Economic Development Manager @Torridge District Council, northern Devon. Currently leading on the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre. All views are own

Joined May 2018
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Chris Fuller TDC retweeted
CFCM Director Chris Smith highlights the combined environmental and commercial benefits that come with transitioning companies to a net-zero approach. #GreenFutures #CFCMExeter #NetZero #CFCM #CleanPropulsion
GreenFutures Solutions brings expertise from our researchers to your business. Prof Chris Smith tells us how he works with clients across the aerospace, automotive, marine & rail sectors to develop low-emission, high-efficiency power systems. bit.ly/44peOgp @CFCM_Exeter
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Chris Fuller TDC retweeted
Please check out this great piece of work by Macduff Ship Design Ltd. discussing the risk to delaying investment in net zero fishing vessels Overview of Report - lnkd.in/erpX2zaA Link to Report - lnkd.in/ezMDxzDW
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A superb line from @sea_celtic’s Phil Johnston- the FLOW projects are about creating long-term, high quality careers, not just summer jobs. This is an enormous opportunity for northern Devon but we need to build aspirations in the region from early age to truly capitalise
For those businesses out there who have fought hard to start up over the last 3 years and are looking for some support to help grow, this is your chance!
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With up to 6GW of potential future floating offshore wind development sat in the room, alongside a range of fascinating local national businesses to form the potential supply chain, this is a crucial discussion for the region’s economic future! @maritimeukSW @PetrocOfficial
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Chris Fuller TDC retweeted
Exciting day ahead discussing Floating Offshore Wind off the Northern Devon coast @TorridgeEconDev @PetrocOfficial @SelaineSaxby @maritimeukSW @NDevonBiosphere @ndevoncouncil
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Chris Fuller TDC retweeted
Nurseries | Schools | Colleges Would you like to know more about how to help #NatureRecovery in our North Devon Biosphere and learn about super easy ways you can help? REGISTER today for our 4PM webinar eventbrite.co.uk/e/schools-a… Full webinar link available for you afterwards.
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Fancy finding out more? Get in touch and come in to see how the Castle Hill Work Hub in the heart of Great Torrington could help you and your business (especially with half term rapidly approaching...!) facebook.com/CastleHillHub
Last few days to apply for our Town Centre Project Officer role careers.torridge.gov.uk/ . This really could be a fantastic position for someone keen to have local impact or start a career in the field! (@HighStreetsTF / @PlaceManagement)
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The opportunity presented by getting into this market is huge!
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A potentially fantastic opportunity for businesses across the region who have the chance to capitalise on this supply chain- one that is likely to grow significantly over the next few years!
Team Resolute, a UK consortium consisting of Harland & Wolff, Navantia and BMT, invite you to its first series of “meet the buyer” events, due to take place around the UK in February 2022. 1st event, 8th Feb Appledore. ow.ly/sntm50Hx1pX
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Chris Fuller TDC retweeted
📢 Calling all businesses in the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere! Join us on the 25th January at 4pm to learn how your business can help nature to recover across the Biosphere eventbrite.co.uk/e/biosphere…
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It’s been a pleasure (and a lot of work!) working together to achieve the progress made already to secure this. Now the fun really starts as the strands can start to be delivered and impact begin!
#NorthDevonUNESCOBiosphere has been awarded a £1.37m #CRF grant to boost their blue and green economies. #NaturalCapital investment will create great jobs for local people in #NorthernDevon northdevonbiosphere.org/news #COP26 #climateemergency #nature #togetherforourbiosphere #NDBBP
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Any Torridge / N Devon based businesses looking for help to grow? New Business Boost programme from @northdevonplus offers advice PLUS up to £2,000 grant to invest in equipment, software, training or consultancy- surely that's worth a look?!
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Chris Fuller TDC retweeted
Small Business Saturday UK celebrates small businesses success & encourages consumers to 'shop local in businesses in their communities. Small Business Saturday is the UK's most successful small business campaign & taking place this Saturday 4th Dec smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com

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R&D to qualify for tax credits does not just have to be globally groundbreaking, but has to be about your business making real progress that’s not readily available in your field- including to reduce your carbon footprint. So definitely worth speaking to an accountant about!
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Apologies, that was led by Mark from Barnstaple Chamber of Commerce/ @thomaswestcott
Alex and Sarah discussing the crucial role of universities to collaborate w businesses- and with KTPs, Smart grants beyond there are a variety of routes to work w your businesses, injecting academic expertise / specialist facilities to power your growth.
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