Business Action | February / March 2020

AWARDS
The ‘Made in
North Devon
Award’ recognises
North
Devon manufacturers
and
producers whose products are
enjoyed locally and exported
across the UK and internationally.
North Devon has a long
history of manufacturing and
production. Its manufacturing
ranges from traditional goods
and products to hi-tech
The Sign Maker
The Sign Maker manufactures
high-quality signs and
memorials to suit all budgets,
offering a huge choice in
materials, fonts and images. It
also provides a massive range
of standard safety signs, posters
and equipment.
We make so many different
signs just the way you want
them – house signs, home
signs and name plates, door
numbers, memorial plaques,
business signs and wheel
covers.
MADE IN NORTH DEVON
sponsored by
equipment and
materials used
in aviation,
medicine and
other sectors. Its
food and drink
products range from meat and
fish to speciality ciders, wines,
beers and marmalades.
The Made in North Devon
Award is open to manufacturers
or producers of physical
products, including materials,
equipment, food and drink.
Our main workshops are in
North Devon, but we send our
signs all over the world. We
know we are lucky to be situated
in the country – and on
our web site you can learn how
we Care for our Countryside.
If you need advice with any
of the signs, plaques, business
signage, memorials or gifts, do
call us on 01769 561355. And
visit our web site to see the
huge variety of signage we offer.
You can place orders by phone,
email or via our online shop.
■■Visit sign-maker.net
OUTSTANDING NEW BUSINESS
The ‘Outstanding New Business
Award’ recognises the
success of new North Devon
businesses as they establish
themselves.
New businesses are
essential to the success of the
North Devon economy as
new technology causes some
older industries to disappear
and the natural cycle leads to
experienced business people
retiring. New businesses are
always needed to replace
The ‘Young Entrepreneur
Award’ recognises successful
North Devon business owners
and directors aged 30 or
under.
The business world is
changing faster than ever
before which makes it more
difficult for young people to
predict how their careers can
develop. The small population
in a large geographical
area also limits the number
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR
old ones and to develop the
economy for the future. Due
to its remoteness, running a
business in North Devon is a
big challenge and maintaining
a business here is a major
achievement.
The Outstanding New
Business Award is open to
any business in North Devon
started on or after 1 January
2018. This includes businesses
acquired by and transformed
by new owners.
of opportunities available
to young people. The Young
Entrepreneur Award recognises
the achievements of
young people who start their
own business or who progress
through existing job roles to
own or lead a business.
The Young Enterprise
Award is open to any North
Devon business owner or
director aged 30 years or
under on 31 March 2020.
business-action.co.uk/awards
You are invited to the official launch of our new Centre of Technology & Innovation
Excellence (Cotie) on Friday 7 February 2020. Cotie is here to provide North Devon
businesses with the tools to create their own future.
Our innovation centre is built to inspire collaboration and creativity, and contains
everything from:
• an expertly-equipped development zone with 3D manufacturing technology
• a relaxed yet professional conferencing area
• open-plan hot desks area complete with high spec and fully loaded PCs and Macs
• a state-of-the-art cleanroom
• two crisply modern design pods
OFFICIAL
LAUNCH
7 FEBRUARY 2020
8-10am
The event will run from 8-10am with a welcome address from Sean Mackney, Petroc
Principal & CEO at 8.30am. Refreshments will be available.
We look forward to welcoming you on the day.
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cotie-official-launchtickets-90301396909
Petroc
Old Sticklepath Hill
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 2BQ
INNOVATION LAUNCHPAD