361 Energy Fair

The 361 Energy Fair returns to Barnstaple Pannier Market on Sunday 29 September 2024. There will be installers of renewable and energy saving technologies, the latest electric vehicles, energy saving advice, environmental organisations, local food and craft stands as well as music and activities for all the family. A key theme for this year’s fair … Read more

Confused about which direction to take?

It certainly doesn’t help when confronted by scenes like this (spotted yesterday). Businesses need to keep moving. Everything changes continuously and even if you want to stand still – comfortable where you are now – the world around you will impose change. That’s why we’re launching Business Action Direction – a monthly boardroom meeting to … Read more

NDMA Awards for North Devon manufacturers

North Devon Manufacturers Association is now running its annual awards. Any North Devon manufacturer can enter – both NDMA members and non-members – for free in the nine categories: All entrants are considered for the Manufacturer of the Year Award. The winners will be announced at the prize-giving ceremony at the Barnstaple Hotel on Thursday … Read more

Create Growth Programme for Devon creative sector

Creative UK is launching the Devon Create Growth Programme for creative businesses in Devon after helping Devon County Council to deliver a successful funding application from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The programme is aimed at companies, CICs and charities in the design, fashion, architecture, film, broadcast, createch, gaming, immersive, publishing, music, theatre, … Read more

Housebuilder holding recruitment day

Allison Homes South West is progressing its growth plans as a leading new homes developer in the region by holding a recruitment day on Wednesday, 28 June from 2pm – 7pm at its High Moor View Development in Winkleigh. The property developer, which currently has four developments across Devon and Somerset is holding the event … Read more

North Devon Business Awards 2023 finalists

The finalists in all 12 categories of the North Devon Business Awards have been announced and are listed below. The awards attracted a record number of 122 entries this year and 48 finalists have been selected by the panel of eight judges. The winner of each category will then proceed to selection for the North … Read more

NDMA North Devon Manufacturing Awards 2022

The North Devon Manufacturing Awards are returning after a two-year hiatus. Organised by the North Devon Manufacturers Association, any business in North Devon can enter the awards for free, both NDMA members and non-members. The 10 award categories are: Apprentice Business Transformation Champion Manufacturer Environmental Project Exporter Health & Safety / Covid Resilience Innovation Product … Read more

North Devon Show e-tickets now available online

e-tickets are now on sale for this year’s North Devon Show, which organisers say should help fast track visitors’ entry to the showground at Umberleigh for the one-day agricultural show on Wednesday 7 August. e-tickets also offer a discounted price. “We’re really excited about the changes to our ticketing for this year’s show,” said show secretary … Read more

Meet Business Action at the North Devon Show

The Business Action team will be exhibiting at the North Devon Show on Wednesday 7 August 2019. Meet editor Robert Zarywacz and publisher Alan Williams and tell us about your business. You can find out about what we are planning for the magazine and about our BBxpo business exhibition in Bideford on Thursday 24 October … Read more

Public consultation on new guidance to keep Exmoor families farming

Exmoor National Park Authority is inviting comments on new guidance into how new homes for rural workers and farming families in the National Park can be applied for, as part of a public consultation running for six weeks until 18 June 2019. The draft ‘Rural Worker and Succession Farm Dwelling Guidance’ applies to those working … Read more

Get free digital skills at BBxpo with the Google Digital Garage

Google is bringing its Google Digital Garage to Bideford Business Expo (BBxpo) on 24 October 2019, offering North Devon businesses free advice and coaching on their digital skills to help them grow in their business, career or confidence. The Google Digital Garage is one of Google’s flagship investment programmes in the UK, where anyone can … Read more

Magnetic North Devon | What attracted you to run your business here?

We’ve launched a new, regular feature in the latest issue of Business Action, the independent business magazine: Magnetic North Devon. What attracts people to run businesses in North Devon? While it’s a beautiful area and the quality of life is superb, with magnificent countryside, the best beaches in the country and tranquillity, this also creates … Read more

NDMA North Devon Technology Awards for school and college students

Entries are now open for the North Devon Manufacturers Association’s North Devon Technology Awards – for students 13-19 years – which aim to encourage the manufacturers of the future. These awards enable school and college students to showcase their technology projects to win an industry award. There is also a ÂŁ100 cash prize. Winners will … Read more