Business Cornwall

Penzance-based West Cornwall Cottage Holidays (WCCH) has strengthened its customer relations team.

A Penryn-based marketeer has won recognition from internet giant Google for her excellence in internet marketing.

Falmouth-based marketing consultancy East Points West has launched a new social enterprise division.

Imerys Minerals and EGS Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in identifying sites that are viable for developing power plants using engineered geothermal systems in Cornwall and Devon.

Bodmin-based IT specialist Zantra Technology has been on the acquisition trail.

Matthew Clarke talks to local businesses and organisations about yesterday’s Budget annoucement.

While saying there are “definitely positive signs”, Harland Accountants’ Deborah Edwards said more needs to be done to help cash flow in the economy.

Cornwall FSB chairman Kevin Oliver has given a cautious welcome to today’s Budget, but with reservations.

The IoD in the South West has voiced its approval for the Chancellor’s Budget.

This afternoon’s Budget has some “positive news” for local businesses, according to Winter Rule partner Scott Bentley.

Estate Agent Miller & Son has added an experienced valuer and surveyor to its busy Truro-based commercial and business transfer department.

A primary school in North Devon has converted to an academy in just four weeks with the help of Cornish law firm Coodes Solicitors.

Following the success of last year’s event the dates have been announced for the second Fal Fish Festival, which forms one of the main events in the 2011 Greenbank Fal River Festival.

Truro-based accountant and business adviser Lang Bennetts has announced its first expansion out of the city with the opening of a harbourside office at Greenbank Quay, Falmouth.

The Cornwall Development Company, together with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), are seeking professional services companies to make up a preferred suppliers list for investor services.

People living in the south west are among the happiest in the UK and the least likely to hit the bottle when times get tough, according to a new study.

More businesses in Cornwall are looking to undertake training in the next 12 months as the economy recovers from recession, according to a report from PFA Research.

The Eden Project will host Cornwall’s first exhibition of sustainable building on April 8 and 9.

A Cornish PR agency has celebrated its eleventh year in business with a new look and website.

South West travel agency Newell’s TRAVEL has been named Outstanding Agency of the Year by the Global Travel Group.