Business Cornwall

Financial and legal experts from across the South West have joined forces to host the first ever seminar in the region by the UK’s newest stock exchange PLUS, which is dedicated to the needs of growing companies.

A virtual party hosted over the internet by Cornish based web developers, UKNetWeb, attracted a crowd of nearly fifty people last week as they launched their new corporate website and a free guide to using emerging technology to survive a recession. The innovative party was planned by the company to demonstrate how businesses can use emerging technology to cut business running costs while adding new and exciting ways of promoting their businesses.

A report by MPs into the consequences of rising energy bills is most welcome but the timing of the report has raised concerns for the Federation of Small Businesses, Cornwall Regional Committee.

One of Cornwall’s largest architectural practices is celebrating the first anniversary of its move to a larger base in Truro with further expansion and an optimistic assessment of the county’s business climate.

Pan-European digital marketing agency, Guava, has added another prestigious name to its client portfolio by signing a search marketing deal with FMCG giant Mars Drinks.

A recent survey has revealed that 84% of Insolvency Practitioners in the south west have seen increased business insolvencies in the last three months - and cited the economic slowdown as a major contributor to 79% of the business failures in the region in that time.

The Learning and Skills Council (South West) is urging Cornwall employers to commit to training their staff to celebrate the first anniversary of the Skills Pledge.

Dozens of new offers of finance, support and free training Cornish companies will find it easier to net the help they need to overcome the credit crunch, after 30 more organisations were added to a free online service helping businesses to find financial and practical support.

Orecon, the South West wave to energy developer, has announced a major new addition to its team bringing the company’s total combined offshore experience to nearly 200 years. The appointment of Clive Adshead as Director of Marine Operations continues Orecon’s tradition of recruiting world-class marine managers with real hands-on experience of offshore operations.

St Austell Brewery has signed a sponsorship deal to support Exeter City Football Club through the Brewery's flagship Tribute Ale brand.