Business Cornwall

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.

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).

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.

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.

A Truro telecommunications company is calling for local businesses to join them to help a local cause.

A third Business Improvement District (BID) is set to be formed in Cornwall following an overwhelming ‘yes’ vote from Newquay’s businesses.

The Last Word with Outset Cornwall YTKO programme director Kate McEwen

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.

Ginsters is officially more popular than Kylie Minogue.

Specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages has appointed a new booking office consultant.