The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are regarded as the highest official UK awards for British businesses and remains one of the many great legacies of the Duke of Edinburgh. Recognised globally, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise signifies excellence and provides prestigious endorsement, with previous winners testifying that there are many immediate and long-term benefits, including
Read MoreHeart of the SW ERDF Inward Investment Support Grant Scheme
Over half a million pounds of funding is available to foreign-owned businesses in Devon and Somerset to support their business growth. The scheme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Heart of the South West LEP, offers 40% match funding up to £150,000, and is aimed at foreign-owned businesses, supporting inward investment and
Read MoreBuild Torbay partnership offers real-time insight for local students
Build Torbay is holding a series of events in partnership with contractors working in the Bay, to inspire a future generation of Torbay residents to take up rewarding careers and training in the construction industry. An Open Site event was held on 11 May and hosted by Nevada Construction at Mayfield School in Torquay, where
Read MoreTorbay partners sign Community Wealth Building MoU and commit to a new approach to economic development
Public sector partners from across Torbay have committed to a new approach of working together to support local economic growth. The Community Wealth Building (CWB) approach focuses on growing spend and supporting local businesses to bid for local public sector contracts. Torbay Council has committed to using its financial powers more effectively to help benefit
Read MoreBuild Torbay calls for partners and ambassadors to inspire a future workforce in construction careers
Build Torbay is a TDA initiative to inspire Torbay residents and students to take up rewarding careers in construction; and is calling for more partners and ambassadors to promote the outstanding employment and training opportunities in the industry. Torbay Council’s successful funding bids to build new spaces to thrive will create around 5,000 additional construction
Read MoreWe are proud to be supporting Torbay’s Naturally Inspiring Business Awards
Organised by The Torbay Weekly, we are excited to be a part of the first Torbay Naturally Inspiring Business Awards. The awards have been launched to recognise the hard work and determination shown by the business community in Torbay in battling their way through the Covid-19 pandemic. The awards form a part of the wider
Read MoreBusinesses invited to help shape Torbay Economic Strategy 2022-2030
TDA, working with Deyton Bell Associates, have begun the process of consulting with wider stakeholders and businesses as part of the development process of a new Torbay Economic Strategy, 2022–2030. This strategy is being developed on behalf of Torbay Council. This initial consultation stage will gather views from Torbay businesses and key stakeholders across all
Read MoreTorquay’s first major Town Deal regeneration project becomes a reality
The Strand, one of the best urban public spaces in the Bay is about to become a more vibrant, healthier and better-connected space. Using £2.2m of the £21.9m of funding secured through the Town Deal in the autumn of 2020, works to regenerate the Strand are set to begin during the early part of 2022.
Read MoreTorbay Ready for Work Programme has been extended
Given the success in Torbay over the past two years, the Ready for Work programme has been extended for a further 12 months. Following a review, some changes have been made to the scope and delivery of the programme to ensure it meets the needs of employers, the labour market, and residents. Ready for Work
Read MoreTorbay Supplier Engagement Conference to take place 16 December 2021
The first Torbay Supplier Engagement Conference will take place on 16 December 2021. The conference will be virtual and will welcome procurement leads from the local public sector. The event, in partnership with Torbay Council, South Devon College, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and TDA, will provide local Torbay businesses with the opportunity
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