Sponsors of the Business Award for Service Excellence

National Car & Van Rental 
Jim Howard – Managing Director
T: 01392 490349
e-mail

Vehicle Save (UK) Limited t/as National Car & Van Rental has five branches across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.   A local independent company with global resource we can provide a flexible and high quality service for all our customers, whether for a one-off trip or as a frequent user.  With the largest fleet in the UK we have access to a full range of vehicles providing the perfect solution for all your daily rental requirements.   Website - vehiclesave.co.uk

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Sponsors of the Business Award for Environmental Responsibility

Envision is a South West environmental business support partnership that helps businesses across the region to save money on energy, waste, water and transport and grow in the new low carbon economy.  In the last five years it has worked with over 2,200 companies on carbon management, resource efficiency and sustainable construction as well as providing access to training and workshops, saving them over £12 million.  For more information please see our website - envisionsw.org.uk or ring 0845 456 9350. In Devon the key partners are Global Action Plan and Groundwork who both specialise in tackling climate change and work with businesses, individuals and communities.

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BT Local Business for Devon and Cornwall- represented

by CoasTel Communications Ltd
Sponsors of Business Award for E-Business

In a trail-blazing approach, BT now gets closer to local business communities by bringing all BT products and services to your doorstep with the BT Local Business for Devon and Cornwall.

Since 2002, the BT Local Business for Devon and Cornwall, based in Plymouth, exclusively sells BT's products and services to the 50,000 SME businesses in the region. The BTLB has the full backing and support of BT and is run by Richard Gore. Their 28 staff provide a responsive, consultative and face to face approach to offering BT's full portfolio to the region's businesses.

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Sponsors of Business Award for Best New Business

The Business Advice Centre was opened in 1999 with specialist facilities for training and counselling new businesses. Experienced accredited business advisers offer confidential free and impartial advice, information and training on a variety of business matters such as finance, marketing and legalities. BAC offers a comprehensive range of services to existing business people as well as those thinking of starting a business.

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Sponsors of Business Award for Workforce Development

Business Advantage is the South Devon College's one stop shop for training for business.  Over 4,000 employed learners and 1,000 local businesses have been given a wealth of expertise by the dedicated 68-strong team of support staff and lecturers to enable MD's and their staff to present a much sharper edge to their current customers and reach out to new business.  Local employers can be really confident in the service being offered by the college as it has both the Training Quality Standard for responsiveness to employers and is rated Grade 1 outstanding by Ofsted for the delivery of its apprenticeships and training programmes.
Business Advantage is available on 01803 540 470 or email  or visit the website: southdevon.ac.uk  

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Sponsors of Overall County Winner

Vehicle Save Contract Hire & Leasing Limited
Jim Howard – Managing Director
T: 01392 490349
e-mail

Sponsor of:  ‘Overall County Winner'   

SHORT, MEDIUM AND LONG TERM LEASING FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS AND VANS
Vehicle Save Contract Hire and Leasing specialises in the provision of short, medium and long term leasing and finance for all makes of vehicles for businesses in the South West from 12 – 60 months with mileage to suit your requirements.
An independent local company, we have the flexibility to provide a bespoke package tailored to your individual requirements executed with a high level of personal service.  Whether you require just one vehicle or a fleet of hundreds, you are guaranteed to receive outstanding customer care.     Website - vehiclesave.co.uk