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Jason Buck and Sally Basker of Exeter Science Park are pictured with members of the Calmfloor team

CALMFLOOR expands to Exeter Science Park amid rapid growth

A company born from research conducted by three PhD students at the University of Exeter 18 years ago has relocated to Exeter Science Park as it continues its rapid expansion.

CALMFLOOR, a pioneering provider of low-carbon solutions to complex building vibration issues, has moved into office space at the Science Park Centre after outgrowing its previous premises.

The company’s innovative plug-in unit, powered by multi-frequency software control, targets specific areas of a building where vibration needs to be managed. Unlike traditional methods - which often require adding...

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Gift card encourages people to explore Exeter and discover new indies

Independent retail, hospitality and health and beauty businesses are some of the most popular places for people to spend their Exeter Independent Gift Card

Independent businesses in Exeter are crediting the city’s local gift card with bringing in new customers and driving sales as the initiative reaches a significant milestone. Over £75,000 of Exeter Independent Gift Cards have now been sold, with an estimated £100,000 plus benefit to city businesses.

Led by InExeter Business Improvement District, the gift card was introduced to encourage a ‘shop local’ ethos and keep spend...

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Mercure Paignton hosts Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza, marking grand opening of new hotel in South Devon

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 06/30/2023 - 9:55am

The Mercure Paignton Hotel, a brand new four star, seafront hotel on the English Riviera, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all attendees who made their Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza a resounding success. The event, held on Friday June 23 2023, was a celebration of the hotel's grand opening and brought together over 250 people, including local businesses, partners, colleagues, and friends, for a night to remember.

The event took place in the hotel’s new outdoor terrace and indoor bar and restaurant, Latitude 50, featuring an array of captivating entertainment and surprises that...

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IMP Software, multi-academy trust finance specialists.

Unity Schools Partnership appoints IMP Software, as Exeter-based MAT finance experts hit 300 customer milestone

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:31pm

Unity Schools Partnership, a soon-to-be family of 33 secondary, primary, middle and special schools, has become IMP Software’s 300th MAT customer.

The multi-academy trust (MAT), which is located mainly in Suffolk and also on the Essex and Cambridgeshire borders as well as Romford in East London, has purchased IMP Software’s purpose-built tools which provide budgeting, forecasting and reporting software.

Sarah Garner, Deputy CEO and Director of Finance at Unity Schools Partnership, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working with IMP Software. This marks the start of a...

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Steve Jacobs joins Benjamin Ball Associates

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 10:56pm

As Benjamin Ball Associates celebrates another bumper crop of new business wins, Steve Jacobs has joined the team as an experienced communications coach and writer. Steve has more than 25 years’ experience in corporate and financial public relations and will be an asset to the team in providing expert advice to their growing client roster.

Steve’s joining has expanded the services offered to blue chip customers from presentation and pitch coaching and investor pitch coaching to include report writing, speech writing, and investor communications.

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Griffin moves to larger offices after sustained period of growth

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 10:36pm

Independent accountancy firm Griffin Chartered Accountants has moved to new offices in Exeter’s premier office park at Pynes Hill just two miles from the city centre.

The move comes just five years after the company opened its first Exeter office at Exeter Business Park. It reflects significant ongoing growth with sales increasing between 20 and 25 percent per annum and staff numbers swelling to 24 full time employees ranging from senior leaders to AAT apprentices.

With offices on the ground and first floors, plus meeting rooms and a boardroom, Courtenay House effectively...

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Survey indicates that local tradespeople are upbeat about state of industry

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 9:35pm

According to a survey conducted by the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), which includes RGB Building Supplies, tradespeople across Cornwall and Devon are optimistic about the industry, despite the rise in inflation affecting the price of building materials and the cost of living crisis impacting workload.

The survey of self-employed tradespeople and small to medium-sized companies highlighted that there is plenty of building work taking place, with 83% of respondents confirming they have ‘too much or more than usual’ or ‘a manageable amount’ of work in the pipeline....

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Cartridges Law in Cowick Street, Exeter

Exeter law firm celebrates after double success

Exeter law firm Cartridges Law is celebrating this week after a double success at the Devon and Somerset Law Society awards.

The awards recognise the achievements of those in the legal profession within the two counties.

Cartridges Law was successful in winning the Sustainability Award. It recognised the efforts of the company’s ‘Green Team’, which includes staff from all departments making steps to reduce the firm’s carbon footprint. Managing partner Nicky Mein says that to be rewarded at the DASLS, is especially important to those in the group.

“At Cartridges Law...

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Bishop Fleming Selects Devon Wildlife Trust as Charity of the Year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 9:15am

The Exeter and Torquay offices of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, are pleased to announce their partnership with Devon Wildlife Trust as their chosen charity for the next 12 months.

Bishop Fleming's decision to support Devon Wildlife Trust reflects its commitment to being a responsible business and making a positive impact in the local community.

In collaboration with Business in the Community, Bishop Fleming has developed a structured framework that helps the firm better understand its role and responsibilities in the community. This...

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Highways and Transportation SW awards event is a major success

The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT (SW) held a glittering black-tie awards dinner hosted at Sandy Park, Exeter, which recognised South West industry projects for 2022/2023. The event was generously sponsored by Waterman Aspen who has built careers and provided technical expertise to clients for 35 years working right across the engineering spectrum, from major national infrastructure projects to smaller-scale local schemes requiring specialist support.

CIHT celebrates the very best the region offers across key areas of highways and transportation, open...

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Get-Found: Embracing Gen Zs Inherent Digital Marketing Talents is Key to More Effective Marketing Campaigns

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/22/2023 - 9:17pm

Digital marketers and agency owners find themselves in a unique position nowadays. In the early phase of social media and digital marketing, you had to undergo an extensive education and training to enter the professional world. However, the available options were rather limited.

Today, a new generation of marketers has emerged, comprising individuals who grew up during an era of complete digitalization. These individuals have a complete understanding of the inner workings of digital marketing and social media.

Many marketers face challenges in discovering the tone of...

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