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New grants awarded to expanding businesses across Devon and Somerset

PRESS RELEASE                            For immediate release: 19th May 2015North Devon+ has announced the first seven businesses to receive awards totalling almost £430,000 under its Unlocking Business Investment programme today. The £5million scheme, open to businesses across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay provides grants of between £25,000 and £499,000 to businesses with firm plans for expansion, who just need to unlock the finance to make it happen. The successful companies coming from across the Heart of the South West area include Alderman Tooling Ltd (Plymouth),

Launch of new £5 million investment fund for the Heart of the South West

05/03/2015The Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander joined Nick Harvey at the Barnstaple Work Hub on Monday to launch a new £5 million investment fund for the Heart of the South West area. Businesses across Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset can apply for grants of between £25,000 and £499,000 as part of the Unlocking Business Investment programme which aims to help businesses in the Heart of the South West area grow and create employment by unlocking investment opportunities and developing new markets. Funded through the Government’s Regional Growth Fund, the £5 million

Technology Award 2015: call for entries

23/02/2015Young people from throughout the area being encouraged to enter the North Devon Manufacturers Association (NDMA) Technology Award 2015. Part of the wider NDMA Awards evening, which is now in its 18th year, this technology category aims to showcase the wide range of talent among young people in the area. Following last years’ visit from Vince Cable the NDMA is keen to further heighten the profile of this important sector to the local economy by encouraging even more young people aged 13 – 19 to enter the Association’s 2015 Technology Award. It is aimed not only at students

New £5 million investment fund for the Heart of the South West

30/01/2015Businesses across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay can now apply for grants of between £25,000 and £499,000 as part of the Unlocking Business Investment programme. The programme aims to help businesses in the Heart of the South West area to grow and create employment by unlocking investment opportunities and developing new markets. Funded through the Government’s Regional Growth Fund, the £5 million programme is being delivered as a partnership between North Devon+ and Plymouth University and is supported by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership.

Untapped Talent: The Employer Benefits

28th October 2014Many employers in North Devon are unaware of the huge wealth of local talent available in the area – talent that could bring a host of business benefits to an organisation. That’s the claim by the Northern Devon Employment & Skills Board who point to research showing that less than 7% of individuals with a learning disability are in paid employment* – despite really wanting to work. They are teaming up with Devon County Council to draw attention to the untapped resource. The Council is funding a year-long campaign to make North Devon businesses aware of the

Foodfest 2014 Cooks Up a Storm

20th October 2014Foodfest 2014 has been hailed as the best ever by exhibitors and visitors alike as they flocked to the annual celebration of North Devon’s finest food yesterday (Sunday 19th October). The annual festival of food featured over 100 local food and drink exhibitors, six top chefs, tastings including artisan breads, local fish dishes, a wide variety of street food, and a vast amount of homemade cakes and bakes. This year the popular food festival showcased a number of new and innovative foodie ideas for the first time, including gourmet sausages from ‘Glampig’; hot-roasted

North Devon Foodfest 2014 is here!

16th October 2014The wait for Foodfest 2014 is over - North Devon’s top food and drink festival will take place this weekend and will transform the Pannier Market in Barnstaple into a walk-in larder filled with incredible cakes and bakes, sizzling sausages and tasty local tipples. Organised by North Devon+, this year’s North Devon Foodfest will be every foodie’s heaven with artisan breads, local ales and homemade fudge on offer, as well delicious street food to try such as curries, samosas, paellas, local fish dishes and much, much more. Top Devon chef Michael Caines MBE will be

From Barrel to Bottle – only the best for Foodfest

PRESS RELEASE              From Barrel to Bottle – only the best for Foodfest09th October 2014As one of the regular sponsors of Barnstaple’s annual Foodfest, Johns of Instow and Appledore will be bringing the award winning ‘From Barrel to Bottle’ to the event this year. Now in its seventh year, Foodfest 2014 will take place on Sunday 19thOctober 2014 at Barnstaple’s Historic Pannier Market. With a history going back over 70 years and in their second year as event sponsors, Johns will be bringing something new and rather special to tempt both local resident and visitors. ‘From

