AWARDS
Gordon Burns Peter Wall, Emma Morris, Natalie James, Tony Collier
Gordon Burns, Alfie Moor, Mayor of Trafford, Cllr Patricia Young and Consort ऀCllr Michael Young, Tony Collier (Chamber President)
Gordon Burns, Deputy Leader Cllr Alex Williams, Martin Duff, Ayesha Pollard-Boswell, Tony Collier, Christine Myers-Cough, Cheryl Carter, Patricia Smith
Gordon Burns, Kevin Rodgers, Paul Daine, Tony Collier
Gordon Burns, David Bellin, Richard McConnell, Tony Collier
Retailers steal the show at Chamber Business Awards The first ever Chamber Business Awards were held at the Manchester Airport Marriott and hosted by BBC presenter Gordon Burns. The room was packed to capacity as businesses from the region gathered to hear the results. Without doubt, the retailers ‘stole the show’ with The Zipyard in Altrincham taking first place in the Start-up Business of the Year and runner up in both Young Entrepreneur and Business of the Year. Matthew Agass of Yogberries in Hale won Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Randalls Jewellery shop in Altrincham won both the Retailer of the Year and the Business of the Year. The other winners were: Small Business of the Year - Software Assistance Customer Care - Ian Clarke Funeral services Property Developer - Citybranch Heritage Award - PJ Livesey Group Professional Services - Neil Myerson Solicitors Leisure & Tourism - The Mere Golf Resort & Spa Charity of the Year - Stockdales
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International Business of the Year - Destination Performance Runners–up included Hale, Altrincham & Sale Independent, Networking in the City, Barkers the Florist, Bluebird Care (Trafford), Bruntwood, Nature Sign Design, Blackstone Solicitors, Amba Restaurant, Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) and Sally Cooper: Trademark Attorney. Sponsors of the event included Adam & Company, Software Assistance, Chairman of the Chamber, Dr Jackie Campbell, Trafford College, Bridging Finance, Milner Boardman, Sale & Altrincham Messenger, Premium Collections and Trafford Council.
“We are delighted that both the worshipful the Mayor of Trafford and her consort were able to join us together with the Deputy Leader of Trafford, Cllr Alex Williams and his wife. “It is so encouraging to hear some of the positive news stories from local businesses. Undoubtedly many businesses currently face challenging times; however there are still some businesses out there that are really working hard and succeeding. The evening highlighted just some of these.” The Awards ceremony finished with after dinner speaker, comedian Alfie Moore, who entertained the guests.
Tony Collier, President of the Chamber and managing Partner of Milner Boardman, said: “The evening was excellent. Our congratulations go to all and sincere thanks to the sponsors.
The Business Magazine of Altrincham & North Cheshire Chamber
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