Business Cornwall

A major conference discussing the importance of Cornish distinctiveness to the Duchy’s commercial sector is being held next month.

Businesses interested in finding out more about some of the research projects being delivered by University College Falmouth (UCF) can do so next week at a free event entitled ‘Digital Economy: research in practice’.

A senior risk meteorologist has hit back at the Chancellor of the Exchequer for blaming the part the weather has played in stalling Britain’s economic revival.

Cornwall Chamber of Commerce chief executive Richard Glover discusses plans for this year’s Cornwall Business Fair, taking place on Truro’s Lemon Quay on May 18.

A new team of specialist lawyers is being set up to service the legal needs of Cornwall’s food and drink industry.

A new website offering local residents and holidaymakers the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of Cornish activities and experiences has been launched by self-catering holiday specialist Aspects Holidays.

South West law firm Coodes Solicitors is launching a specialist service for schools working to become Academies following the introduction of new legislation.

The county’s premier performance venue Hall for Cornwall has halved the amount of waste heading to landfill over the past five years as it moves to become a carbon neutral theatre.

Despite current gloomy headlines about unemployment, regional accountant Bishop Fleming continues to expand.

Cornish holiday lettings company Classic Cottages has appointed a new managing director.

The low carbon economy has been the focus of major conference at St Mellion today. Matthew Clarke talks to event organiser Candida Whitmill of Oxford Innovation, and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, Lord Jonathan Marland, on how businesses can successfully move forward, but with less environmental impact.

Holiday let specialist Cornish Gems has recruited a new team member to help take its luxury Cornish Cribs division to a new level.

Eden Project chief executive Tim Smit has received an honorary knighthood.

The county’s largest training provider, Cornwall College Business (CCB), has unveiled details of a new range of short training courses.

A detailed plan of how £750k could be spent on improving business for over 450 businesses in Newquay has been published this week by Newquay BID, the not for profit limited company behind the proposed Business Improvement District (BID).

Manufacturers in the south west are being urged to start the year by having their say on the future of industry support.

Hotel occupancy levels in Cornwall increased by just over 2% in 2010 on the year before, according to the latest findings from accountant and business adviser Winter Rule.

A family-owned Cornish business has sounded an optimistic note for the county’s tourism industry with a £4 million pound investment programme involving up to 30 new jobs at three locations.

Funding has been secured to offer a full time job to a graduate living in Cornwall who has made a massive impression during her temporary employment.

Matthew Clarke asks Cornwall Chamber of Commerce chief executive Richard Glover, what impact today’s decision by Ryanair to pull out of Newquay Airport will have on the local business scene.