RobEd Barely has North Devon’s new enterprise hub opened than plans have begun to develop its second phase. Node, located off the A39 at Roundswell, was officially opened in October by Leader of Devon County Council Councillor John Hart. The event was attended by council leaders, funding partners, founding organisations and entrepreneurs already based at the … Read more
North Devon Biosphere launched its Biosphere Business Partner (BBP) Eco-Accreditation Scheme last year (with a focus on tourism businesses) as part of the EU-funded BioCultural Heritage Tourism project. Following its success, the Biosphere is now opening membership up to all businesses across North Devon. Unique selling point The UNESCO World Biosphere designation is a unique selling point … Read more
North Devon businesses and households with poor indoor mobile coverage are being supported in improving ‘not-spots’ by a voucher programme administered by Connecting Devon and Somerset. The Mobile Boost Programme provides vouchers worth up to £1,200 towards the cost of one of a number of 4G mobile signal booster options from a registered supplier. The … Read more
After such a long wait, it’s finally time to celebrate the Business Action North Devon Business Action Awards 2020 & 2021. On Wednesday 24 November 2021, we look forward to meeting as many of the sponsors, judges, winners, runners-up and entrants of both years’ awards in the stunning surroundings of Moreton House, Abbotsham – winner … Read more
The Be Ready Employer Hub Autumn 2021 schedule of courses for its Disability Awareness in the Workplace open programme is now available to book. All services and training courses are available free of charge to Devon-based employers and start-ups. See details below or join a 30-minute ‘taster’ webinar to find out what the courses cover … Read more
Boden Group, with its head office in Barnstaple, has been selected by KBS Maritime as a strategic partner to provide facilities management and reactive maintenance services to Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth as part of the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP). The contract requires Boden Group to deliver a suite of hard facilities services … Read more
Jobcentre plus is hosting a jobs fair in Barnstaple Pannier Market, North Devon from 9.30am to 1.00pm on Monday, 27 September 2021. Employers looking to recruit staff are welcome to book stands by contacting Tony or Sharon at DWP by emailing . Jobseekers are invited to drop in on the day to meet employers.
Harland & Wolff welcomed five new apprentices to its Appledore shipyard as part of its very first ‘Apprentice Induction Day’ in September 2021. The scheme will run in partnership with Petroc, with apprentices ranging from 16 to 38 years in age, with a mixture of genders. The day enabled the newest recruits to tour the … Read more
Harland & Wolff Appledore has recently welcomed Tom Hart as new general manager. With 30+ years’ experience in project, operations and construction management in the UK and United Arab Emirates, Tom joins Appledore from Dubai-based Drydocks World where he was director of projects and engineering. Tom began his career in the Merchant Navy as a … Read more
The winners of the 12 categories in the Business Action North Devon Business Awards 2021 will be announced in a free online event from 7pm to 9pm on Friday 18 June 2021. Join us with finalists, sponsors and more to find out which businesses have been selected as winners in each category and which of … Read more
Petroc has received funding to support employers and employees in the hospitality sector and is offering fully funded (free) training sessions in March which cover the following; Distance Learning Bite size sessions BUSINESS AND FINANCE Leading and Motivating a Team Preparing to deliver excellent customer service • Solving problems and making decisions Understanding Leadership Conflict … Read more
RGB Building Supplies has been acquired by Grant & Stone to become part of the largest independent builders merchant group in southern England. The company will continue trading as RGB Building Supplies across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, and its head office will still be located in Barnstaple. The majority of RGB’s executive board of directors will not change and its current chief executive Kevin Fenlon will remain leading the business. … Read more
A fully-funded, after-hours support programme aimed specifically at helping North Devon residents to start and grow a business is launching at the new Node Enterprise Centre in Barnstaple. Initially held online, Startup Club will give local people thinking of starting their own business or looking to turn their passion into a career, all the resources … Read more
Over the past year, the support that the Government is offering businesses to protect jobs and income has developed as they have learned what’s effective and justifiable. Here Susie Kevern of Pound Lane Financial Management and Charlotte Pengelly of Fitzgerald HR look at what support is currently available to businesses While we can’t look past … Read more
Businesses in Torrington are supporting the preservation and management of Torrington Commons by joining a scheme offering discounts and benefits to shoppers. 36 businesses have now signed up to the 365 Supporters Group launched by Great Torrington Commons Conservators. Torrington Commons comprise 365 acres of land surrounding Torrington, except on its eastern side. The land … Read more