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A round up of business news including; information on new support services, grant funding, success stories, advice and information and dates for your diary.
Mendip Business Awards 2017 now open to entries
06 February 2017
The third Mendip Business Awards opened to entries on Thursday 5 January, and seems set for success following the high standard of competition over the past two years. The Mendip Business Awards recognise and celebrate the greatest achievements and successes of our 4,000 independent and vibrant businesses based in the district. Winning an award
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LEP seeking your view on Construction Industry Brexit Impact
01 February 2017
The Heart of the South West LEP have set up a group to gather, in an evidence based way, the opportunities and risks of Brexit on businesses across Devon and Somerset. The Brexit Resiliance and Opportunities Group (BROG) are undertaking a range of activities to gather feedback, views and information. Evidence is being collated on major
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Plymouth Workspace Week – 6th – 10th February 2017
27 January 2017
Between the 6th and 10th February 2017 each business centre in Plymouth will be opening their doors to celebrate all that is flexible working in Plymouth. The five-day programme of events, workshops and discounts aims to support, promote and encourage businesses by highlighting the range of workspace options available in Plymouth. So get prepared to enjoy
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Manufacturing Matters
26 January 2017
Barometer offers firms the chance to have their say and ensure industry gets the support it deserves The Manufacturing Barometer is back for its third quarter of 2016/2017, giving you – the senior decision makers of smaller manufacturers – the perfect opportunity to have your say on current issues, opportunities and future challenges. As the
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Healthy Workplace – Your Views?
12 January 2017
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are seeking feedback from local employers on the Green Paper regarding the Work, Health and Disability agenda. Improving Lives – the Work, Health and Disability Green Paper’ is about removing the long-standing barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities and long term health conditions from getting into, remaining in,
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Success Story – Te Cake
10 January 2017
Support from Heart of the South West Growth Hub is helping a Devon-based patisserie company move from a kitchen table start-up to a dedicated business unit with plans to create new jobs. Te Cake is run by husband and wife team Samantha and Dean Curkovic. Specialising in hand-made patisserie and chocolate work, the Kingsbridge business
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Business Growth Week – 16th – 20th January 2017
05 January 2017
Get Set for Growth have organised ‘Business Growth Week’, a week of workshops designed to help businesses develop the skills and gain the tools needed to kick-start business growth for the New Year. You can simply pick and choose any of the sessions on offer, that you feel will help you scale up your operations with confidence and success. The main topics
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Innovate UK announces new funding competition
23 December 2016
Innovate UK has up to £15 million to support the best business-led and innovative ideas for new products, processes and services. Business can apply for a share of £15 million to support development of new products and services in any technology or industrial area. Ideas can come from any technology, engineering or industrial area. They
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2017 Mendip Business Awards
16 December 2016
The 2017 Mendip Business Awards website is now live at www.mendipbusinessawards.co.uk and features information about how to enter, when the awards will be held and the categories for 2017. There are two sponsorship opportunities available for the ‘Business of the Year’ and ‘Small Business of the Year’ categories. As a sponsor you’ll receive complimentary tickets to the night, as well as significant promotional
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Applicants call for the Devon Social Entrepreneurs Programme 2017
15 December 2016
Applicants are being sought for the 2017 in-take of the Devon Social Entrepreneurs’ Programme. On offer is a tailor-made programme for the leaders and key change-makers in third sector and social enterprises to help them capitalise on new opportunities, markets and improve financial sustainability. The Programme is suitable for leaders and key-change makers of third-sector organisations
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