Promo trail: In partnership with Westcotts, this series of 'as live' podcasts was recorded at the Devon Business Show 2023. Featuring a range of exhibitors and guests, discussing current business issues and concepts including skills, recruitment, the environment, net zero, connectivity, finance and much much more. Presented by Paul Philpott and produced by Fresh Air Studios.

Paul chats with Lee McQueen, Director of Business Growth and Adult Education at City College Plymouth, the People and Skills Partner at the show; Val Doyle, Partner at Westcotts, our podcast partner; and Hannah Rose, External Engagement Advisor at Babcock International Group, the Show Hub partner. Topics covered include the importance of events like Devon Business Show, skills development across all age groups, the skills gap, working with local businesses and the importance of investment in training. Produced by Fresh Air Studios for Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, supported by Westcotts Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers.

On Episode 2 of the Devon Business Show 2023 podcasts, Paul discusses Sustainability by Design with Steve Warren-Brown Founder of the show's Planet Partner, YGS Landscapes; Mark Hinchliffe, Director at Inch Recycling Solutions, the Virtual Goody Bag partner; and Chris Warne from Kaya Gallery, the show's Lanyard partner. The conversation includes creative solutions to sustainability problems and how businesses can avoid greenwashing.

In Episode 3 of the Devon Business Show Live Podcasts, we're 'Making Connections' with Matt Greaves, Head of Marketing for the show's Purpose Partner, Wildanet; Rich Adams, Business Engagement Manager for the Show Bag partner, University of Plymouth; and Mark Buckingham, Managing Director at the Digital Media and Tech Zone partner, PL1 Events. They chat with Paul Philpott about technology at the show, measuring engagement and the importance of a well-connected region.

In this podcast recorded live at Devon Business Show 2023, Paul introduces some of the Zone Partners for the show: Joe Pearce, Head of Business Support from Business Services Zone partners, University of Exeter; Paul Montgomery, perhaps better known as Sir Fix a Lock, the Sustainability Zone partner; and Jessica Hogben, People Impact and Engagement Manager for the Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality Zone partner, Plymouth Active Leisure. He's also joined by Stuart Elford, CEO for Devon and Plymouth Chamber, who shares some exciting news about next year's show.

We hear from two more Devon Business Show Zone Partners in Episode 5 of our 'Live at the Show' podcasts. Jenny Bishop is Head of Marketing at Plymouth Marjon University, who were the Education and Skills Zone partner, while Daniel Henson is Operations Manager at WH Scott and Son Engineers Ltd, who are partners for the Marine, Construction and Manufacturing Zone. Discussions include planning for future skills requirements, difficulties around recruiting for the engineering industry and teamwork. You can also find out why Paul once interviewed Jenny in the Plymouth Pavilions showers!

In Episode 6 of our Devon Business Show 2023 podcasts, Paul welcomes Jabo Butera MD of Diversity Business Incubator and Jamie Barber, Deputy Agent for the South West, Bank of England. Discussion focuses on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) but Jamie also explains the role of the Bank of England and shares some of the discussions he's been having with business owners at the show.

For Episode 7, Paul invites representatives from three of the many charities exhibiting at the Devon Business Show to join him in the studio. He chats with Stuart Devlin, Digital Marketing and Online Fundraising Officer for Lifeworks, Letty Greenfield, Community Fundraiser in the SW for Brain Tumour Research, and Annabel Roberts, Fundraiser for Children's Hospice South West, about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the different ways businesses can engage with charities. Stuart Elford also joins the discussion to share some exciting Chamber news around charities.

In this podcast, recorded live at Devon Business Show, Paul Philpott is taking the pulse of the planet with Steve Warren-Brown, founder of a new project called Societree, and Jim and Sam McNeill from Ice Warrior/Ocean Warrior, who are targeting different demographics in different ways but with the same aim in mind - tackling the climate crisis.

We're talking 'fun' and the importance of the entertainment sector to wellbeing on podcast 9 from Devon Business Show. Paul Philpott is joined by Sarah Brown, Head of Client Services at Bigwave Marketing, representing Bigwave Business Games, Laura Adams, Innovation and Inclusion Lead at Real Immersive and Craig Nichol, Marketing Manager at Paradise Island Adventure Golf.