2008 December | Business Cornwall

Cornwall business sentiment catches up with UK

For the first time this year a major quarterly survey of Cornwall’s business community shows a decrease in optimism. None of the key indicators were more positive than the previous quarter.

Written on December 19, 2008 | Posted in Economy, Networking, Press Releases, Surveys, Tourism Sector | Comments Off

Newquay Airport to reopen

Newquay Airport reopens tomorrow after finally being granted an operating licence from the Civil Aviation Authority.

Written on December 19, 2008 | Posted in Convergence, Economy, Expansion, Newquay, Roads and Transportation, Tourism Sector | Comments Off

Penzance Heliport to close

There are fears that Penzance could turn into ghost town following the news that the helicopter company which operates the Isles of Scilly air link is moving to Lands End to save money.

Written on December 19, 2008 | Posted in Economy, Retail, Roads and Transportation, Tourism Sector | 2 comments

South West manufacturers welcome industrial commitment

South west manufacturers have welcomed the government’s pledge to provide greater support to the UK’s industrial base.

Written on December 18, 2008 | Posted in Economy, Expansion, Green and Environmental, Press Releases, Public Sector | Comments Off

CBI chief warns of rocky ride

The strength of Cornwall’s public sector and investment in training and education could be key to the county riding out the recession, said a leading light in British industry in Falmouth on Monday.

Written on December 18, 2008 | Posted in Convergence, Economy, Events and Networking, Finance and Investment, Networking, Networking and Business Support, Press Releases, Seminars | Comments Off

J Sainsbury looks to Flambards

Acting on behalf of the Flambards Experience, property consultants Alder King have secured outline planning permission for the construction of a new Sainsbury’s supermarket on a site owned by their client in Helston.

Written on December 17, 2008 | Posted in Building and Construction, Economy, Press Releases, Retail, Tourism Sector | Comments Off

Calling all manufacturers

The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is partnering with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to deliver the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2009 (MX 2009), which has been dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the manufacturing industry.

Written on December 17, 2008 | Posted in Advice, Awards, Economy, Events and Networking, Networking and Business Support, Press Releases | Comments Off

Airport closure costing millions claim

The Devon and Cornwall Business Council (DCBC) has claimed that the closure of Newquay Airport has already cost the local economy millions of pounds.

Written on December 16, 2008 | Posted in Building and Construction, Convergence, Economy, Newquay, Roads and Transportation | Comments Off

Marina plans at Boat Show

The plans for Cornwall’s state-of-the-art Port Falmouth Marina will be on display at the London International Boat Show at Excel, London Docklands, January 9-18.

Written on December 16, 2008 | Posted in Building and Construction, Economy, Events and Networking, Networking and Business Support, Press Releases | Comments Off