Express & Echo (Exeter, UK)

Riding Out Recession Sees City Partnership Busier Than Ever Before

Name, age & current position: Bob Clay, 53, an associate with Gates Partnership, a firm of construction consultants and chartered quantity surveyors. We also launched a new health and safety company last year called Gates Safety Management to act as construction design and management co-ordinators. First job (& pay-packet): I was 18 and a technician in a soil mechanics laboratory. The pay was Pounds 15 per week -- the bed and breakfast where I stayed cost Pounds 9.50 per week. What I've done ...

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City airline's maintenance department scoops award Flybe's aircraft maintenance division has been named European Airline maintenance, repair and overhaul company of the year by an aviation magazine. PAGE 2 Partnership is busier than ever -- despite recession Bob Clay, an associate with Gates Partnership, a firm of construction consultants and chartered quantity surveyors, talks about his career in Who's Who PAGE 3 B&B 'ideal for first-timers to venture into the trade' Road Lodge, a highly reg...

Photo Podcast Attracts 10,000

A PODCAST co-hosted by an Exeter solicitor has registered its 10,000th download. PhotoLegal looks at issues concerning photography and the law and is hosted by James Barisic, of law firm Everys, and photographers Darren Hector and Phill Price.

Unwanted Designer Wear Finds New Home

A NEW shop in Exeter is selling designer clothing with a difference. All the stock at Frock Off in South Street has been thrown away by previous owners.

City Employers Happy to See Staff Using Two Wheels to Get Around

EMPLOYERS in Exeter are embracing initiatives to encourage their staff to cycle to work, say project leaders. In conjunction with Cycle Exeter, 21 businesses and organisations in the city have set up bicycle-user groups (BUGs) to co-ordinate information and support for workers interested in commuting by bike.

Only One Unit Left On Site

A FURTHER letting has been completed at Woodbury Business Park in Exeter, leaving just one workshop unit remaining. Estate agent Alder King has let Unit 5, a 521 sq ft office building, to River Media Group for a term of six years from May, 2009. River Media produces the Exepress, Otterpress and Sidpress magazines.

Office Suite Is the Perfect Example of Modern Living

A first-floor office suite, offering modern flexible space, is available at Berkeley House, Dix's Field, Exeter through agents Stratton Creber Commercial. Berkeley House, Dix's Field, Southernhay, is in a prime city centre office location. High Street and Princesshay are close by, and there are two multi-storey car parks in Dix's Field.

First-Floor Offices to Let in Popular Business Area

FIRST-FLOOR offices are available in a high quality building on Exeter Business Park. Hawthorn House is on Junction 29 of the M5 and has excellent links to the city centre. The Met Office, Ashfords Solicitors, Exeter Friendly Society, EDF Energy, HSBC and The Connaught Group are all close by. The business park has a hotel, pub, creche and dental surgery.

Offices with Prestigious Address

OFFICES with the benefit of the prestigious address of 1 Southernhay West, Exeter have become available to let. The building is in Exeter's prime business district, next to Cathedral Close, Princesshay and High Street.

Guest House Ideal for First-Timers to Get Into the Trade

ROAD Lodge in Exeter provides high-quality bed and breakfast accommodation. For the past six years the owners have built up a solid allyear- round business with a high level of repeat trade. It is now for sale through licensed and leisure property agents Stonesmith of Exeter.

Well-Kept Guest House in Convenient City Location

SPECIALIST business agents Christie and Co have been instructed to sell the Dunmore Guest House in Blackall Road, Exeter. The property is being offered at an asking price of Pounds 495,000. The period, bayfronted building has nine letting rooms, although only seven are currently used.

Why It's Even More Vital to Market During Crunch ; Advertiser's Announcement

ANYONE reading the local business media over the past few months will realise that these are extraordinarily difficult times for businesses across the region, writes Ross Bellotti With downward pressures on costs as a consequence of the recession, many businesses have chosen to slash their marketing budgets, cutting spending on advertising, public relations, mailings and even printing. But is this a prudent move? Once you begin cutting your marketing budget you are adversely affecting your co...

Flybe Scoops Top Maintenance Accolade

FLYBE's aircraft maintenance division has picked up an accolade from a top industry journal. Flybe Aviation Services was named European Airline maintenance, repair and overhaul company of the Year by Aviation Week's Overhaul and Maintenance magazine.

New Honours for Businesses ; Business Briefs

UK Trade & Investment in the South West is encouraging innovative businesses across the region to put themselves forward for the iawards -- the first Government-backed awards to celebrate achievements in science, innovation and technology. For more information and to enter, visit www.iawards.org.uk. The closing date is Wednesday, September 16.

Singer Guest at Network Event ; Business Briefs

DELEGATES at a networking event in Exeter tomorrow can look forward to a performance by singer-songwriter Ellie Williams. The 29-year-old is the guest speaker at the latest networking event to be held by TBX1 at the Fresha cafe on the Sowton Industrial Estate.

Focus On the Supply Chain ; Business Briefs

SUPPLY chain management is the focus of an event for local manufacturers being held at the University of Exeter tomorrow. A number of speakers will be sharing their experiences and discussing the latest techniques, including Professor Richard Lamming, director of the university's business school and Martyn Perks, UK supply chain manager from AgustaWestland.

Business Leaders Stand Together As Bites Back Campaign Signs Up 30

A KEY milestone has been passed by the Echo's Exeter Bites Back campaign. More than 30 leading figures in the city's business community have now come on board as ambassadors for the campaign, helping to spread the word about how local firms are bucking the economic downturn.