Flying the FLAG for Local Fish at North Devon Foodfest

2nd October 2014Fishy festivities at North Devon Foodfest will continue in 2014 as the Northern Devon FLAG (Fisheries Local Action Group) sponsor the event for a second year, flying the flag for the local fish and shellfish industry. Held on Sunday 19th October, the FLAG area at this year’s Foodfest will feature an exciting mix of local fish and shellfish sellers – all exhibitors within the FLAG area will be using and selling fish landed in Northern Devon at the three main ports of Appledore, Clovelly and Ilfracombe. On the bill this year is regular favourite Dan the Fishman who will

North Devon+ appoints new Chief Executive

15th September 2014Rob Hetherington has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer at North Devon+.  Rob is currently Head of Economic Development at Oxford City Council.  He is a highly experienced economist and programme director with a proven track record of work in the private sector, consultancy and at local, regional and national levels in the public sector.  Rob was previously Head of Economic Development at Devon County Council.Rob Hetherington said: “I am passionate about Northern Devon and making it thrive and prosper – this is an exciting, challenging role and I am looking

Local businesses encouraged to register for pilot project to boost customer service skills

12th August 2014A new project in North Devon and Torridge has been launched aimed at developing customer service skills for businesses throughout the area. The project – entitled ‘Skills for Seasonal Workers’ – is run by North Devon+ and the Employment & Skills Board in conjunction with Education + Training Skills. It offers 20 free in-work training opportunities for local businesses to develop customer service. The bite sized training is delivered in the work place over a twelve week period and is worth up to £1,250. It's available to sole traders or their employees aged 19+ in the

North Devon's Foodfest 2014 Date Announced

PRESS RELEASE - 24th June 2014The date for Foodfest 2014, North Devon’s top food and drink festival, has been announced by organisers North Devon+. This year the event will take place on Sunday 19th October at Barnstaple’s Historic Pannier Market and will feature over 80 local food and drink exhibitors, chef demonstrations and tastings.   The two Michelin-starred Devon based chef Michael Caines MBE will be making a welcome return for the fourth year running, providing cooking demonstrations and talking about his connections with the area and his passion for local food. This year in

North Devon+ Welcomes Assisted Area Status

PRESS RELEASE                            For immediate release: 01/05/2014North Devon+ has welcomed the announcement by government that additional areas in Northern Devon have been recommended for Assisted Area Status. Assisted Area Status determines the locations that are eligible to receive additional economic support across the UK. The areas recommended for Assisted Area Status include several wards in Torridge and North Devon. Andy Lobato, North Devon+ Chairman said: “Assisted Area status will be a massive boost for inward investment, growth and sustainable employment

£5 million boost for Heart of the South West businesses

PRESS RELEASE                            For immediate release: 10th March 2014Businesses across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay are set to receive an investment of £5m fund, it has been announced today (10thApril).The ‘Unlocking Business Investment’ programme aims to boost growth across the Heart of the South West area, helping businesses to expand and create new jobs. The programme, due to launch in 2015, will fund capital projects – including plant, machinery and new and extended premises - to help businesses to grow.North Devon+ was awarded the fund through the Regional

Pioneering Green project hailed a success

PRESS RELEASE                            For immediate issue: 9th March 2014A local project aiming to get businesses to go ‘greener’ has been hailed as a success for the Leader 4 Torridge and North Devon programme. The ‘Green Business Exemplar’ competition was launched in December 2011 with a second round launched in December 2012. Run by the Leader 4 programme and funded by Defra and the European Union, the scheme offered companies a grant of up to £10,000 to go greener whether in the workplace or on the production line. Seven local businesses were successful in securing a grant.

