£9M boost for innovation academy
University College Falmouth (UCF) has secured £9 million of funding for its new Academy of Innovation & Research (AIR).
A&P buys MacGregor Yacht premises
The former McGregor Yacht premises in Penryn, known as South West Boatyard, have been sold to the A&P Group.
Partner status for NetInsight
A team of Cornish ecommerce consultants has signed up as a professional partner for one of the world’s fastest-growing ecommerce platforms.
IFA expands training
Following the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), a Cornish firm of independent financial advisers is expanding its programme of training.
Editor’s blog: The hard work starts here
Now the hard work begins. That seems to be overwhelming message following Vince Cable’s invitation yesterday for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to move forward with its own Local Enterprise Partnership.
While the Government published its White Paper yesterday mapping out its vision for local growth, as ever with these things, there remain some unanswered questions as to how the LEP will pan out exactly.
We haven’t got long, however, as come March time the RDA it is intended to replace will be no more.
Audio: LEP reaction
UKNetWeb managing director Toby Parkins tells Kernowpods.com’s Matthew Clarke why the LEP is such a big opportunity for Cornwall and the Isles of the Scilly. Click here.
MPs welcome LEP news
Local MPs have welcomed today’s earlier announcement that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is to be invited to form its own Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
Truro steps back in time
Truro’s Lemon Street is going back in time this weekend as part of a new BBC Learning Hands on History project and landmark BBC One series.
Green light for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly LEP
The Government has today given the green light to the formation of a Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
Cornwall Food and Drink launch
A new business venture has been launched to promote the Cornish food and drink sector.
