Troy UK, the largest independent network for industrial and engineering supplies in the UK, has today announced a £15.5 million investment from BGF – one of the biggest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland – to support its acquisitive growth strategy.
A family-run business founded in 1986 and based in Exeter, Troy is Britain's leading independent MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) product distributor, serving the industrial, engineering and trade sectors nationwide via its distribution centres and buying group of 400-plus members.
Devon Work Hubs will be showing their support for Loneliness Awareness Week next week (12-18 June).
Loneliness Awareness Week is run by the Marmalade Trust , the UK’s leading loneliness charity, and is dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness and getting people talking about it, across the UK and beyond.
The theme of this year's Loneliness Awareness Week is “Connection Matters” - and connections are precisely what Work Hubs provide. Studies have shown that working from home, or running your own business from home can feel isolating at times, but Work Hubs are great...
Members of the Devon Work Hub network have been joining forces to host a coworking day for women.
For the past three years the Devon Business and IP Centre (BIPC) has run a Women in Business Course designed to help women to start and grow businesses. The free 12-week course is delivered by Devon-based businesswomen for Devon-based businesswomen.
It offers a mixture of core business skills, digital skills, how-to guides for finding resources, and mindset and coaching skills. The aim is to provide everything women need to feel confident and competent in starting and...
The Jockey Club is delighted to announce a three-year partnership with global insurance broking and risk management firm Gallagher as it continues its drive to engage with younger and more diverse audiences.
This first ever group-wide community partnership will see The Jockey Club and Gallagher work together with the collective aim of opening up the sport to young people from a broad range of backgrounds, with a focus on creating “experience days” across many of The Jockey Club’s 15 racecourses nationwide, including Exeter, when they are not staging racedays.
Exeter-based Custom Software and Data Specialists Software Solved Ltd is delighted to announce its 25th year in business.
Software Solved was founded in May 1998 in Totnes, Devon by Thomas Coles under the name MSM Ltd, with his father George Coles as Founder and FD. In November of that year, our Director of Technology, Jon Stace joined the company as its fifth employee.
After steadily winning clients such as Mitsui Marine Europe in the early 2000’s, Software Solved became an MS certified partner in 2004 and relocated to Exeter in 2006. The company began to expand at an...
Circular Economy Event - Showcasing Sustainable Business Practices and Innovations
ExIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology), the STEMM initiative from Exeter Chamber is pleased to announce its upcoming event, "Circular Economy: Creating a Sustainable Future," taking place on Thursday 29th June from 8.30am -11.30 in The Dome at Exeter Science Park. The second in the series of Net Zero focussed events, aims to showcase sustainable business practices and innovations in the circular economy, and bring together businesses and industry experts to discuss the opportunities and...
Old Mill has acquired commercial property pension specialist Quro Financial Solutions as it continues its drive to become the fastest-growing practice in the South West.
The deal is the second in a series of carefully chosen acquisitions – the first was Brook Financial back in June 2022 - that will support Old Mill’s ambitious five-year growth plan to double the size of the business by 2026.
Quro Financial Solutions was launched by husband-and-wife team Matt and Bren Johnson in 2011 when they saw a gap in the market for specialist advice for owner managers looking to...
Barnstaple based tech startup Conturae , founded by Dan Debnam, Jen Timothy and Joe Tompkinson, has launched a cutting-edge, AI-assisted content creation platform poised to revolutionise the world of online writing. Launched this month, Conturae has selectively harnessed emerging AI technology and engaged an impressive network of expert industry writers to deliver affordable and high-performing material that is delivered fast and on demand.
The Conturae Founders have made it their mission to be at the forefront of AI content innovation, ensuring seamless and unique content...
The West Country Women Awards 2023 are open for nominations for the second year to boost celebrating and recognising the work of women across the region.
Alexis Bowater OBE and Tess Stuber are once again running the West Country Women Awards and this year there are some extras to enjoy.
The first podcast series: WEST COUNTRY WOMEN is due to be recorded later this month with Fresh Air Studios - where each of the winners of 2022 will join Alexis and Tess for conversation about what life is like as a West Country Women Awards winner.
South West-based accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has thanked Tim Close for his work as Chairman, as the firm appoints his successor.
Experienced Partner Simon Rowe is taking over from Tim, who has held his position within the practice since 2019 – having originally joined Milsted Langdon in 1989 soon after its founding.
Having helped to navigate the firm through the Covid-19 pandemic in his tenure, Tim is stepping down to focus on his role as Partner and Compliance Principal for the firm.
During his time as Chairman, Tim oversaw the establishment of Milsted...
