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John Tutchier from Cornwall Council's Public Protection office speaks to us about what businesses need to consider following the referendum result - particularly in the food and drink sector.
Nigel Blackler is head of strategy, economy, enterprise and environment at Cornwall Council. He talks to us about the improvements coming in on the rail sleeper train this summer.
We talk to Chamber of Commerce Kim Conchie about what is happening during Cornwall Business Week.
Brand new chief executive of Devon Chamber of Commerce, George Cowcher, has been talking to us about his plans to improve the A38. In his interview with Business Cornwall, he reveals that it could benefit Cornwall if the M5 were to be extended down to Plymouth.
Vas Sofokleous from the GCS spoke to Cornwall Chamber at its business breakfast at Tregenna Castle on 24th February 2016. Matthew Clarke caught up with her afterwards.
MD Phil Geraghty talks to us about how much money has been raised and what the plans for the future are.
A chance to meet funders is being held in Redruth 24th November 2015. Full details http://www.pcdt.org/index.php/community-fair-and-funder-event-24th-nov-2015. We speak to Grayburn Owen about the event.
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners have held their AGM in Falmouth's Maritime Museum. Matthew Clarke spoke to them about falling commercial revenues, rising leisure income and what is the progress with plans to dredge the harbour.
Fashion designer Wayne Hemingway addressed businesses in Cornwall at the last Unlocking Potential Connect event. Matthew Clarke spoke to him afterwards about his message.
Britcon is one of the companies building new commercial units in Cornwall. MD Paul Clarkson has been giving us an idea of what the marketplace is like at the moment.
Cornwall Council CEO Andrew Kerr is due to leave his post on 27th July for his new post heading up City of Edinburgh Council.
Top marketing, PR and design experts reveal some tips and advice at the Pool Innovation Centre in an event organised by Business Cornwall. Matthew Clarke asked the speakers to distill down the key messages into this summary.
We talk to Cornwall Council leader John Pollard on what the council hopes to achieve on issues such as transport. We also ask how business is playing its part.
Matthew Clarke speaks to show secretary Chris Riddle about what to look out for in RCS2015
Sir Tim Smit was the guest speaker at the breakfast event that opened the Cornwall Business Fair on 13th May. Here is what he said.
We talk to Fiona Wotton from Cornwall365.org.uk about a project to promote Cornwall as a cultural destination.
We went around some of the stand holders at the Cornwall Business Show to ask them what they thought of this week's budget.
Matthew Clarke visits Expowest at the Royal Cornwall Showground and speaks to the managing director of organisers Hale Events.
Matthew Clarke discusses the need for Cornwall to give its youngsters the skills necessary to create a thriving community in the future with Truro School's headmaster, Andrew Gordon-Brown
The Cornwall Community Foundation is showing how CSR can really create social change in the Duchy. We speak to Oliver Baines who is calling on Cornish companies to help their local communities with everything from cash for a drum kit to a new church roof.
Jas Hawker used to be 'Red One' in the Red Arrows. He has been talking about using briefings and de-briefings as part of business improvement and operation. He relates many of the learnings from his time in the Red Arrows to running a business.
Dragon's Den star and founder of Pall-Ex, Hilary Devey, has entertained and informed an audience of Cornish businesses at Eden for one of Unlocking Potential's 'Connect' events. Matthew Clarke asked Hilary to summarize some of her key points.
A project to revive the fortunes of Penzance Lido after last year's storms has been asking businesses to help the attraction. We have been speaking to Martin Nixon about the project.
We get an update on an exciting project involving business leaders in helping schools enthuse youngsters about enterprise. We speak to director Rachel Jones and Ofsted's Adrian Lyons. More information is available at www.enterprisefoundationsw.org.uk
Alex Kirby from Gatwick Airport has addressed Cornwall Chamber of Commerce to explain how a future 2nd runway at Gatwick would be great for Cornwall.
