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Friday, December 01, 2023A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross project business engagement survey 2023 - enter to win a bottle of Champagne!
As the A30 project continues into the winter, we would appreciate it if you could take the time to fill in this survey, which should take no more than a minute. The survey can be found at this link: https://forms.office.com/e/N1e98NvzxW This survey tests our local stakeholders' understanding of the project and it can be anonymous if you wish - it is purely to check how we are communicating the project locally and allows us to identify areas for improvement. We've also included an option for you to
Friday, December 01, 2023Availability on digital billboard during the Truro Big Christmas Market
Exciting News for Truro! Get ready to shine during the Big Christmas Market with Rewind Radio's exclusive 3.5m x 2m digital billboard right in the heart of the excitement! Available from November 29th to December 23rd. Limited space left! Book a day, a week, or own the entire festive season. Prices start from just £50 per day plus VAT. Maximize your visibility and capture the festive spirit—reserve your spot now! Contact Richard Woods and the Rewind Radio team on 01209316420 or email him direct
Friday, December 01, 2023St Petrocs Urgently Appeals for Public Support as Winter Services Open to Address Rising Homelessness in Cornwall Amidst Severe Weather
St Petrocs, the independent Cornish charity dedicated to ending homelessness, is gearing up for one of its busiest winters as it opens its Winter Services emergency accommodation to support those facing homelessness in Cornwall. This comes as Cornwall experiences its first cold snap of the winter leading to the activation of SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) across the county. Figures for 2023 so far indicate a significant increase in people using St Petrocs' services compared to the previous year.
Thursday, November 30, 2023Give the Gift of Support: Shop and Raise for The Pearl Exchange this Christmas!
Give the Gift of Support: Shop and Raise for The Pearl Exchange this Christmas! As the festive season approaches, we invite you to make your festive shopping even more meaningful! Join easyfundraising, the online platform that allows you to raise FREE donations every time you shop for The Pearl Exchange. Whether you're snagging bargains in the Black Friday sales, hunting for that perfect Christmas gift, or treating yourself to some festive delights, your purchases can make a huge difference to our
Tuesday, November 28, 2023Falmouth firm receives award from the Ministry of Defence
A Falmouth leadership and team development training company has received an Armed Forces Covenant Silver Employer Award in recognition of its exceptional support of the armed forces community. Take Point Training was first presented with a bronze award in 2022 for its supportive employer policies and conduct. The Ministry of Defence Awards celebrate employers who go above and beyond in providing for its veterans, reservists, cadet force and their families, ensuring they receive fair treatment. Divided
Tuesday, November 28, 2023?Award Hat-Trick for SWIG Finance
SWIG Finance is celebrating a hat-trick of awards – all won at two separate events in Bristol during November. The company scooped two awards – Investment Company of the Year and Professional Services (Regional) at The Business Desk’s South West Business Masters Awards, and the Social Sustainability Award at Future Leap’s Sustainable Business Awards. The awards came after SWIG Finance announced record levels of impact lending in 2022/23, delivering over £14m to nearly 500 small businesses across the South
Monday, November 27, 2023Festive Celebrations at The Alverton in Truro
Wednesday, November 22, 2023Solar Boost for Green Body Shop
Car body repair shop, Fix Auto Penzance, is doubling its solar power capacity with help from Truro-based asset finance provider, Ignition. A new bank of 30kW panels has been installed on the paintshop roof, helping the company to keep energy costs down whilst continuing its ongoing commitment to operate in an environmentally responsible way. Established in 1988, Fix Auto Penzance is a carbon neutral organisation, which has integrated environmental conservation into its operations for many years. This
Tuesday, November 21, 2023Chamber Business Awards 2023: Flexi-Hex Crowned ‘Winner Of Winners’
An innovative plastic free packaging firm from Cornwall has been named ‘Winner of Winners’ at the British Chambers of Commerce ‘Chamber Business Awards 2023’. Flexi-Hex make sustainable honeycomb designed sleeve packaging, made from 100% recycled paper pulp. The firm, which was founded by twin brothers, Sam and Will Boex in 2017, has now sold more than 2 million packaging sleeves. The brothers set up the company after they noticed the large amount of plastic packaging that was used to wrap a
Tuesday, November 21, 2023Healthier Weight Strategy: Public Consultation
Obesity is complex with many different causes, these can be genetic, psychological, sociocultural, economic and environmental, it is not as simple as eating too much and moving too little. The evidence is now clear that the biggest factor influencing weight is the environments in which people live. Research also shows that obesity affects some people more than others. This isn't because they are different as individuals or lack motivation or willpower. It is because the conditions of their lives are
Sunday, November 19, 2023Double your CSR impact and receive promotion whilst helping Cornwall's disadvantaged children!
