Lancashire sells itself at VIP London event
Lancashire was selling itself to a range of influential investors in London today (November 27) as part of ‘Lancashire Day’ and the first ever Invest in Lancashire Guide.
Organised by the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the event is showcasing the range of high-quality development opportunities in the county to an audience of property investors and businesses at The Guild of Fine Food in the heart of the City.
The guide illustrates what it means ‘to live, work, play and think in the greatest county in the North’.
LEP deputy chair David Taylor said: “We are very excited to be launching the Invest in Lancashire Guide and taking our message that Lancashire is the place for growth to London-based investors.
“The guide highlights some of Lancashire’s specific assets and opportunities, at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse.
“We are the second largest economy in the North West, with over 52,000 businesses generating £30bn a year.
“Lancashire is a recognised world-leader in aerospace, advanced engineering and manufacturing and energy. We are the home of some of the world’s leading companies and we are also recognised for our excellent universities.
“There are internationally-significant opportunities for investment here, such as our four Enterprise Zones which combine into one overarching investment destination, the Lancashire Advanced Manufacturing and Energy Cluster.”
He added: “The LEP’s strategic £1bn investment plan is creating jobs, homes and the infrastructure needed to transform the economy.
“We are two hours from London by train, with excellent connections to the rest of the UK, and Lancashire offers an excellent quality of life.
“We have a fantastic story to tell that appeals to investors in both the UK and internationally.”
Paul Heathcote at today’s event
Bolton-born celebrity chef Paul Heathcote prepared tasty Lancashire food and met investors as part of today’s presentation.
Paul is one of only two chefs in the North West ever to hold two Michelin Stars, which he held at his Longridge restaurant.
He sold the last of his restaurant group in 2015 and at one period owned 15 restaurants as well as an events and contract catering business.