We attended the Cornwall Chamber Christmas breakfast networking event at the Penventon Hotel and spoke to CEO Kim Conchie afterwards. We also had a chat with Trevor Lee Media after he presented the Chamber awards along with a stand-up comedy routine.
We speak with Simon Kitto of People 1st Training who are behind the Digital High Street skills programme in Cornwall.
We speak to Matthew Thomson of Cornwall Nature Partnership about this year's awards and the overall winner.
The four key players behind plans to build a Stadium for Cornwall have signed a joint agreement aimed at turning Cornwall's long held ambition for its own flagship stadium into reality.
UKTI & CBBC has been encouraging businesses to export to China. We speak to The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP (minister of state at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office).
A question time event was held at Truro College 6th November 2014 on Cornish business-related issues. This is a summary podcast.
The Skills Show Experience was held at the Royal Cornwall Showground on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th October. It showcased training, activities and careers for youngsters. Matthew Clarke spoke to organiser Helen Field.
Matthew Clarke has been at the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners AGM at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth (14/10/2014). We find out how the past year has gone for the harbour and get updates on marine renewables and dredging.
The Pool Innovation Centre hosted a seminar and debate on the evening of Monday 13th October 2014 about what benefits there are to using the Cornish identity in business. Matthew Clarke spoke to some of the panel members to get a summary at the end of the event. (The event was organised by Kernowpods and supported by Roddas)
Camborne Pool Redruth Foodbank calls on businesses to help it find jobs for people attending its new job club. We speak to CPR's manager Don Gardner about the project.
Matthew Clarke speaks to Cornish chef Nathan Outlaw and festival organiser Ruth Huxley.
Cornwall Chamber's chief executive officer, Kim Conchie, gives us an overview of the matters discussed in this year's AGM.
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce's president, Toby Parkins, says goodbye to Amanda Rule - who is leaving the Chamber office and moving abroad (well, to Staffordshire).
Matthew Clarke speaks to Laura Hicks about how to enter the Hub Awards and what sort of businesses and entrepreneurs should be entering.
Twelve companies and organisations have signed up as partners of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce for the next 12 months. We speak to ceo Kim Conchie and Rachel Jones from Leading Women.
Allyson Glover of Unlocking Potential speaks to us about a new programme to help deliver improved skills to Cornish businesses.
Richard Stevens is the new chair of Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. We have spoken to him for his ideas about working closer with Cornwall.
Cllr Julian German updates us on the #standupforcornwall campaign to stop Whitehall grabbing Cornwall's European money back.
We speak to Chris Riddle from the RCS about how important the event is to the business community.
We meet some of the businesses in Cornwall helping beat food poverty in the Camborne, Pool, Redruth area, whilst also carrying out their CSR.
Mark Smith ran a snap survey on business issues at the recent Chamber breakfast. We talk to him about it.
We looks back on the Cornwall Business Awards 2014 with some of the Cornish business community's key people - as well as this year's winner of winners.
We attend the Cornwall Innovation Awards - which celebrates the Young Enterprise businesses in Cornwall this year.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, was in Cornwall announcing a new status for Cornish people that could give distinctiveness and 'Brand Cornwall' a big boost.
We attend the Celtic Media Festival held last week at the Tregenna Castle Hotel in St Ives.
We talk about the mainline link between Cornwall and London being re-instated after the storms.
We interview Sally Heard from the Cornwall School of Social Entrepreneurs and Peter Burton, who launched a VSF project last week, called 'The Ideas Factory'. Sponsored by www.cornishlivingtv.com
Angela Rippon talks to us about how Cornwall businesses are becoming more dementia aware.
We find out the latest on the device about to be installed on the Wave Hub and look back on Apprenticeship Week with Mark Beckett.
This week's podcast goes to the latest Unlocking Potential 'Connect' event at Tremough Innovation Centre to hear Paul Trudgian of Fish for Thought talk to businesses. We also say happy birthday to The Cornwall Hotel, Spa & Estate near St Austell.
David Cameron visits the South West to look at the challenges raised by flooding. We also visit the new gym at Merchants Manor in Falmouth.
