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Thank you….

Thank you….

….to all 96 of you who came last month to hear from Carolyn Custerson, CEO of ERBID Co talk about ‘Future Proofing the English Riviera’ - and from Pippa Craddock who launched the Big Wave Marketing Business Games launch.Kindly sponsored by our Gold sponsor, Wollens -...

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English Riviera wins record number of Devon Tourism Awards

English Riviera wins record number of Devon Tourism Awards

The English Riviera swept the board with a record collection of accolades at the 2022-23 Devon Tourism Awards - with 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 4 Bronze awards - and Kents Cavern clinched the overall Winners of Winner Award (see photo)..Over 200 people gathered in Home Park...

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Thank you….

Thank you….

A real celebration of the success of the Apprenticeship programme took place last month at the Torbay Business Forum's special event at South Devon College. With over 60 people, the event was hosted by Stephen Reynolds and Emily Pearson. A panel comprising Laura...

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Feedback requested

Feedback requested

The Torbay Climate Partnership wants to hear your views on a new plan to help make Torbay carbon neutral by 2030 and tackle climate change locally. The Torbay Climate Emergency Action Plan has been developed with input from residents and local stakeholders in Torbay....

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Thank you

Thank you

An action packed TBF event last month with 63 people at the Riviera Centre. Thank you to everyone who supported, especially Gold sponsors, Cavanna Homes - welcome to their new MD, Graham Tucker - and our new Silver, JR PAT Testing. Steve Reynolds gave a moving tribute...

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Torbay Apprenticeships Fair

Torbay Apprenticeships Fair

Torbay Apprenticeships Fair returns on Wednesday 8th February 2pm to 7pm at the Riviera International Conference Centre. The FREE event being is delivered in partnership for Torbay by TDA, with Devon & Cornwall Training Provider Network, Heart of the South West...

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Torbay Story – Town Board Workshops

Torbay Story – Town Board Workshops

Fancy helping to reshape Torbay to provide a happier, healthier and more prosperous future? Well, here is your chance. Torbay is a fabulous place to live, work and visit, yet we tend to take it for granted and focus on the doom and gloom. Of course the Bay, like...

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Thank you….

Thank you….

Huge thanks to Jackie Kelly from Hampton by Hilton for hosting our December meeting and also to Chris Linnitt for an inspiring talk and of course Steve Reynolds for being Chief Elf. Great to see almost 70 people celebrating the festive season with us. Special thanks...

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Ronnie Halden

Ronnie Halden

We are deeply saddened to report that, following a short illness, Ronnie Halden has passed away. Ronnie was Head of Creative Marketing at BigWave Marketing, an active part of the local business community and a keen supporter of Torbay Business Forum for many years. In...

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TBF Business Dinner

TBF Business Dinner

Amazing support from everyone at the TBF dinner with guest speaker Alison Hernandez talking about the challenges faced in her role as Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall. Sponsored by the fantastic Bays Brewery, over 80 people enjoyed the meal and...

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