognised nationally as specialists...
Continued Growth Triggers Expansion for Acronyms at Plymouth Science Park
An increased demand for IT support services has led to significant growth for a Plymouth-based IT support company. As a result of the growth in business, Acronyms, which is based at Plymouth Science Park has expanded its office space to support the increased demand...