BF Adventure (Via Ferrata Cornwall's parent charity, formerly Bishop's Forum) is running a Big Give Christmas Challenge Campaign from 28th November - 5th December. During this time, donations made will be DOUBLED with the help of trusts and individual pledgers, with funds raised going to their Brighter Futures Fund. This fund supports their vital charity work with some of Cornwall's most vulnerable young people facing life's toughest challenges, from disabilities to mental ill-health, poverty, trauma and
Friday, November 17, 2023New leaders as PKF Francis Clark gears up for a new era
PKF Francis Clark has announced a transition to new leadership in preparation for the retirement of managing partner Andrew Richards next year.Paul Crocker has been elected to the role of chief executive officer, while Scott Bentley becomes chief operations officer. Both have been part of the firm’s management structure for some time, serving on both the firm’s executive committee and management board.Managing partner since 2016, Andrew will retire at the end of March 2024 after 37 years with the firm.
Thursday, November 16, 2023British Chambers of Commerce CEOs say now is the time to turn talk into investment
Dear Chancellor, We welcome your recent engagement with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) on the priorities for businesses ahead of the Autumn Statement next week. For local communities to thrive, they need business investment, but this has been too low for too long. We are writing today to reiterate our call for you to offer much-needed solutions to Britain's investment problem, and use the upcoming Statement to tackle the fundamental issues inhibiting growth in the UK: overhaul the planning
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023Christmas Charity Box Donation Station - Venton Conference Centre
Venton Conference Centre are delighted to be working with DISC Newquay as drop off centre for this years Christmas Food Box. For those families who need a little extra help this year, we're asking people to donate what they can (using the shopping list below), box it up in some festive wrapping and drop off at Venton, Summercourt.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023Turnaround cruises highlight of Falmouth Harbour’s record cruise season - News Release: 14/11/2023
The beguiling chance to step onto a luxury cruise liner to start and finish a holiday in Cornwall for the first time in decades has been a draw for thousands of passengers in a record season which has reinforced Falmouth Harbour’s reputation as a world class cruise destination and brought an estimated £4-6 million into the local economy. The 44 visits - up from 29 in 2022 - saw 11 of the largest ships at anchor in Falmouth Bay and the Carrick Roads where guests enjoyed the short tender ride through the
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Friday, November 10, 2023Coodes wins the first Medium Business Award in the South West
One of the South West’s longest established law firm, Coodes Solicitors, has been recognised for its outstanding work in the region, winning the Medium Business Award at the first ever South West Masters Awards. The South West Masters Awards were launched at the start of the year by TheBusinessDesk.com to recognise the leading businesses in the South West. The evening brought together business leaders from across the region to celebrate business success. Awards were handed out in 17 different categories
Thursday, November 09, 2023Double Your Donation to The Wave Project with the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023
After a competitive application process, The Wave Project has been selected to take part in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, with a fundraising target of £100,000! For one week only, any donation made to The Wave Project via Big Give will be doubled. And they need your help! Funds raised will be used to support life changing Surf Therapy programmes for children and young adults around the UK. During the campaign, donations to The Wave Project will be generously matched by The Big Give and EQ
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Sunday, November 05, 2023BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CORNWALL
The search is on to discover the Best Places to Work in Cornwall. Business Cornwall’s Best Places to Work 2024, supported by The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub and conducted in association with Best Companies Group, is on a quest to find and recognise the Duchy’s most progressive employers (15+ employees). The programme is based on the view of employers and the verdicts of employees over a number of key metrics, including leadership and planning, culture and communications, working environment,
Monday, October 23, 2023Cornwall Hugs’ 500th Guest on charity’s first ‘Walk & Talk’ Holiday
The charity, Cornwall Hugs, set up to offer respite to those affected by Grenfell Tower Fire, this week welcomed 17 new guests to its first ‘Walk & Talk’ holiday by the ocean. This holiday brings the total welcomed to Cornwall through the charity to 516. It was created specially for survivors and bereaved pensioners and their support workers who meet weekly for two hours to walk and talk in Kensington. Designed to support mental and physical well-being and re-forge community, this Cornwall Hugs holiday
