Director’s Take – Rob Bosworth shares his views on what is needed during these challenging times
In challenging times, we need ‘Beautiful Constraints’ We are living in a world that is hamstrung with constraints. Never more so than during the pandemic when we were thrust into a world with little, or no, known solutions. We faced life-threatening situations, medical emergencies, and limited contact and communications. Organisations with painstakingly developed blueprints for […]
Directors’ Take – James Court shares his insight into the world of entrepreneurship…
Don’t let the Chimp stop you…It’s never too late to turn your dreams into reality As a NatWest Local Enterprise Manager (LEM), I am fortunate to meet and work with some amazing minds and brilliant people all with a common goal – to turn their dreams into a reality. From one-to-one mentoring to facilitating events […]
The Director’s Take – Anti-social behaviour issues in the city
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Director’s Take – Amanda Grabham shares her views on local business supporting local business
Amanda Grabham, Marketing Director at Axminster Carpets and Chamber board director shares her views on local business supporting local business. “When we talk about shop local, most people think about our local shops. You can also shop local when it comes to supporting local manufacturers. I am delighted to see a growing interest in consumers […]
Director’s Take – Help our local Business School respond to local business needs
Clodagh Murphy, chair of Exeter Chamber and director of Cathedral Appointments encourages local businesses, entrepreneurs and social enterprises to share their experiences and perceptions of the Business School. It’s been encouraging to see the University of Exeter get much closer to its local community in the past 2 years. Its new Civic University Agreement with […]
Ann Hunter board director of Exeter Chamber and Business Improvement District Manager at InExeter Ltd (inexeter.com) shares her views on the power of markets
‘Firstly, it’s a great idea. Giving startups an affordable platform and a community of indie creatives is just a lovely contrast to the negativity elsewhere in the world. We can support one another and bask in the joy of making stuff and seeing what other people make…’ ‘The Fore Street Fleas have really been a […]
DIRECTOR’S TAKE – STEVE GATES SHARES HIS VIEWS ON THE BIG BUSINESS CHALLENGE IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Steve Gates, Exeter Chamber vice chair and managing director of Taking Care shares his views on the big business challenge in Health & Social Care Health and Social Care have certainly been in the news a lot recently. Including the debates about whether the Chancellor would review, in his Spring Budget statement, the new National […]
Director’s Take – Matthew Cousins shares his views and support for the restoration and development of building projects across the city
Matthew Cousins, Chamber board director and chair of Building Greater Exeter shares his views and support for the restoration and development of building projects across the city. Construction sites, scaffolding, high vis and hard hats are a familiar sight throughout Exeter City Centre. Our city is growing, not just in population, but in culture, technology […]
Director’s Take – Clodagh Murphy shares her take on Diversity in Business
Clodagh Murphy, chair of Exeter Chamber and director of Cathedral Appointments shares her take on Diversity in Business It is estimated that through 2022, 75% of organisations with frontline decision-making teams reflecting a diverse and inclusive culture will exceed their financial targets. Gender-diverse and inclusive teams outperformed gender-homogeneous, less inclusive teams by 50%, on average. […]
Director’s Take – Patrick Tigwell: To switch or not to switch?
Chamber Board Director and Partner at Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants, Patrick Tigwell gives his take on whether now is the time for South West business owners to go electric with their business vehicles. The question of whether to ‘go electric’ is probably the most asked question I am getting at the moment. As with most […]