Visit Devon Industry blog

See all the latest industry news from Visit Devon's tourism and business partners. 

Business Boost

Want to give your business a BOOST? North Devon Plus is offering FREE 1-1 support to local small businesses to help you grow and develop your businesses. This support package will support small and micro businesses to improve their performance, grow and develop, create jobs, increase turnover and /…

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Giving & Living Trade Show

Join the Growth Hub Team at the Giving & Living Trade Show which runs from Sunday 12th January – Tuesday 14th January at Westpoint Arena, Exeter. This will be the 60th edition of the much-loved show and visitors will enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at Westpoint, Exeter, where they will be…

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BBXpo, Bideford

We're exhibiting! Join the Growth Hub Team at the BBXpo, at Bideford College on Thursday 31st October 10am - 3pm. The event is North Devon’s largest independent business exhibition and is free to visit for all businesses – both from North Devon and beyond. It features a business-to-business…

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Devon awarded £5.3 million for zero emission buses

A fleet of 41 electric buses are set to take to Devon’s roads in Exeter, North Devon and Torridge. Our successful joint bid with Stagecoach has secured £5.3 million from the second round of the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Stagecoach will be investing a…

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Complete the latest 'How's Business' survey

To help us receive up-to-date feedback on how the tourism industry in the South West is performing, we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to answer the following series of questions. This is the only survey that provides a real time indication of business levels in our region. The…

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Enter the Biffa Change Makers Competition

Are you leading the charge in waste reduction through innovative practices? The Biffa Change Makers competition is searching for businesses or nascent business ideas that are paving the way in turning waste into a resource. This is an opportunity to showcase your commitment to sustainability and…

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Free green business support with Prosper

Are you a business in Mid Devon, East Devon or Exeter? Under our latest business support programme, Prosper, BIP are offering free, practical advice and guidance on sustainable business practices. Whether you’re at the beginning of your Net Zero journey or you've made some initial changes, the…

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