Issue 11 The Magazine of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce DEBATING CHAMBER Manufacturing IMAGE GALLERY President’s Summer Ball Jake Berry MINISTER FOR THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Your Local Business Partner RED ROSE COURT Superior Office Space TO LET 7,000 sq. ft JCT 7 M65 Petre Road, Clayton Business Park, BB5 5JR High quality office is space available over just a few hundred yards from junction 7 of the M65, in the heart of East Lancashire. RED ROSE Red Rose Court is an impressive detached building COURT occupying a substantial frontage to the A678. The accommodation offers excellent natural light, air conditioning and is fully cabled for immediate use. M65 We currently have 7,000 sq. ft of space available on A678 the first floor. This space has floor to ceiling windows throughout. It includes a number of individual offices and a large open plan kitchen and staff recreation area. J7 The accommodation is well connected to meet the needs of modern business not only with its geographic position but the high-quality connections to the internet. The building has access to ‘Superfast’ broadband with fibre to the cabinet. In addition, Virgin broadband and radio broadband are also available. Key features include: > Excellent location just off the M65 To view the property either > Ample parking space contact Trevor Dawson or call > Light modern offices Roger Edworthy at the Chamber > Well maintained, managed space on 01254 356400. > Air conditioning RED ROSE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME In this edition of the magazine we feature the Chamber’s Summer Ball where the Northern Powerhouse Minister, Jake Ball was our guest speaker. COURT MCLAUGHLIN ANDY Our Debating Chamber takes a look at the manufacturing sector where we discussed some of the issues facing the sector including skills and productivity. In ‘Your East Lancashire’ we feature the business awards of Blackburn, Superior Office Space Hyndburn and Pendle and congratulate these companies on their success. We also feature the Chamber’s Low Carbon Programme which has been , PRESIDENT developed to enable Lancashire businesses to play their part in the UK’s TO LET Clean Growth Strategy. 7,000 sq. ft On a personal note, I would like to thank the many companies who attended this year’s President’s Dinner at the Dunkenhalgh. We had a superb time and you can view some of the images that made this such a special evening. CONTENTS 16 04 Business News JCT 7 10 The Debating Chamber 12 International Business M65 16 Jake Berry MP Petre Road, Clayton 18 Your East Lancashire Business Park, BB5 5JR 20 CIPS & Training 22 Sector Analysis 24 Policy High quality office is space available 26 QES over just a few hundred yards from JAKE BERRY 27 Chamber News junction 7 of the M65, in the heart of East MINISTER FOR THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE Lancashire. RED 28 President’s Summer Ball ROSE COURT Red Rose Court is an impressive detached building 10 22 occupying a substantial frontage to the A678. The Business Life is published by East Lancashire Chamber of accommodation offers excellent natural light, air Commerce and Industry. conditioning and is fully cabled for immediate use. Editorial contacts: M65 Darren Grantham We currently have 7,000 sq. ft of space available on A678 [email protected] the first floor. This space has floor to ceiling windows Roger Edworthy throughout. It includes a number of individual offices and [email protected] a large open plan kitchen and staff recreation area. Advertising contact: J7 THE DEBATING CHAMBER SECTOR ANALYSIS Darren Grantham MANUFACTURING CHAMBER LOW CARBON The accommodation is well connected to meet the needs [email protected] 01254 356400 of modern business not only with its geographic position but the high-quality connections to the internet. The Designed by: Jon Thompson 24 28 Edited by: Roger Edworthy building has access to ‘Superfast’ broadband with fibre to the cabinet. In addition, Virgin broadband and radio Photography: Jon Thompson - Cover, Debating Chamber and Big Interview. broadband are also available. Printed by: Media Village Key features include: Views expressed by contributors are not necessarily shared by East > Excellent location just off the M65 Lancashire Chamber. To view the property either > Ample parking space contact Trevor Dawson or call POLICY IMAGE GALLERY > Light modern offices THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PRESIDENT'S SUMMER BALL Roger Edworthy at the Chamber > Well maintained, managed space on 01254 356400. > Air conditioning BUSINESS NEWS Accrington business leaders join together for an audience with Stuart Nevison Business leaders from Accrington and districts met town. Stuart was one of the original founders of AMS Neve, a company which has created audio equipment used on films at The Globe Centre, with guest speaker Stuart such as Skyfall, Black Swan and Toy Story 3- these products