Singing for their beer!
Cornish ‘boy band’ Fisherman’s Friends are singing for their beer after agreeing a novel partnership with St Austell Brewery.
Audio: Trencherman’s Guide launch
The annual listing of the best restaurants in the south west was launched in Padstow today – The Trencherman’s Guide.
Uni approval for Therapy Partnership
The Cornwall Therapy Partnership, formerly Bodmin Psychotherapy and Counselling Centre, has gained University approval from Birmingham City University, for its psychotherapy training programme.
Doing business with the east
Export Cornwall is holding its quarterly networking presentation later this month in Falmouth.
Port plans go on show
New proposals for the future of Falmouth Docks will be unveiled to the public this week, signalling a major step forward in the Port of Falmouth Development Initiative.
Meet Cornwall’s Sporting Hero
Cornish Olympic gold medallist Ed Coode is speaking at a special evening next month to support farming charity the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI).
Audio and Video: LEP roundtable debate
Matthew Clarke reports from Friday’s roundtable discussion on the forthcoming Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
A lively and sometimes heated debate took place featuring a panel comprising George Eustice (MP), James Staughton (St Austell Brewery), Kevin Oliver (FSB), Sue Hook (Sapience HR), Tom Flanagan (Cornwall Council), Richard Glover (Cornwall Chamber), Toby Parkins (UKNetWeb) and Jonathan Coote (Cornwall Business Forum).
Renewables investment welcomed
An £860 million fund to grow the take-up of renewable heat generation in the UK has been welcomed by Stephen Scown’s renewable team as a ‘great opportunity’ for local businesses.
‘Steady growth’ for Cornish Mutual
South west general insurance firm Cornish Mutual is reporting “steady growth” during 2010 ahead of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) later this month (March 31).
Spiral opening workspace extension
A £600k office and factory extension for Cornwall-based Spiral Construction Ltd is due to be officially opened today by West Cornwall MP Andrew George.
Click here for our Live LEP Webinar
Business Cornwall magazine will be webcasting live this afternoon from a roundtable debate to discuss the opportunities and issues presented by the forthcoming Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
A number of high profile guests will be debating the pertinent issues surrounding the LEP, including MP George Eustice, Cornwall Council corporate director Tom Flanagan and representatives from the Duchy’s private sector.
Bush teams with CHSW
A Truro telecommunications company is calling for local businesses to join them to help a local cause.
Newquay votes ‘yes’ to BID
A third Business Improvement District (BID) is set to be formed in Cornwall following an overwhelming ‘yes’ vote from Newquay’s businesses.
Major expansion for WWA
Truro-based international construction consultancy Ward Williams Associates (WWA) has acquired another Cornish consultancy and announced the opening of a new office in Saudi Arabia.
Classic Cottages expands team
Specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages has appointed a new booking office consultant.
Don’t raise interest rates – IoD
A leading business group has warned about the consequences of a rise in interest rates.
Managing IP seminar
Businesses embracing innovation and technology are invited to a free seminar being held by experts from Coodes Solicitors and Winter Rule Chartered Accountants.