Heart of the South West LEP

The functions of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership have transferred to the principal local authorities in Devon and Somerset as part of new Government policy, effective April 1, 2024. @Devoncc @Somersetcouncil @plymouthcc @Torbay_Council

On 12th June, the Devon #RegionalRoadshow offers business leaders a platform to 🗣️ Elevate regional interests nationally 🤝 Connect with investors 💡 Drive positive change for our economy Secure your seat: greatsouthwest.co.uk/devon-business…

Join @TechSWofficial for the Angel Investor Programme Investor Showcase on March 14th 💸 Secure your spot to connect with potential investors,discover funding opportunities, and network with like-minded entrepreneurs: bit.ly/3uShgjr @innovateUK

Unlocking Growth: Discover the opportunities available at the PASD Freeport The Government have recently announced that tax benefits for Freeports have been extended to 2031. Find out more what this means for your business by attending our April event pasdfreeport.com/unlocking-grow…

.@_ThisIsGravity has confirmed its partnership with @agratas_e to build a gigafactory on its 600-acre site in Somerset, creating 4,000 new jobs and thousands more in the wider supply chain. Read more: shorturl.at/lmwZ3 #CleanGrowth @SomersetCouncil

Gravity is proud to confirm that its primary occupier will be @agratas_e, the global battery business within @TataCompanies. This £4 billion investment to deliver a 40GWh Gigafactory will create up to 4,000 new jobs and thousands more in the supply chain. thisisgravity.co.uk/gravity-welcom…

A report into the potential for a social impact investment fund sets out case studies that show how place-based social impact investment in other areas has helped support and enhance local places and organisations. Read the full report here: shorturl.at/auHRY @AchieveGood

Don’t miss the @WEAFevents Annual Expo on 6th March! Engage with industry experts in insightful discussions and lively debates on how the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing sectors can achieve 'More with Less.' Get your ticket now: shorturl.at/mvDG8 @Renishawplc

👥📚 Businesses in Exeter, East Devon & Mid Devon, explore the benefits of hiring & apprenticeships at our event on 21st March, 10am-2pm at the Business Innovation Hub, #Petroc, Tiverton. Avoid pitfalls, legal insights & #Networking lunch included! …renticeships-prosper.eventbrite.co.uk

Funded by the UK Government through the UK shared prosperity fund, this project, #TheFutureisGreen, delivers courses across Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly, providing necessary skills for a greener economy- March 14th 9:30-13:30 Book/find out more : sites.exeter.ac.uk/greenskills/

Access to Finance SW and @TechSWofficial will deliver the South West Investment Summit 2024 on 20 March! Join the free Access to Finance SW platform to explore opportunities of the investment landscape: shorturl.at/ciyV4 @GreatSouthWest_ @DeepbridgeCap

The race to net zero is on, but where do you start? @PlymUni’s Stepping up to Net Zero: Assessing your product's impact tomorrow will help you understand the impact of your product. Find out more and book your space: shorturl.at/fhzAT @SWMAS_ltd

A commemorative plaque has been unveiled at Platinum Parkway today, as the scheme approaches its first anniversary. The plaque was unveiled by Councillor Mark Lowry, Cabinet Member for Finance, during a visit by @NationalHways and @HeartofSWLEP

The Innovation Hub is now open in Exeter city centre 🎉and they now have their own socials! Visit the hub’s LinkedIn, @ InnovationHubExeter and Instagram page @ innovationhubexeter to see some of the recent events and workshops that have taken place 🌟 #Innovationhub

🚀 Big news! Train4Tomorrow has secured £6.4M from the Dept for Education for 2024/2025, offering 2000+ adults in Devon new Skills Bootcamps in childcare, HGV driving, film production & more! Upskill now: train4tomorrow.org.uk #SkillsBootcamps #Train4Tomorrow #DevonBusiness

Is your business in the Aerospace or Advanced Manufacturing industry? Don’t miss the WEAF Annual Expo & Conference on 6th March in Gloucester. Get your ticket now:shorturl.at/mvDG8 #Aerospace #AdvancedManufacturing #WEAF @Leonardo_live @iAero_SW

Hinkley Point C’s tunnels are ready for the connection to the Bristol Channel to be completed. Six liner shafts have been installed – ready for final connection to the tunnels, which will provide cooling water to the nuclear power station. #BuiltByUs

Accelerate your business's growth with Access to Finance SW. Their newest resource: a recording of the ‘Accelerate Growth: Investor Secrets for CEOs & Owner-Managers’ webinar is now available on the free platform. Sign up now: lnkd.in/e5E-RahC @TechSWofficial

Free Business Club sessions by @Tindlenewsltd are designed to provide business owners with new and innovative marketing ideas. The sessions take place from 11th-15th March. Register for the Devon event: devonbusinessclub.com @chamber_devon

We’re delighted to announce £118k funding for the @CFCM_Exeter, to develop a new AI engineering lab. The project will offer a unique blend of human-AI interaction for designing novel products, systems, and services. Find out more: shorturl.at/goFHV @UniofExeter