Nevison, Chairman of Globe Enterprises Ltd. continue to be prominent across the world. Stuart gave an inspirational talk to the #AmazingAccrington The #AmazingAccrington initiative allows influential business business leaders, detailing his own business journey and the leaders to meet, learn more about the exciting developments worldwide importance of his audio products, that were born in the borough and discuss the importance of supporting the in East Lancashire. His journey continues through offering a community. platform for expansion and networking in The Globe Centre, a Many influential business leaders were focal point of the town. present, including Andy Holt, owner of Accrington Stanley Football Club The room was silent as Stuart Nevison and David Welsby, CEO of Hyndburn reflected: Borough Council. Murray Dawson, “It was a fantastic time, we thoroughly Managing Director of Scott Dawson enjoyed it- everyone wanted our products. Advertising and founder of the Not many people realise Paul McCartney was suddenly our best friend, #AmazingAccrington initiative, led the this all happened in East people like the BBC realised the capability of meeting: our box. It completely changed the way audio Lancashire, we need to was being processed. I’m not sure how we Murray started with a brief history of had the time, we didn’t stop for two decades, The Globe Centre, which is currently a be shouting about all but I would do it all again.” modern business hub, actively bringing the great businesses and businesses to the area. “Not many people realise this all happened products that have also in East Lancashire, we need to be shouting “We always like to try and find a building about all the great businesses and products with story appeal, I didn’t appreciate been born in Accrington that have also been born in Accrington. That’s how influential The Globe Centre has why I am here, to share the story with you all.” been. For example, in the war it was an ammunitions’ manufacturing warehouse, David Welsby, CEO of Hyndburn Borough employing over 6,000 people!” Council, updated the group on future regeneration in the borough. He focussed on land and Guest speaker, Stuart Nevison, Chairman of Globe Enterprises investment opportunities, including current expansions of Ltd, which has seen the success of The Globe Centre in businesses in the area. Accrington, bringing jobs, regeneration and business to the 04 BUSINESS NEWS WITH CHANGE COMES PETTY COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY IF YOU DIVISION WELCOMES NEW HAVE COURAGE CHARTERED SURVEYOR Businesses continue daily to deal with issues whether within Petty’s Commercial Division has the business control or otherwise. Today we have the same appointed a new RICS registered challenges, but I believe in the tenacity, entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of the people of Lancashire. Chartered Surveyor with over 25 years’ experience into their Survey Lancastrians have been world beaters throughout history and we will continue to be so if we believe in our own ability. Department. Michael Crosby, previously at Byrom Clark Robertson As a child I was always made to believe that I can achieve anything if I put my mind to it and I do not believe I am unique in this mindset. Everyone can in Manchester, has vast experience in achieve if they want to. Our children and young people are the future of our the field including providing expert country and we need to give them hope, opportunity and encouragement to help them achieve their best potential. To link aspiration with education evidence in legal cases. is a very powerful cocktail. Brent Forbes Commercial Director at Petty’s It is every business owner’s responsibility to offer these young people said “We’re really pleased to have Michael training and opportunities within your business, have faith and recruit onboard, his expert knowledge across all young talent. Yes, some will leave once they have achieved the level of aspects of our business including his legal qualification that opens other opportunities but there will be those who experience adds to our already extensive stay and continue to be loyal and a great asset of your business in the Commercial Department skill set ensuring we future. meet the needs of our clients” For those that leave take pride in the fact you have helped them. Michael originally from Pendle but now living Yes, changes are an everyday event and we must embrace these and in Haworth said “Petty’s are celebrating influence these. With change comes opportunity and we must be prepared 90years this year and have maintained to take advantage of these as they arise. a great reputation in the area for all that time which is an amazing achievement for I’m proud to be from East Lancashire, I believe in the people of East any business. That doesn’t happen without Lancashire and I am sure the East Lancashire Businesses will embrace new consistent hard work and dedication and I’m opportunities.