Programme of Events
17-21 November 2008
Mon 17 Nov |
Tues 18 Nov |
Wed 19 Nov |
Thurs 20 Nov |
Fri 21 Nov |
Business
Support
Clinic
9-11am
Newton Abbot Centre,
Foyer
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An Audience
with
Nigel Green
Nigel Green
Estate Agents
12-1pm
The Theatre
South Devon College
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Schools
Challenge
9am-5pm
The Gallery &
Theatre
South Devon College
By invitation
only |
Business
Exhibition
2-6pm
The Gallery
South Devon College
No booking necessary |
An Audience
with
Nick Hurst
Burts Crisps
12-1pm
The Gallery
South Devon College
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Marketing and Accessing Finance in a Downturn
6-8.30pm
The Watermark,
Ivybridge
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Lunch and
Speed
Networking
1-2.30pm
Innovation Centre
South Devon College
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An Audience
with
Sally Hurst
The Old Bag Company
12-1pm
The Theatre
South Devon College
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Business
Excellence
Awards
5-7.30pm
The Theatre
South Devon College
By invitation
only |
Innovation Centre
2nd Birthday
and
Business
Mentoring
1-2.30pm
Innovation Centre
South Devon College
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Booking required, click to email booking request. Places allocated on first come, first serve basis.
For more information, call
South Devon Innovation Centres on 01803 540 500
|
 Nigel Green
Nigel Green Estate Agents
Tues 18 Nov, 12-1pm,
In 1991, in the depths of economic recession Nigel Green set up his Estate Agency. He rapidly expanded and the business emerged as a local market leader with a network of
nine branches in Teignbridge and Torbay.
According to Nigel, added value, service provision, top quality staff together with honesty, determination and enthusiasm are among the keys to success. In the current climate, everyone can learn from Nigel’s experiences. |
 Sally Hurst
The Old Bag Company
Wed 19 Nov, 12-1pm,
Winner of the Most Innovative Business Excellence Award in 2007, The Old Bag Company grew out of Sally Hurst’s desire to find a simple and stylish
beach bag.
Owner, designer and mother of five, Sally started making bags in 2005. Since then, the company has expanded into handbags, backpacks and baby changing bags.
Discover Sally’s formula for success. |
 Nick Hurst
Burts Crisps
Fri 21 Nov, 12-1pm
Burts Crisps credentials are impeccable; they are gluten free with no artificial ingredients or preservatives; each packet tells you who fried the contents and which field the potatoes/parnips came from - the company supports local growers. A proportion of the profit also goes to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Founded in 1997, Burts now sell over 12 million packs a year and are increasing their share of the £1billion UK crisp market. Nick Hurst will give a taste of Burts’ history, unique philosophy and phenomenal success in a highly competitive market. He might bring some crisps along as well.
Business Support
Clinic |
Marketing and Accessing Finance Through a Downturn |
Speed Networking |
Schools Challenge |
Business Mentoring and Innovation Centre
Anniversary |
One to one business advice and support in an informal setting.
Advisors from South Devon College, South Devon Innovation Centres and South Devon Business Mentors will be on hand.
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Essential advice, tips and information presented in an informal atmosphere, followed by a free buffet supper and the opportunity to network.
For more details, download a leaflet.
(.pdf file, 432kb)
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Hosted by Torbay Chamber of Commerce, this event will allow you to meet a wide variety of people from established business and discuss your business idea in a fun and fast environment. |
This event will involve twelve teams of students from South Devon schools competing against each other in a day-long challenge to produce an advertising campaign for a local business. |
South Devon Business Mentor group helps entrepreneurs on a one to one basis. Come along to find out more about the scheme.
Followed by a celebration of the 2nd anniversary of Torbay Innovation Centres.
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The South Devon Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate local business success. There are eight categories:
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Best New Business
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Most Innovative Company
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Best Marketing Campaign
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Best Customer Service
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Best Green Business
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Best South Hams Business
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Community Impact Award
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Best Business Training
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For more information, visit
www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/sdea
The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on Thursday 20 November at South Devon College. |
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