Thursday, October 19, 2023Cornwall’s Toby Parkins recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders
THE co-founder of one of Cornwall's largest technology companies has received national recognition for leadership. Toby Parkins, from technology partner, Headforwards has been named One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2023. Created by investment partner LDC - part of Lloyds Banking Group, and supported by The Times, The LDC Top 50 champions UK business leaders pushing for growth and building successful medium-sized businesses. The leaders featured in The LDC Top 50 are
Monday, October 09, 2023North Coast Dinner at the Cove in October 2023
On the north coast, in Hayle, on Friday 20th October, Chef Patron at the Cove, Rupert Cooper is hosting a fundraising dinner for the Fishermen’s Mission. It’s stunning location, wonderful view of the sea, the sands and St Ives and a venue known for great quality. Rupert will be joined alongside Ben Ambridge & Guy Owen to curate a fish inspired 5 course dinner. Guy, Executive Head Chef at the St Enodoc hotel has an incredible reputation for refined and superbly creative menus across the Southwest. Ben,
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Thursday, October 05, 2023Stephens Scown celebrates top ranking in independent legal guide
Stephens Scown has announced another strong year, with individuals and teams highly ranked in the definitive industry guide. This includes the firm’s Family, Commercial Property and Employment teams once again retaining the highest possible ranking. As well as retaining the highest ranking in three sections of the 2024 guide, Stephens Scown is ranked in a total of 18 areas based on feedback received from both clients and peers. In addition, ten of the firm’s legal advisors have been marked for praise,
Tuesday, October 03, 2023Cornwall’s Treveth becomes one of the first UK developers to achieve B Corp status
Cornwall’s Treveth becomes one of the first UK developers to achieve B Corp status Cornish developer Treveth has been awarded the prestigious, and globally recognised, B Corporation (B Corp) certification after taking the lead on bringing sustainable new build homes and commercial developments to Cornwall, for Cornish people. Just four years after its launch, Treveth has become one of the first developers in the UK to achieve the rigorous requirements of the respected B Corp certification.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023Steve Ellis
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Steve Ellis. Whilst Steve had been very unwell, his passing has come as a shock to us all. Steve led St Petrocs for over 20 years in his role as Chief Executive and when he stepped down in April 2022, remained actively involved with the charity as Vice President. Steve was a recognisable figure and voice in Cornish society. Many of you will have met Steve over the years and seen the impact of his dedication to St Petrocs. His care for every
Wednesday, August 16, 2023About the BSG
About The BSG; We are a carbon neutral solution for business supplies and services, including Office Products, Litho and Digital Print, Managed Print Solutions, Office Interiors, Corporate Merchandise, Workwear & PPE. We also have a Creative Design Studio who cater for your website needs. We have in-house experts, whether it’s for print or corporate merchandise, an office furniture plan, or if you’d like to review your uniforms or website, we have very experienced people that can jump on a TEAMS call
Monday, August 14, 2023Unlocking Digital Potential: {n}.bora's Cornish Business Digital Maturity Survey 2023
The Cornish Business Digital Maturity Survey 2023 is here! This comprehensive survey, issued to the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce members and managed by {n}.bora, a trusted name in Digital Transformation, Project Management, and IT Services, is excited to open doors for local businesses of all sizes in Cornwall to delve into the realm of digital technology, evaluate their technological landscape, and gain insights into the ever-evolving world of business digitisation. The survey presents an opportunity
Thursday, August 10, 2023David Beaumont to support strategic growth at Stephens Scown
With over 30 years’ experience in corporate banking, leading large regional teams to meet the needs of SME and Mid Corporate clients, David Beaumont has joined leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP as Strategic Growth Consultant. Initially tasked with helping Stephens Scown to turbo-boost its growth aspirations in Somerset and beyond, with the Firm having just opened a new office in Taunton, he will also support the delivery of its wider strategic goals. In addition, David will help to maintain
Thursday, August 03, 2023Talk in an Elevator Day: How to Perfect Your Elevator Pitch for Networking Events
Networking at an event is a fantastic way to meet new people and like-minded individuals, creating connections and fostering professional relationships. Attending a networking event puts you in a room full of other business professionals from all industries, but ensuring that you make sure the time is well spent is important, which is where the perfect elevator pitch comes in. What is an Elevator Pitch? An elevator pitch is a brief description of yourself, where you work and your role,
Thursday, August 03, 2023Whyfield welcomes four new team members and promotes four team members, all in the space of a month!
