2009 April | Business Cornwall

Brainstorming Cornwall’s Digital Future

As well as an opportunity to meet up with fellow social media users, guests at the next Cornwall Social Media Café will be able to feedback on issues that affect the digital industry in Cornwall.

The second Social Media Café will be an informal event on Tuesday May 12, at Veritgo Bar (http://www.vertigotruro.com/) in Truro. As part of the evening, guests will have the opportunity to feedback on the Government’s recently published, interim Digital Britain report.

Written on April 30, 2009 | Posted in Networking, Press Releases | Comments Off

Concept welcomes Euro working time decision

Leading regional recruitment specialist Concept Staffing has welcomed the retention of the UK opt-out from the European Working Time Directive.

Written on April 30, 2009 | Posted in Economy, Press Releases, Public Sector | Comments Off

Doors reopen on St Austell Learning Centre

The St Austell Learning Centre is set to be re-launched next week by local MP Matthew Taylor.

Written on April 30, 2009 | Posted in Advice, Economy, Press Releases | Comments Off

Campaign launched to fight rural tax bombshell

A campaign has been launched to fight proposed tax changes that could impact on thousands of rural business across the region.

Written on April 30, 2009 | Posted in Advice, Campaigns, Economy, Press Releases, Tourism Sector | Comments Off

St Austell redevelopment secures top award

Contractors working on St Austell’s £75 million town centre redevelopment scheme are celebrating after being recognised with a top industry award for good practice.

Written on April 30, 2009 | Posted in Awards, Building and Construction, Economy, Housing and Development, Press Releases, Public Sector, Retail | Comments Off

E.ON quits Wave Hub project

Energy company E.ON and partner Ocean Prospect have today announced that they have withdrawn from the Wave Hub project off the north Cornish coast.

Written on April 29, 2009 | Posted in Economy, Green and Environmental, Press Releases | Comments Off

Roberts joins DHBC

Truro-based Darren Healey Building Contractors Ltd (DHBC) has appointed Mark Roberts, one of the best-known figures in the south west construction industry, as its first dedicated new business development manager.

Written on April 29, 2009 | Posted in Appointments, Building and Construction, Press Releases | Comments Off

Cornwall Business Awards shortlist revealed

The shortlist for next month’s Cornwall Business Awards at the St Mellion International Golf and Country Club has been announced.

Written on April 29, 2009 | Posted in Awards, Economy, Events and Networking, Networking and Business Support, Press Releases | Comments Off

FSB poll gives Budget thumbs down

Most small businesses will be negatively affected by increases in fuel and alcohol duty announced in last week’s Budget, a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed.

Written on April 28, 2009 | Posted in Advice, Economy, Press Releases, Public Sector | Comments Off