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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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Female partnership of Michelmores reaches 48% following the promotion of new Senior Associates and Partners

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 8:04pm

UK law firm Michelmores has appointed six new female Partners and six Senior Associates, bringing the female partnership level to 48% and the current proportion of female Senior Associates to 73%.

The newly appointed partners are employment and immigration lawyer Lynsey Blyth , agriculture lawyer Josie Edwards , family lawyer Sarah Green , corporate lawyer Francesca Hubbard , employment lawyer Rachael Lloyd , and commercial lawyer Chloe Vernon-Shore .

Commenting on this year's promotions, Tim Richards, Managing Partner said:

"I am pleased to announce our new...

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Ann Hunter, BID Manager for InExeter announces her departure

Ann Hunter, BID Manager at InExeter the Business Improvement District for Exeter city centre has decided to resign from her role and will leave in July following five and a half successful years.

“ It has been an absolute privilege to work here in this great city, to support and raise the profile of our brilliant local businesses, animate, and activate the city and add to its vibrancy ” said Ann of her time running InExeter.

A passionate advocate for Exeter, Ann has been instrumental in supporting and raising the profile of businesses in the city. Under her leadership,...

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Foot Anstey strengthens its Real Estate Group and Developer Sector team with key Partner hire

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, bolsters its dedicated Developer Sector team with the appointment of Partner, Philip Brown.

Philip joins Foot Anstey's Real Estate Group and Developer Sector team bringing a wide range of expertise in land development, with particular emphasis on commercial and residential development and the securing of development and project finance.

Philip acts for national, regional and local developers, landowners, and banks and alternative lenders, as well as investment companies. He advises clients on strategic acquisition and development projects...

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Exeter business really is the best place to work!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Sun, 04/30/2023 - 7:42pm

Digital marketing business Optix Solutions has been named the top ‘boutique’ agency in the country in Campaign’s prestigious Best Place to Work list.

What’s more, the company was placed fourth overall in the top 100, its highest ever position.

Managing Director Rob Stevens, who collected the award with colleague Xenia Espina, says “This is the third year Optix Solutions has been included on the list. We knew we were in the top 100 back in March.

“But then we were invited to the awards reception in London, and interviewed by a journalist for Campaign which hadn’t...

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Spotlight to Shine Bright on Crafts & Gardens at Devon County Show 2023

The spotlight will shine brightly and musically on the Crafts & Gardens Marquee this year at Devon County Show. An installation, featuring a grand piano bedecked with flowers and in a woodland setting, is to be masterminded by Plantsmen, Horticulturalist, Florist and Show Garden designer, Kenny Raybould.

The installation will measure 5 x 5m and will be one of the centre pieces of the huge marquee - the largest on the showground.

Kenny moved down to the South West during Covid and now runs a growing and research project at Grown That Way in East Cornwall. He has built...

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New support network for men launches in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:41pm

Former Gemini, Heart and Radio Exe radio presenter Matt Young has unveiled a new networking initiative - Who Needs Instructions – to provide practical support for men to help them overcome mental health challenges.

With suicide rates amongst men at an all-time high, Matt believes that if men felt better able to talk to each other about the stuff that really matters, it would help prevent many from reaching crisis point.

Having spent over 20 years as a broadcaster, Matt has honed his own communication skills and now wants to encourage others to do the same.

“I’ve...

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Expanding law firm takes on new director and head of litigation

Niche law specialist Bertram Fairbanks providing advice on corporate, commercial, and property law, announces the appointment of Robert Scott as a director and head of litigation.

Neal Bertram – Director Bertram Fairbanks says: “We have been actively recruiting staff in line with our ongoing ambitious expansion plans, so delighted that Robert has joined the growing team. He is a highly regarded and well-known commercial litigation lawyer who has worked closely with Bertram Fairbanks as a consultant over the last 12 months and closely involved in our strategic expansion, and I’m...

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Splash Projects BizX win

Local company makes a big splash in London with a national business award

Authored by Al Gibson
Posted: Fri, 04/28/2023 - 12:47pm

Splash Projects, based in Exmouth, has won a BizX Award at the London Excel for ‘Best Community Impact’. The accolade recognises Splash’s delivery of 45 projects for 28 charities across 11 countries worth around £2-million to the charities in 2022 alone.

This is the first time a company from Devon & Cornwall has received this award at the prestigious BizX Forum and Awards. This year’s ceremony which took place on 20 April, 2023, honours the business excellence from businesses across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The two-day conference and awards banquet is...

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Devon business honoured with first ever King's Award for Enterprise

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 04/21/2023 - 7:41pm

A scientific services business from Devon has been recognised by the UK’s most prestigious business awards.

Brixham-based Scymaris was today unveiled as a winner of the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, in the International Trade Category. Founded in 2016, Scymaris is a leading provider of Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Services to global agrochemical, pharmaceutical, industrial chemicals and biocides industries.

The firm responds to critical regulatory and research requirements, to understand how chemicals can impact the...

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Four ways to make everyday Earth Day in Exeter's businesses and workplaces

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/21/2023 - 10:25am

Keen for your business or workplace to do more for the planet and reduce your impact on the environment, but not sure where to start?

It’s Earth Day tomorrow (22nd April) and, with corporate sustainability having never been higher on the agenda, Simon Ursell, Managing Director of Cirencester-based B Corp certified environmental consultancy Tyler Grange is sharing four ways to help steer more of the nation’s 5.5 million businesses towards a greener future. And the time to act is now.

A new study states that the majority (68%) of UK employees aren’t satisfied with the...

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