Four talented new members of the team have started and are settling into their new roles at Whyfield, in Threemilestone. • Jenna Rundle, a Charted Accountant, has joined as their new Accounts Manager, managing and mentoring their accountants and bookkeepers, as well as looking after a portfolio of clients. • Matt Luff has joined as their Team Lead, supporting management and the team with day-to-day activities, work plans, HR, and personal development. • Nicole Taylor and Beth Roberts have joined as
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Thursday, July 27, 2023THE FIRST NON-SAILING, SAILING REGATTA
Earlier in the year, the Children's Sailing Trust began preparations for the re-launch of their previously annual Inter-schools Regatta that had been a highlight in the sailing calendar, pre-pandemic. Excited meetings were held, invites created, medals ordered and polished and, most importantly, sponsorship pleas answered by the generous financial services company, Saffery Champness, without whom the event wouldn’t have been able to go ahead. And then they saw the forecast. "We’re used to some weather
Wednesday, June 28, 2023Cornwall’s 30 Under 30 Award Winners
At the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, we strive to acknowledge and showcase some of the best talents in the county with our 30 Under 30 Awards. We have been running these awards for eight years now, highlighting some of Cornwall’s bright young minds proudly. This year we were astounded by everyone, which is why we want to highlight some talented individuals from the awards, including some Chamber of Commerce members. Our Top 30 Under 30 in Cornwall 2023 The number of qualified candidates in
Tuesday, April 25, 2023Isles of Scilly Steamship Group secures private funding for new passenger and cargo vessels
Isles of Scilly Steamship Group secures private funding for new passenger and cargo vessels The Isles of Scilly is to get new passenger and freight vessels following the announcement today [Tuesday, 18th April] of a major privately funded ship building programme by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group. The new Scillonian passenger ferry and two new freight vessels will set sail by March 2026. The £42m project will be the single biggest investment in the 103-year history of the Company. The deal will
Sunday, March 19, 2023Reminder - rail improvement works starting on Monday
We just wanted to remind you that Network Rail will be replacing the track running through Taunton station from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March. This means no trains can call at Taunton during this time. As a result, no trains will run between Castle Cary/Weston-super-Mare and Taunton/Tiverton Parkway. Buses will replace trains on these routes. Our long-distance services to Devon and Cornwall will run on a diversion via Honiton, extending journey times by around an hour. Trains will run to an amended
Thursday, March 16, 2023Spring Budget: Hunt the Unleaked Items
Spring Budget: Hunt the Unleaked Items By Martyn Page, Investment Director, Worldwide Financial Planning AT lunchtime on Wednesday, in a set piece of political theatre, Chancellor Hunt unveiled those few remaining bits of the Budget not already leaked to the media. These included reducing the amount of tax due on a pub pint of draught beer, although supermarkets still retain their tax advantage here. The duty on draught beer is actually paid by the brewers so we need to see how much of this they pass
Thursday, March 16, 2023Rail Strike Thursday 16th & Saturday 18th March
You may have seen reports that the RMT have suspended strike action at Network Rail ahead of a referendum on a new deal. Members of the TSSA union (management and control staff) have also accepted the proposed pay rise and deal at train operators. While this is welcome news, the RMT strike action at train operators continues and RMT (station and on board staff) will be on strike next Thursday 16 March, Saturday 18 March, Thursday 30 March and Saturday 1 April. Many parts of our network will
Wednesday, March 15, 2023Charity Show in Redruth raising money for The Hugs Foundation – Rescue Pony Dude Visits the Theatre!
Charity Show in Redruth raising money for The Hugs Foundation – Rescue Pony Dude Visits the Theatre! Liz Nolan presents Kids & Co in ‘The Witches’ at the Regal Theatre, Redruth on Sunday 26th March, with performances at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets are selling fast from the Regal Theatre box office and website, from £7.50 for under 18s, and £13 for adults, with private boxes and family tickets also available. See www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk for more details. This exciting tale, told in dance, music and
Tuesday, March 14, 2023What can we expect in the Spring Budget this week?
