 The South West Visitor Economy Hub is live!
A new free online software tool is being launched to provide tourism businesses with access to a vast range of data from many different sources showing sector and visitor trends.
The South West Visitor Economy Hub continuously collects data and presents it using pictures and graphics. Unlike one-off surveys, aggregated and up-to-date information enables sector and visitor trends to be constantly tracked, and the changes understood.
The hub's aim is to help businesses and organisations in the tourism sector understand:
- Who visits Devon and Somerset
- How many visitors travel here
- What they think about the area
- Why people aren’t visiting and what their perceptions are
- What the economic impact of tourism is
- What the future holds
- The impact of digital marketing
- How your business is performing against your peers
- What impacts business performance, for better and worse
The South West Visitor Economy Hub is the product of extensive consultation with tourism businesses and organisations in the region, as well as Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Somerset Chamber of Commerce, Devon’s Top Attractions and PASC.
For more information and to see the system in action, click on the link to watch the introductory webinar and follow the instructions to sign-up.
Rockfish Secures £1.25 Million Equity Investment to Fuel Expansion Across the South West
Rockfish, the South West seafood restaurant group, has successfully secured £1.25 million in equity financing from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund (SWIF).
The investment, via appointed fund manager The FSE Group, is part of a £3 million funding round.
Congratulations Magma Moulding
Magma Moulding have announced that they have obtained accreditation as a B Corp™ - the first plastic manufacturer in the world to do so.
Magma Moulding is a leading thermoplastic injection moulder based in Plymouth. Magma Moulding is committed to peproducts to the highest standards in or near their customers' home markets. They are already committed to net zero and operation clean sweep and we actively help customers to reduce their emissions and shorten their supply chains.
Tech South West Awards 2024 – Innovation is worth celebrating
The Tech South West Awards shine a light on the game-changing innovation taking place across the South West tech ecosystem.
From marinetech to aerospace, agritech, fintech, createch and advanced engineering, the awards celebrate the founders, organisations, entrepreneurs, accelerators, educators and sector suppliers that make the South West one of the best places to do tech.
Here is your chance to sign up for the Tech South West Awards 2024. Get your entries in by 3 July.
Inspire your future workforce with Discover!
Discover! Creative Careers Week returns from 18-22 November 2024, and they are looking for employers in the Cultural & Creative Industries to get involved with their nationwide activities, live and online.
This is your opportunity to give young people across England experiences of the Creative Industries, educating them on the types of jobs and pathways available.
Elevation Film Festival
Elevation Film Festival is set to hit the Southwest from October 4-6th, and submissions are now open! FilmFreeway are accepting artistic, experimental and expanded cinema, along with films of any genre if they are made with ties to Cornwall.
 Pathway to Net Zero Business Support
The Pathway to Net Zero programme has been designed to provide free support for Plymouth-based businesses to adopt more environmentally conscious processes and move towards becoming net zero.
Funded by Plymouth City Council through the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme will provide a mixture of one-to-one sessions, workshops, and self-learning resources.
Innovate UK Good Application Guide
Have you ever thought about applying for grants via the Innovate UK system but found the process too daunting, or applied and fell short of receiving funding? Well the new Good Application Guide may be of help to you!
Look South West Prospectus
Tech South West has launched the region's first Tech Prospectus.
The prospectus sets out opportunities for investment and collaboration, and also calls for key changes in how the UK regions’ tech sectors can be supported and helped to achieve their full potential. It's also packed with cool stats, case studies and viewpoints.
Funded Project Management Skills Bootcamp
BIT Training are launching a new Skills Bootcamp in Project Management, set to enhance the region's project management capabilities.
Starting in July, the 10-week intensive programme will equip 16 candidates with the skills and knowledge to excel in today's project management environment.
TikTok Takeoff
Unlock the secrets to TikTok success with Enterprise Nation’s expert-led email course designed for small businesses.
Sign up to receive a three-day series of emails and learn how to harness TikTok's vast potential when it comes to marketing your brand.
Keeping the Lights On: Planning Our Energy System for a Net-Zero World
Attend the free online workshop on 18 July and find out more about the challenges of turning national targets into local plans with Regen, National Grid Electricity Distribution and local council representatives.
We recently sat down with Scott Grenney an experienced Digital Media Consultant specialising in website design, marketing and social media management services at Eddystone Media to find out more about this amazing company right here in Plymouth.
Creative Catalyst Challenge Fund
Creative Catalyst Challenge Fund is back for its second round and is now accepting proposals for funding, targeting innovative R&D projects that aim to decarbonise or reduce waste within the Cultural & Creative Industries. With a total grant pot of £250,000, the fund is designed to support creative entrepreneurs and companies in the UK working towards reducing their environmental impact and contributing to net-zero goals.
Closes: Monday 22 July 2024 at 9am.
International Supply Chain Accelerator: Product Carbon Footprint Measurement
This open call aims to promote the wider adoption of carbon accounting in global supply chains. The programme is open to startups and innovators developing digital technology solutions for storing and exchanging product carbon footprints (PCFs) effectively. As part of their solution, tech innovators and startup solutions should utilise some of the cutting-edge digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, distributed ledger technology, and advanced identity solutions.
Closes: Friday 12 July 2024
Win a £5k business grant and be a part of the Sage XI
Sage are giving away £50k in business grants to 10 deserving small businesses. Each business will also win 4 tickets to The Hundred Final at Lord's.
Submit your entry by 17:00pm on Friday 12 July 2024
Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot: open for applications
The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot scheme will support SMEs in the Professional and Business Services Sector by match-funding up to 50% for AI skills training for their employees. The application window is now been extended until 11.59pm on 18 August 2024.
Delivering Social Value for the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park with Services Design Solutions
The Loft, Vauxhall Quay, Plymouth, PL4 0DN on Tuesday 16 July
Join a FREE practical workshop on planning, delivering and maximising award-winning social value for the local community.
Sign up for an informative and practical session, designed to equip businesses to make a meaningful impact on our local community ahead of the updated requirement for social value in the Procurement Act later this year.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Your Small Business & You
City College Plymouth, Kings Road, Plymouth PL1 5QG on Thursday 4 July
Unlock the potential of AI for your business! Come and join the exclusive, free, workshop designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Discover how AI can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation for your business. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, this workshop will provide practical insights and actionable strategies tailored to the unique needs of SMEs.
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