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Torbay Council and TDA would like to hear from those who live, work and own a business in the Bay on the priorities and actions in the draft Economic Growth Strategy. This new Strategy, which has come from evidence gathered from economic data, speaking to key...

Many thanks to Kelly Widley and Graham Kerr for updating us on the exciting major events taking place in the beautiful Bay at our breakfast meeting last month. Over 60 delegates heard Kelly talking about England's Seafood Feast from 30 Sept - 9 Oct whilst Graham aka...

The BEST project aims to bring businesses and organisations closer to schools and educational institutions, by identifying specific subjects within the curriculum where they could offer a meaningful contribution. By gaining an understanding of the curriculum within a...

The Torbay Jobs Fair is back – and you’re invited! This free event, delivered by TDA in partnership with Torbay Council and Jobcentre Plus, provides jobseekers with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with local employers and apply for live vacancies. Welcoming all...

Many thanks to Jackie Kelly from the new 131 bedroom hotel, Hampton by Hilton in Torquay, who gave an enlightening presentation about the new development to over 70 delegates at our breakfast meeting last month. Thanks also once more to our event sponsors, Chris...

Many thanks to Helena Davison from the TDA whose presentation last month to over 70 delegates was on the topic of ‘Build Torbay’ and how the business community can help inspire local people to take up high value careers in the construction sector. Almost £300m of...

At our Business Breakfast in July, TBF Vice Chair Angela George explained ways in which the business community can help welcome Ukrainians to Torbay. “Over 150 families have now arrived in Torbay and there are some fantastic volunteers working tirelessly to help them...

Come and watch the amazing National Firework Championships in Plymouth on Thursday 18th August.  David Rowe from Conroy Couch Jewellers is raising funds for Rowcroft Hospice via the Rotary Club of Tormohun (Torquay) and has arranged a coach to take people from Torquay...

Torbay Council and TDA want to hear your views on the new English Riviera Destination Management Plan which outlines our vision for Torbay to be the UK’s top visitor destination and boost the economy. A survey is being launched to ask local businesses, residents and...

Over 200 people attended the first Torbay Naturally Inspiring Business Awards on Thursday 9th June at the Imperial Hotel in Torquay where an emotional evening celebrated the hard work of some local businesses, who have shown resilience in the challenging Covid...