Pioneering Green project hailed a success

PRESS RELEASE                            For immediate issue: 9th March 2014 (please note this version has a case study attached)A local project aiming to get businesses to go ‘greener’ has been hailed as a success for the Leader 4 Torridge and North Devon programme. The ‘Green Business Exemplar’ competition was launched in December 2011 with a second round launched in December 2012. Run by the Leader 4 programme and funded by Defra and the European Union, the scheme offered companies a grant of up to £10,000 to go greener whether in the workplace or on the production line. Seven

Local businesses embrace Apprenticeships

Sir Nick Harvey to launch Apprenticeship Showcase event: photo opportunityPRESS RELEASE                           24 February 2014 More people in North Devon and Torridge started an Apprenticeship programme than the rest of the South West, according to figures published in The Northern Devon Skills Report. Over the past three years, the number of people taking on apprentices in the area has grown by 15% and small businesses are responsible for much of this growth. Of the 1395 apprentices that started last year more than half were with small employers, some taking on their first

Leader 4 delivers rural investment programme to Torridge and North Devon

PRESS RELEASE                            18th February 2014A major five year programme providing funding and development support to projects throughout North Devon is being celebrated, after helping to lever in around £7 million of investment to the local economy. The five year Leader 4 Torridge and North Devon Programme - run by accountable body, North Devon+ - aimed to improve the environment, the quality of life and bring prosperity for Torridge and North Devon’s rural communities. Leader 4 Torridge and North Devon, which ended last month, provided £3.14 million in funding. It

300k grant funding still available for local businesses and communities

Press Release 21st January 2014A new support fund aimed at local businesses and community projects is being launched early next month by the Northern Devon Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG). The ‘Seafood and Festivals support fund’ aims to support new activity that promotes, uses and celebrates our local catch, marine environment or fishing culture or helps to strengthen the local market and supply chain for local fish. The fund is part of £300,000 of grant still available for local business or community projects – it will be launched at two drop-in events in Ilfracombe and

Northern Devon Skills Report Published

12th November 2013More than a quarter of local businesses in North Devon and Torridge report that skills gaps (where someone isn’t fully proficient at their job), has lost them business or customer orders, according to a new report published this month. The Northern Devon Skills Report has been produced by North Devon+, the economic regeneration company for North Devon and Torridge, with academic partners SERIO at Plymouth University, on behalf of the Northern Devon Employment & Skills Board (ESB). 341 local businesses took part in the survey, which has been supported by the North

Workshop helps North Devon graduates find employment

24th October 2013North Devon has a growing number of people who have successfully achieved degrees, yet remain unemployed or are underutilising their skills as they are not yet in a graduate level job, according to North Devon+, the chief economic delivery agency for North Devon and Torridge. With the competition for jobs at an all time high, the challenge for any job seeker is getting your CV or application noticed and securing that elusive interview with, or introduction to, an employer. To support local graduates in finding work or moving up the career ladder, a Graduate Workshop

North Devon Food Award winners announced at record breaking Foodfest

24th October 2013The winners of the prestigious North Devon Food Awards were unveiled on Sunday 20th October at the annual Foodfest event, North Devon’s premier food and drink festival. Businesses from across the region were named the best, after 1327 online votes were made by locals and holidaymakers throughout the summer. The Awards, sponsored by Cottage Holidays, celebrate the best food producers and retailers in the area in a number of categories, including Best Local Restaurant, Café and Pub. Top chef Michael Caines MBE of Gidleigh Park, who presented the winners with their

Annual Foodfest event set to be biggest ever

Foodfest, North Devon’s premier food and drink festival, will be taking place this Sunday (20th October) at Barnstaple’s Historic Pannier Market. The annual celebration of North Devon’s finest food will feature over 90 local food and drink exhibitors, chef demonstrations, tastings and live music. The winners of the North Devon Food Awards will also be announced at a special ceremony held on the day. The awards celebrate the best food producers and retailers in the area in a number of categories, including Best Local Restaurant, Café and Pub. This year's North Devon Foodfest will be

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