What can we expect in the Spring Budget this week? By Martyn Page, Investment Director at Worldwide Financial Planning CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt will announce his Spring Budget on Wednesday. At the same time the government’s independent assessor, the Office of Budget Responsibility, releases its latest forecasts for growth and borrowing. The Chancellor has already seen these – so expect him to be cautious. He has also said that any money available for tax cuts would prioritise businesses over
Monday, March 13, 2023Acceleration Through Innovation Celebrates 6-Year Legacy of Business Innovation
The Cornish business support programme, Acceleration Through Innovation (ATI), celebrated its 6-year legacy of innovation at its final event, named Celebrating Innovation, on March 7 at the Atlantic Hotel, Newquay. Over 60 small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have engaged with the programme gathered in support, to celebrate all they have achieved together and hear about the impact the project has had on businesses throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. One such Bude business
Wednesday, March 08, 20232023 February Big Breakfast - Big Sound Truro Cathedral
28 February 2023Big Breakfast - Big Sound! Cornwall Chamber of Commerce sings with Truro Cathedral Choristers and proudly celebrates their Coronation news! Truro Cathedral Choir and Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Members (photo credit Chris Yacoubian) Cornwall Chamber of Commerce chalked up a ‘musical first’ this week when 34 much younger leaders - Truro Cathedral’s Choristers - joined them for their ‘Big Breakfast’ networking event at the Alverton Hotel. The 100+ members learned about the intense
Monday, February 20, 2023Tech agency finalises acquisition as growth continues
Tech agency finalises acquisition as growth continues A commercial deal between two Cornish tech agencies has been finalised. A commercial agreement between forward-thinking tech agency, Thought Quarter, and Bodmin-based, Tanist, has been finalised. This agreement will see Thought Quarter acquire all web development and hosting clients, both current and future, from Tanist. Tanist have decided to streamline their current services, focus solely on IT support services and hardware installation as
Monday, December 19, 2022The Importance of Upskilling for Business Growth
Running a business involves honing a range of skills that will benefit your business. Your employees are an extension of your business, which is why investing in the upskilling of your employees can bring new skills and ideas to the table that may not have been available before. What is Upskilling? Upskilling provides additional training for your team members, allowing them to expand their skills and knowledge about particular areas of the business. Unlike training your employees,
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Wednesday, February 16, 20225 Tips to Make Your Business Award Application Stand Out
When applying for a business award, it can be easy to feel pressure to make your entry as good as possible. But what should you include in your entry? Cornwall Chamber has created a list of top tips to represent your business effectively. Register your business for the Cornwall Business Awards today. Choose the Right Category & Don’t Copy and Paste Before you even begin to write your business award application, you need to ensure that you are applying for relevant categories that fit your
Friday, February 11, 202210 Free Business Resources for Growth
When looking for resources for your business growth, it can be difficult to know where to look for sources that are affordable, particularly when considering a business within the startup process where budget is limited. At Cornwall Chamber, we have compiled a list of 10 free business resources to help you get started. Business Support Helpline The business support helpline is a resource provided by the government to take any calls and questions you may have about your business and its
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Thursday, April 22, 2021Cornish agency shortlisted for award on 1st birthday
A Cornish marketing agency has been thriving since its launch at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and now it has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as they celebrate their first birthday. Kraken Marketing was founded in April 2020 by Lyssa-Fêe Crump after a decade of working in-house with Cornish companies. She saw a need for an Agile agency that took a data-driven approach to marketing tech companies. She wanted to help them discover their brand identity and explore why their
Thursday, April 22, 2021Cornish tech company doubles in size and is helping other companies recover after COVID-19
A Cornish tech company has doubled in size during the coronavirus pandemic and is now helping other businesses bounce back. hiyield was founded 3 years ago by Matt Ville, Ben Short, and Mike Roberts. Since then the business has been growing rapidly, reporting 52% growth this year, while helping startups, scale-ups, and enterprise innovators unlock their digital potential. COVID-19 led to the hiyield team moving to work remotely however, their company culture allowed them to transition
Monday, November 30, 2020SAPC happy to unveil 2021 calendar
The highly-anticipated St Austell Printing Company Calendar has been unveiled, once again featuring artwork by talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students. This year’s theme is “Happy Place”. With health and wellbeing being very-much at the forefront of people’s minds, the SAPC team wanted to use the 2021 calendar to acknowledge and promote the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. Thousands of calendars have been manufactured and are being sent to the company’s clients
Monday, November 02, 2020SAPC offset full operational carbon footprint to become a “Carbon Balanced Printer”.
St Austell Printing Company has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that we have become one of a handful of printers in the UK to become an official “Carbon Balanced Printer”. The certification is attained by offsetting the company’s entire operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat. This is part of a scheme operated by the World Land Trust, of which Sir David Attenborough is a Patron. In the first year, St Austell Printing Company has
Monday, September 21, 2020SAPC lend support to Surfers Against Sewage
SAPC have announced a membership of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 250 Club. Based in St Agnes, Surfers Against Sewage are a national charity dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. The 250 Club is a business membership scheme designed to support SAS in their ongoing campaigns to help protect the UK’s unique coastal environment. Beth Mayman, SAPC’s Operations Manager said: “We’re passionate about sustainability and the environment. Being based in Cornwall and overlooking St
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