I was fortunate to sit on a business panel a couple of weeks ago and the subject was one close to my heart - Burnley and its regeneration.
By David Walker, +24 Marketing.Burnley FC’s success has brought the spotlight to our wonderful town and as it establishes itself as a business force to be reckoned with, it was good to see the enthusiasm amongst the business leaders from the area.
There is a real pride in the area - and since being recognised as the most enterprising part of the UK by the Prime Minister and Prince Charles, that pride is spreading. There is a great deal of investment and while we might have mourned the loss of the likes of Michelin and BEP in the past, they are now being replaced by new, forward-looking businesses.
The growth of these industries alongside each other here in Burnley all show very positive signs for the region. As I both live and work here, I can’t wait to see how it develops.