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“Everyone has the capacity to be remarkable”……………Lord Michael Young of Dartington...

Loans and enterprise support for women - what's your view?A group of organisations in Devon is planning to set up a Devon Investment Fund to provide a portfolio of business loans, backed by enterprise support. They have asked us to contact women's businesses that might benefit from this to see what the demand might be. Currently, they feel there is a gap in the availability of loans of up to £10,000, provided for 3-5 years. They have put together this short survey of 5 questions, and your response would be appreciated.Here is a link to the survey:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=y1Ea1niBKuyoqqLxMG8lOw_3d_3dThis link is uniquely tied to this survey and your email address. Please do not forward this message.Thanks for your participation!Charlotte Hanson, Director, Womens Development UnlimitedThe core partners in the Devon Investment Fund are: Devon Community Foundation; Fredericks Foundation; South West Investment Group; Dartington Hall Trust; Peninsula Enterprise; Devon County Council....

Trading for Sustainability will bring together artists, creative practitioners, and leaders of social enterprises, charities, community and voluntary sector organisations, with the primary aim of helping them to develop trading as an alternative method of generating income and as a tool for growth. In addition, the action-led learning is designed to provide a better understanding of the current economic opportunities available, as well as a practical introduction to business development strategies and marketing techniques....

The Community Council of Devon is pleased to announce some further support to women entrepreneurs...

Evaluation Draw Prize Winner...

Gala Dinner Business Awards Results...

List of sponsors for the Business Awards...

VC Enterprise Awards 2011...

Great training opportunity.......for £25 per year!COSMIC are partnering The Learning Pool to provide cost effective e-training aimed at individuals and organisations. ...

Gala Dinner May 18th...

Are you a potential award-winning business? Don't 'hide your light'.....apply now!...

Your chance to 'Make Your Mark' this Autumn!...

Funding for people who are passionate about their idea, and who are over 50....

News of Funding for small businesses in Greater Dartmoor and the South Devon Coastal area...

Ideas 101 from Enterprise Nation...

Read about the Devon School for Social Entrepreneurs and how they are looking to recruit students for 2011...

Worldwide Women Programme...

Coming soon.... a new programme for women in Devon who want to move their business on to the next level....