TRIBUS HAS LANDED
One of the South West’s leading recruitment experts, Sarah Knight, has announced the launch of Tribus, a new and innovative company that provides insightful people solutions for SME’s looking to grow in the South West. Sarah, along with co-founder David Chamberlain, saw that there was a need for a company that could offer a 360 […]
How you can help Ride On get more people on bikes
Looking for a second-hand bike for yourself or a child? Yes, Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are convenient and cheap, but think about the advantages of buying a bike that has been maintained and serviced by experienced, qualified mechanics and volunteers. At Ride On Cycling for All we ensure our bikes meet high safety standards. They […]
A fantastic new project has launched on Sidwell Street, and it needs our support!
A fantastic new project has launched on Sidwell Street, and it needs our support! Photographer Brendan Barry (who you might have seen about town with his giant walk-in cameras) is attempting to turn one of the long-empty buildings on Sidwell Street into a community arts space. Funding is needed to create studios, gallery space, darkroom, […]
Exeter championed as top city for start-up businesses, in new research
Businesses starting up in Exeter have an advantage over those in much of the rest of the UK, according to recent research. The nationwide study placed Plymouth in 15th place nationwide, beating cities many times the size. Cities trailing behind Exeter included London, Glasgow and Cardiff. Experts from online magazine Startups Geek found that Exeter was […]
Exeter Chamber’s 2020 Round Up
Well, what a year 2020 has been! While we know it's been tough we thought we'd reflect on our positives for the year here. We'd love to hear yours too – tweet your stories, tag us in and we will share them. We’ve welcomed 33 new members since lockdown, and are really proud to support […]
Bank of England Meeting – 15 December 2020
Each quarter Exeter Chamber invites a group of business leaders to meet with the Bank of England to talk about the trading environment and economic trends. Coupled with our regular financial survey this creates a picture of the national and local financial landscape. Here are some key nuggets which might help you in your business […]
Devon-made short film in competition at London Film Festival
A short film created by Devon filmmakers is one of only 47 screening at this year’s BFI London Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious film events. The festival usually selects over 150 shorts to be screened, so it’s a huge achievement for the region and its talent. It's also the first time the […]
Former Exeter City FC chairman to lead radio bid
ExeDAB applying to run digital network A former chairman of Exeter City Football Club, who currently heads the city's community radio station Phonic FM, has been named as chairman of a consortium applying to launch a digital radio network in Exeter. Dr Davd Treharne, who also presents a renowned jazz programme on Phonic FM, is leading […]
Scale Up your Business with new SW Venture
A new company has launched that will allow businesses across the South West to team up and secure new regional, national and global projects. Collaborate South West is for business owners and leaders who want to grow their company by teaming up with others to deliver bigger projects. Founded by Annabel McCabe and Mandy Swift, […]
A cracking Devon County Show 2019
It was a cracking Devon County Show this year with over 90,000 people visiting the Devon County Showground on 16-18th May. The sun shone, the tills rang and the animals put their best foot forward. On behalf of the Devon County Show Team we would like to send a massive thank you to all of […]