BIPC LIVERPOOL MARKS NATIONAL START UP DAY WITH HIGH STREET HERO AWARDS

Two Liverpool businesses in the hospitality sector achieved recognition from the Business & IP Centre (BIPC Liverpool) at an event to mark National Start Up Day.

A packed out Racquet Club saw over 100 businesses gather for an event designed to celebrate and promote entrepreneurship.

The ‘High Street Hero’ awards were formally presented to Emil’s Kitchen and Pierre Griffes by BIPC Liverpool’s Geraldine Fuller and Phil McCabe of the Federation of Small Businesses.

County Road based Emil’s Kitchen is run by Romanian born Emil Rahaeanu. An internationally renowned pastry chef, his handmade creations are attracting customers from across the region to his premises which also offer full English breakfasts and a lunch menu .

Pierre Griffes was opened by Roger Jonas on Allerton Road. The acclaimed restaurant has a growing reputation for its authentic French onion soup and a host of other culinary delights that are bringing diners in daily to experience the warm welcome and quality food.

Start Up Day saw BIPCs across the UK staging a raft of activity aimed at inspiring and supporting aspiring and established business owners.

Geraldine Fuller said: ‘Naturally we wanted BIPC Liverpool City Region to deliver a stand out event that would mark the occasion in the best way possible to support our business community . It was a fantastic opportunity to provide recognition to two talented business owners who have demonstrated extraordinary tenacity , hard work and imagination . We are so grateful to everyone who got on board with this and extend huge congratulations to Emil and Roger. “

BIPC Liverpool enlisted the support of the wider business community to provide guests with quality learning and advice. Entrepreneur Leon McCowan wowed guests with a session on sales and pricing. Jamie Wray, founder of Ways to Wow, delivered a masterclass on success and performance, whilst well-known Liverpool figure and founder of Goodship, Gavin