We discuss the loss of the mainline rail link between Cornwall and London, and also speak to businesses hit by flooding in Looe.
We find out about a new project coming online in the wake of the East Cornwall Local Action Group.
We speak to Mike Jordan about his next project after 35 years at the helm of a successful Cornish exporter.
We investigate the latest figures showing how poverty is hitting Cornwall and find out about how some businesses are coming together to find solutions.
Bad storms have hit Cornwall & beyond in recent weeks. We speak to one business helping to dry out premises and another which has seen the beach in front of it washed away.
We speak to Natural Generation's Mike Field this week following a raft of green energy announcements from the Government.
We review this week's news that the Gatwick flights from Cornwall will not be axed in March. We also talk to Cornwall Chamber of Commerce president, Toby Parkins, about the Autumn Statement.
We speak to the man behind 'Transport for London' a group looking at where the UK's air hub will be in 2032.
We visit the St Ives Business Fair held last week and talk to Andrew George MP about his survey to see if Cornwall is making a recovery. We also get an overview of the winners at Thursday night's Cornwall Tourism Awards.
This week we talk to the LEP's Chris Pomfret and Cornwall Council's portfolio holder for economy and culture, Julyan German.
This week we look forward to the Cornwall Home Show and ask Richfords Fire & Flood what we should do to protect our business from flooding.
We find out about some more food awards, more details on the Hub Awards & a new scheme to train Cornish youngsters up for retail.
We talk to one of the Hub Awards' judges about the selection process and find out about a new Convergence-funded project to support business growth.
We have been finding out about the latest intake on UP's grad-startup scheme. We also go to the 'Meet the Buyer' event recently held by Cornwall Council.
Rob and Andrea Edlin of Niddocks have just returned from the USA where they have been visiting Google. We find out a little about what they learned over there.
We look at the latest business news from Cornwall - and talk about developments at the former tin mine at Wheal Jane.
Want to find out how sustainability affects your business? Truro & Penwith College are running special courses to give you the information necessary. Have a listen and tell others about this podcast.
This week we hear from George Eustice MP after his visit to the Pool Innovation Centre - celebrating three years driving forward the Cornish business community. #Cornwall #business #innovation
This week we feature on East #Cornwall as a survey is launched to ask local businesses what extra help they need to make working in the rural region easier. #business
This week Nick & Matthew take to Godrevy Beach to bring you this edition. We talk about Tim Smit, summer success and work experience placings.
We find out about business park developments in Threemilestone and talk to EcoDrive about new developments in charging electric vehicles in Cornwall. #Cornwall #business
We hear some of the last seven days' top business stories and speak to Zamu Ltd: Will Universal Credits hit Cornish business? #Cornwall #business
We speak to the boss at Penventon Park Hotel about how the sun is helping business. #Cornwall #Business #Heatwave
This week's podcast looks at the latest business news for #Cornwall as well as the new tranche of Euro-cash - and what plans the LEP has for it.
This week's Seven Days podcast visits the Green Cornwall Show at Heartlands. #business #cornwall
This week we pay a visit across the Tamar to Plymouth for its annual business show. #business #Cornwall #Plymouth
Here is this week's roundup of Cornwall's business news - including a report from Newquay Airport on Easyjet's new service. #business #Cornwall
This week we visit the offices of Foot Anstey in Truro to speak with Oxford Innovation about the launch of this year's Ignite Competition. #Cornwall #Business
The podcast comes this week from the Royal Cornwall Showground. We speak to show secretary Chris Riddle and Paul Millard from the CLA. #Cornwall #RCSupdate #farming #agriculture
This week we find out the future for Unlocking Potential and look forward to the Royal Cornwall Show #business #Cornwall #Duchybiz
We talk to Tide Line Books who won this year's Young Enterprise in Cornwall and find out the latest about Newquay Airport. #business #Cornwall
Seven Days celebrates Cornwall Business Week with this edition recorded at the Cornwall Business Awards and Cornwall Business Fair. We speak to Terry Waite, David Bryon and Suzanne Bond. #business #Cornwall
This week's Seven Days is at the #Cornwall Works Wise #Awards 2013. Find out who won what - and much more from the Cornish #business community. #Duchybiz
Seven Days podcast visits the Thrive Conference held on 1st May at The Hall For Cornwall. #Cornwall #Business #ThriveCornwall
Seven Days podcast looks back on the last week of business news in Cornwall. We also speak to Andrew Pidgeon, a marketing apprentice at Truro & Penwith College. #business #Cornwall #apprenticeship #superfast
This week's Seven Days podcasts speaks to some of this year's awards nominees. #Cornwall #Business
Seven Days speaks to Ruth Huxley of Cornwall Food & Drink and finds out about Terry Waite coming to Cornwall.
