More than 440 training places are available through a newly launched digital skills programme. The Core Sector Digital Training programme has been designed to support the key growth sectors of creative industries and clean growth as well as the region’s bedrock sectors of health and adult social…
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The Carbon Action Programme is expected to launch in early Spring 2024 East Devon District Council’s Cabinet have approved a £207,000 package of decarbonisation support for local businesses and community groups. Organisations will be able to benefit from free training, carbon surveys and carbon…
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Tis the season to shop and buy local so please join the Growth Hub in supporting local businesses this Christmas. Visit the Made in Devon Christmas gift page here: www.madeindevon.org.uk/Christmas-gifts. Made in Devon businesses are Trading Standards Approved, so you can shop knowing you’re…
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The Connecting Devon and Somerset’s scheme to improve indoor 4G mobile phone coverage in the region has been extended until March 2024 due to ongoing demand. More than 1,200 homes and businesses across Somerset, Devon, Torbay and Plymouth have already benefited from the scheme. The initiative offers…
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Kickstart your digital transformation in 2024 with our Digital Link programme, offering free digital support to help your business soar. For small businesses in Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay, we offer free fully funded one-on-one digital support with one of our Digital Business Advisers. From digital…
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Government has confirmed that Torbay and Plymouth have been successful in securing further Levelling Up Funding. This funding will accelerate economic growth locally and provide more employment opportunities in the key local sectors. Torbay Council's leader, Cllr David Thomas, said: "We are…
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VisitEngland has launched its new ‘Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses’ in England. The toolkit includes practical guidance on providing an inclusive welcome, designing accessible buildings, employing disabled people and creating quality accessibility information. Tourism…
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Digital Remit, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, presents the Dream. Learn. Grow.® programme – a pioneering venture that offers comprehensive business support to startups and growing businesses in Plymouth. This tailor-made programme welcomes you, whether you're still incubating a business…
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Alongside the headline grabbing announcements, there was positive news for various schemes that help and support businesses in our area. As previously announced by Government, the Made Smarter programme – which supports manufacturing SMEs to use advanced digital technologies- is being rolled out…
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Meet the Growth Hub Team at the Node Business Expo, Barnstaple, North Devon on 30th November. This event is designed to bring together business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and local businesses across the South West, with free coworking on the day. To book your space click on the link…
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