Visit Devon Industry blog

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

Landscape Recovery Fund - open for applications

The second round of the Landscape Recovery is now open for applications with funding of up to £750,000 for an individual project available. The fund will offer up to 25 of the highest scoring projects a place on the scheme. Applications close on 21 September 2023. Landscape Recovery funds long-term…

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Thrive Business Support

Established SME* based in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth or Torbay? Could you benefit from free one-to-one business advice to help your business THRIVE? The Thrive business support programme has now been extended until the end of July 2023. If you are new to the programme or have just attended any of our…

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Grant Funding for Torridge Businesses

Torridge District Council has announced a new scheme to support local independent businesses with grants of up to £1000 available to help improve or repair shop fronts or other potential "beautification projects" within town centres. The funding has been made available as part of the money allocated…

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Driving Digital Business

Free Digital Leadership training for small and medium businesses (SMEs) across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay, is now available. Business leaders who operate in the following sectors: Manufacturing, Clean Growth and Health and Adult Social Care, and who have 250 or fewer employees are…

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Thrive Business Support Extension

Thrive is back! We are delighted to announce that the Thrive business support programme has now been extended until the end of July 2023. If you are new to the programme or have just attended any of our Thrive workshops, you are entitled to a FREE one to one support session with a Business Advisor…

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East Devon Tourism Network (EDTN) has now launched

Last month saw more than 80 East Devon businesses attending the launch event of our East Devon Tourism Network. Based on the shared values of sustainability, accessibility, quality and collaboration, the network brings tourism businesses together to share best practice and gain insight into topical…

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Culture, Leisure and Tourism Fund (CLTF) details released

East Devon District Council has launched a dedicated webpage for the Culture, Leisure and Tourism fund which provides details about this opportunity including the Policy & Guidance for the fund. Community organisations will be able to apply for up to £20,000 of funding towards the cost of purchasing…

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