Seven Days podcast looks at the start of the tourist season in Cornwall. We speak to VisitCornwall's Malcolm Bell and Enjoy Truro's Neil Scott. #business #Cornwall #tourism #travel #holiday
We feature on the latest attraction to open this Easter to entice visitors to Cornwall - Classic Air Force at Newquay Airport. #business #Cornwall #aviation #food
We get Cornish business reaction on #Budget2013 and talk to Chris Boardman MBE. #business #Cornwall
Sponsored by Bishop Fleming, here is Seven Days' Budget2013 special. #Budget2013 #Cornwall #business
Sponsored by Bishop Fleming - we talk to the shadow housing minister on bringing growth through construction. #Cornwall #business #housing #growth #construction
Sponsored by Bishop Fleming - this week an update on Cornwall Airport and Newquay Aerohub. #Cornwall #Business #Airport #Newquay #Aerohub
Brought to you with Bishop Fleming: Danny Alexander in Cornwall and the green light for a link road. #business #news #Cornwall
Welcome to the launch edition of Business Cornwall's weekly bulletin - brought to you in partnership with Bishop Fleming - The UK's fastest growing accountancy firm. Find out in this 5 minute programme about a new business support scheme being launched. #business #news #Cornwall
A group of #Cornish businesses in the #wedding sector have taken over a grand old building in the centre of #Truro to provide a one-stop-shop. We take a look around Prince's House and ask whether this could be a solution for other companies? #Cornwall
The Academy for #Innovation and #Research at Tremough Campus in #Cornwall has launched its space for bringing #business and #academic creativity together.
A&P port operations director, Mike Reynolds, has been talking to the Falmouth Business Club about where the company is with its plans to dredge a channel to bring in larger ships. #Falmouth #Cornwall #dredging #cruiseships #shiprepair
With the final #Cornwall Council budget awaited, questions are being asked about whether there should be a #hotel bed tax to pay for the #tourism industry, rather than the money coming out of council tax payers' pockets. We speak to head of Visit Cornwall, Malcolm Bell...
Cornwall Chamber's Kim Conchie talks to Matthew Clarke about celebrating 25 years, a diary date for May, and the #economic outlook for Cornwall. #business
The Truro Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre has opened its doors for the first time on the Royal Cornwall Hospital Site. We speak to the manager. #Cornwall #business #health #wellbeing #innovation
Deputy Prime Minister and Lib Dem leader, Nick Clegg, has been in Cornwall. Business Cornwall went to interview him at Penwith College in Penzance. #apprenticeships #unemployment #flooding #nickclegg #libdem #coalition
Food Share is being set up in Redruth to redistribute waste food to needy people. It is a project run by Camborne Food Bank. We have been speaking to organiser Don Gardner.
Business Cornwall goes through the events we've covered on our audio feed to give you a concise run down of the year.
EasyJet start routes from Newquay next June. They will fly to Liverpool and Southend. Matthew Clarke has been talking to Al Titterington from the airport and Trevor Spinks from EasyJet. #travel #Cornwall #Newquay #liverpool #southend #EasyJet
John Endacott of Francis Clark in Truro takes a look at what we can expect from the Autumn Statement on Wednesday. #tax #Cornwall #autumnstatement
Matthew Clarke talks to Kim Conchie, chief executive of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, about how November's flooding has hit trade and business across Cornwall.
