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Exeter not involved enough in Somerset-Devon LEP, says Hassan
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, which is currently awaiting government approval, has come under fire at an Insider panel debate for failing to properly represent Exeter and its economy in its proposed form.
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Deals
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Zantra Technology hits acquisition trail
Bodmin-based Zantra Technology is on the acquisition trail, according to managing director Karen Broad. She told Insider that IT support specialist Zantra was still on the lookout after completing the buyout of the JAD Logic and JIS businesses from JAD Group for an undisclosed sum. She said: “We need to keep on moving forward and further acquisitions is one of our plans for growth.”
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PM launches StartUp Britain
David Cameron has launched StartUp Britain, a campaign which aims to help new entrepreneurs. More than 60 brands have pledged millions of pounds to support the project which is offering backing worth about £1,500 in areas including IT training and internet advertising.
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Property
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Bridgwater housing development gets the go-ahead
A 216-home development on the site of the former Gerber Juice factory in Bridgwater has been granted planning permission. Taylor Wimpey will now start work on the scheme.
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Thrifty expands into Derby
Exeter-based Thrifty Car and Van Rental has expanded into Derby. The vehicle rental business has opened up at an industrial premises in Mansfield Road. Innes England was the agent on the deal.
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Business
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Panel to debate Swindon’s prospects
Next week, Insider is holding a panel-and-audience breakfast debate in Swindon, and there are still available places at this free-to-attend event, which takes place on Wednesday 6 April.
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Merlin Entertainments is flying high
Poole-based Merlin Entertainments has revealed that group revenues are up and visitor numbers have increased for the year ended 25 December 2010. The group has also been boosted through new park openings and by acquiring new locations.
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Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly name LEP chairman
Chris Pomfret has been named as the first chair of the Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
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SciSys perform “ahead of expectations”
Chippenham-based IT services provider SciSys revealed that operating profit and revenue is up for the year ended 31 December 2010.
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SuperGroup COO steps down
Cheltenham-based fashion retailer SuperGroup has confirmed that its chief operating officer, Diane Savory, has decided to step down from the board.
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