Business Awards 2012 Friday 2nd November 2012 at Crewe Hall Events Centre In Association with Arrival 6.45pm Chairman’s Welcome 7.25pm Evening Meal 7.35pm Presentation of Awards 9.30pm Disco 10.30pm Carriages 1.00 am 1 President’s Welcome On behalf of the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce I am delighted to welcome you to what promises to be another successful Business Awards evening. The South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards which celebrates the success of businesses in this area is now in its 16th year and is always a popular and prestigious event in the local business calendar. Good luck to all entrants. Chamber President – John Bowler Chairman of Crewe Alexandra Football Club Presenters this Evening Dr Gav and Bizzy Lizzy launched RedShift Radio in September 2010 after realising there was a need in South Cheshire for a good quality local community radio station. Over the last two years, the not-for-profit online radio station has gone from strength-to-strength, with over 50 volunteer presenters and 40 different programmes including shows presented by business owners, children and seniors. With strong support from across the community, a dedicated Steering Group of local businesses, many of who are Chamber members, and full backing from the leader of Cheshire East Council, RedShift Radio are in a great position to secure a full-time FM licence next year. Liz and Gav are truly delighted to have been asked back to present the 2012 South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards and wish all entrants the very best of luck! On Monday 5th November, RedShift Radio will begin their third 28-day temporary broadcast on 87.7FM so please tune your radios as you leave here tonight and be ready for Bizzy Lizzy on Sunny Side Up, 7am Monday morning! All winners and sponsors of the 2012 Awards will be invited to the special "Awards Show" on RedShift Radio 87.7FM on Tuesday 13th November. If you are a winner, please email [email protected] to book on! 2 MENU Starter Potato, ham hock and parsley terrine with home made piccalilli and country toast Main Course Roast breast of chicken with fondant potato, pearl onions, french beans, pancetta and coq au vin sauce Dessert Bramley apple crumble tart with parsley ice cream Tea or Coffee 3 Young Business Person of the Year Sponsored by Bentley Motors Bentley Motors is proud to announce its continued support of the ‘Young Business Person of the Year Award’ in the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Bentley has been a key sponsor of this local award for a number of years which recognises young people’s business potential within the South Cheshire region. For 2012, Bentley Motors has continued this support, looking for candidates under 30 who have excelled in their field. Bentley Motors understands the importance of developing young talent through its programmes for graduates and apprentices. Christine Gaskell MBE, Member of the Board for Personnel and Apprenticeship Ambassador explains, “In continuing our support of the South Cheshire Business Awards we look forward to honouring the best young managers and entrepreneurs from the region. South Cheshire has many advantages as a business location and we are proud that we can recognise some of the younger generation and hopefully help make the region’s businesses even more successful.” Entrants • James Macfarlane of Jaymac Electrical • Livia Lucie of Three 29 Design • Neil Olsson of Point Progress Limited • Nicola Suckley of CTC Physiotherapy • Oliver Lee of Voyager MPV Limited • Sarah Mountford of Fifteen Digital Limited James Macfarlane Jaymac Electrical, 6 Firbeck Gardens, Crewe, CW2 8UP Telephone 07882 047 002 At 27, I have enjoyed a diverse career all working towards my true goal of being successful in the field I am most passionate about with the addition of owning my own business. I am a friendly, passionate person who is extremely ambitious. As expected, I love every aspect of my work but I ensure I never forget my key beliefs, which are to be “Professional, Competitive, Reliable, and Friendly.” I work tirelessly to ensure my customers are the most important thing when completing their electrical needs and while my expectations remain to the highest degree, I ensure their safety is paramount. In many homes, electrical standards are somewhat behind where they could be in various aspects and I do everything I can to ensure every house is safe and that the client is protected. Since I started my business I have tried to support individuals wishing to train in the 4 electrical industry and currently support two apprentice electricians who are working to become fully qualified. I hope to pass on the knowledge and 2 passion I have and show them that this industry, can be both pleasurable and successful. 1 I will continue to make homes safer and to support young people because 0 this is what I love doing the most. 2 Livia Lucie s Three 29 Design Telephone 07534 892 464 d I set up my business in September 2009, right after I had finished college. I r didn’t study business or graphic design in high school or college, so I am a completely self-taught in both. I am grateful to have so many loyal clients who keep coming back - even w those who are my first few! They’ve put up with a lot of price changes since I first started. I am always complimented on my customer service and I pride A myself with that – as there is nothing worse than terrible service! The majority of my client base is covered overseas but I am working more s and more with local businesses especially since my last Business Awards win! s In May I completed a project for a local charity ‘Mbollou’ who aid those over in the Gambia. I got their website looking the part and I’m sure we will be e working together again soon. n I offer a wide range of services from print projects like brochures, flyers, i business cards, cover art and so on. Along with that I also do web based s design, whether it be websites or social media. I also handle branding for start-ups to re-brands on established business - even with individuals like u recording artists. Recently I have had my first retail album art put together which will be for B sale online and in shops in the future. It’s for a Texas based singer/songwriter; Jessica Clemmons who is managed by a London based company. In the future I hope to get offices and employ other young creatives to expand my business. Neil Olsson Point Progress Limited, 17 Frederick House, Princes Court, Beam Heath Way, Nantwich, CW5 6PQ Telephone 01270 611 800 I am 27 years of age, and moved to Nantwich 18 months ago from the East Midlands. I am an Ambassador for Cancer Research UK, which briefly means I represent Cancer Research UK when meeting face to face with politicians and engaging with the local and national media for support with our campaigns. The most 5 recent campaign was meeting with MP Edward Timpson in Parliament to discuss the effects of packaging on cigarettes. In addition to this role I have recently joined the Crewe and Nantwich Cancer Research UK committee and am actively fundraising and creating as much awareness for the charity locally. Next month I will be taking part in the Manchester SHINE sponsored walk and I have approached local businesses to sponsor the cause. In my spare time I am a keen musician, writing, producing and recording my own music. I have had an album released worldwide through a record label I was previously signed too, but now concentrate my time and efforts fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Through a lot of hardwork and determination, I have performed in clubs across the country, and featured on MTV for a music video I recorded in Oxford. Nicola Suckley CTC Physiotherapy, 7 Mallard Court, Mallard Way, Crewe Business Park, Crewe, CW1 6ZQ Telephone 01270 588 244 I am a competent, focused, enthusiastic and self-motivated young business woman. I engage in opportunity and thrive on the potential to bring projects to fruition. I strongly advocate team work and have a desire for all to achieve by giving responsibility and opportunity. I believe success is driven by an individual’s aspirations to achieve. I strive to possess a relaxed, approachable and understanding manor throughout all relationships both professional and personal and pride myself on the relationships I maintain. I believe in promoting good health and the positive effects this can have on the wellbeing of an individual and for the businesses they work in. I have qualified at MSc. Level in Physiotherapy and have also gained a BSc. in Sports Science. I regularly draw from both academic achievements to underpin the work I carry out to date. I wish to continue to develop my academic achievements having recently commenced a PhD at MMU. I believe in continual professional development and the opportunity to learn. I look forward to developing further throughout my career. I am a keen athlete, continuing to play hockey, currently at Didsbury Northern Hockey club. I regularly run having competed in 10k and half marathon events for charity and personal accomplishment. I also attend the gym weekly and believe in maintaining a healthy life style. In addition I have a strong passion for travel having visited many countries worldwide. Recently I travelled to Malawi in Africa to work for a charity as a Physiotherapist and this year will visit Brazil in South America.