The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce has formally announced that Toby Parkins is the new president. He takes over from Sue Hook. Toby speaks to Matthew Clarke about his vision.
RCH Marine Renewables speaks to Matthew Clarke after winning the Ignite 2012 competition. We find out about the winning idea and the road ahead.
Talks are underway with a major helicopter operator over saving the Isles of Scilly rotary link. The service from Penzance is due to be withdrawn at the end of October.
The event is getting underway on Lemon Quay in Truro. Matthew Clarke speaks to organiser Ruth Huxley and Cornwall Chamber of Commerce ceo Kim Conchie.
Dr Simon Gill talks to Matthew Clarke of www.kernowpods.com about the ten finalists in the £100K business plan competition.
The commercial helicopter service between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly is to end on November 1st.
The Ignite Experience is a Cornish business competition for big financial support. Business Cornwall has been at the workshops to find out more about it.
Cornwall Council and the Food Standards Agency have launched a scheme at Jamaica Inn to improve hygiene in restaurants, hotels and take aways across Cornwall.
Branding and marketing expert Jonathan Gabay has been speaking to Cornish business leaders at the new AIR building on the Tremough University Campus. He talks about the Olympics and branding.
Matthew Clarke speaks to Chris Riddle, in charge at the show, as well as the Country Landowners Association.
The government has stepped back from charging 20% VAT on the sale of caravans. We ask a site owner in Cornwall what this will mean.
Olympic athlete Roger Black speaks to Business Cornwall at the Cornwall Business Awards.
The Cornwall Business Fair was held on Lemon Quay by the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Outset Cornwall on Wednesday 16th May.
As part of Helston Town Council's Portas Bid, the team want to set up a business academy
Louise Treseder runs the Driftwood Spars at St Agnes. She has been talking with Matthew Clarke about what a Cornish pub needs to do these days to survive.
We talk to the new ceo of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce about his business history and personal goals.
Francis Clark in Truro held a pasty tax summit in April. Find out more in this podcast.
Visit Cornwall's chief exec, Malcolm Bell, discussed the tourist year ahead and how the financial situation could change people's habits.
Eight Cornish business leaders discuss the opportunities and threats facing Cornwall in the coming economic year.
Kim Conchie is taking over from Richard Glover as Chief Exec of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce.
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce CEO Richard Glover gives his thoughts ahead of this year's UK budget.
Anthony Edwards is a leading marketing expert who was behind that Dulux campaign that spread across social media. He tells a Cornwall Brand Ambassadors' breakfast event how we can use social media to avoid the economic squeeze.
Mike Thomas is from Cornwall Sports Partnership spoke to Cornwall Chamber of Commerce on 21st February about the Olympic torch journey through Cornwall.
Russell Lawrance is Cornwall College's director of sport. He spoke at Cornwall Chamber of Commerce on 21st February 2012 about preparing for the games.
With CPR Regeneration closing at the end of March, its CEO, Nigel Tipple, discusses the legacy and the work still to come.
Bryn Hackland and Rubina Khan celebrate Enterprise Facilitation over the past few years in Cornwall - with a special message from Ernesto Sirolli in California.
Mark Smith talks about the opportunities for Cornish entrepreneurs and businesses in 2012
Ruby Wax has given the main presentation to Cornish businesses and mental health professionals at a conference aimed at looking at mental health work and well being.
Bernard Curren is in charge of the Tremough and Pool Innovation Centres. He talks about the new facilities for business growth.
Allyson Glover from Unlocking Cornish Potential tells us about some of the speakers being brought to Cornwall to inspire.
Paul Holmes tells us about who will be speaking at the Carbon Matters Conference at Eden on October 11th 2011.
Cornwall Food & Drink Festival starts on 23rd Sept 2011 in the marquee on Lemon Quay in Truro. It is FREE entry. Find out more about it in this podcast.