Cornwall Innovation has announced the appointment of a new business support advisor.
The office and desk facilities operator, which has three centres across the Duchy, has appointed Rebecca Loto to the role. Earlier this year Cornwall Innovation pledged to provide a business support advisor as a complimentary benefit to its customers, to bridge the gap of EU-funded business programmes, which ended in June.
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Ms Loto has spent over 20 years working and owning businesses across sectors including property, marine and tourism, as well as supporting sole-traders, start-ups and high growth businesses as a coach and mentor. She is also a certified business strategist.
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Ms Loto previously held positions in the business support arena at the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth and Skills Hub and Falmouth University’s Venture Studio, Launchpad. Her role at Cornwall Innovation will be to support both new and high growth businesses, within the centres to grow and thrive.
Cornwall Innovation is operated by the University of Plymouth for Cornwall Council. As part of her role, Ms Loto will also engage with businesses to support students with employment initiatives such as a dedicated internship scheme.
Matt Harrington, head of Cornwall Innovation Centres commented: “We’re dedicated to encouraging innovation and business growth in Cornwall, so it’s fantastic to welcome Rebecca to Cornwall Innovation, as we continue to grow our offering to support our customers.
"We really recognise the current gap for funded business support in Cornwall, and therefore this this fully funded hire fits within our strategic vision to support the Cornish business community and her support will be complimentary and exclusive to our customers. Rebecca brings a wealth of business experience across a multitude of sectors and is dedicated to bridging the gap of advice and support.”
Ms Loto added: “It’s so encouraging to have already seen potential for adding value to the customers of Cornwall Innovation and I’m looking forward to making a difference to business growth for a range of companies, through offering mentoring, workshops and networking opportunities.”
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