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Fun times at the first Ai workshop learning about using AI for business growth and efficiency, led by Peter Blackler from Insignia Creative.  As Ben Pountney from South Devon College said; “It was packed with practical AI strategies alongside local business...

Thank you to everyone who came to last month’s event, kindly sponsored by our new Gold sponsor, Wollens and Silver, Gallagher at Paignton’s Redcliffe Hotel.  Over 75 people heard from: Mark Andrews, Torbay Pharmaceuticals – fascinating to hear about the growth of...

Date: Saturday 26th October 2024Venue: People’s Parkfield, Paignton Turn your solutionary idea into a viable, fundable and sustainable business by joining Local Spark for the Green & Social Startup Hack!  It promises to be a day of fun, innovation and design...

What a Riviera Connect 2024!  So many lovely people, over 110 exhibitors and 8 fantastic talks and great sponsors - a wonderful example of Bringing Businesses Together. The collaboration between the TBF and the English Riviera BID Co in bringing together local...

Thank you to last month’s speakers – Lucy Lewis from Build Torbay, linking in contacts of the construction industry, and Fee White from TOPS talking about the Elf Production at Princess Theatre. Thank you also to everyone else who contributed – delegates, speakers,...

This is your chance to influence my third Police and Crime Plan, a strategy which sets out the strategic direction for Devon & Cornwall Police and the services I commission. Since I came to office in 2016 much has been achieved. I have worked with others to...

An ambitious new action plan to help tackle climate change has been endorsed by Torbay’s Place Leadership Board. The plan aims to make homes more energy efficient, protect the natural environment, support businesses to become more sustainable, and make sustainable and...

Thank you to everyone who came to last month’s event, kindly sponsored by our new Gold sponsor, Westcotts Accountants and Silver, Susan’s Flower Shop.  Almost 70 people heard from: Kelly Widley, Riviera Connect 17 Oct - over 100 stands booked so far! Chris Smith,...

Thank you to last month’s speakers in the action packed event – Paul Hawthorne from Paignton Picture House, John Tomkins, English Riviera Film Festival, Matt Newbury, Agatha Christie Festival and Kelly Widley updating us on the Riviera Connect expo on Thur 17th Oct....

The Torbay Jobs Fair returns on 4th October from 9am-12pm at Torquay Town Hall – and you’re invited! The free event, delivered by Torbay council in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, provides jobseekers with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with local employers and...