Amber Taverns seeks Business Masters glory

A NORTH West company reviving the troubled pubs sector is hoping to toast a landmark year with success in the North West Business Masters awards.

Lancashire-based Amber Taverns – which just three weeks ago went through a secondary MBO –  is one of first companies to enter our new business awards scheme, which recognises excellence in the North West.

Chairman Clive Preston, set out why he feels Amber’s success deserves recognition:

“We purchase closed or distressed pubs, refit them to a high standard and reopen them selling national brands at realistic prices.

“We started the company five years ago with no properties and now own 58 pubs in the north of england with most of them in the NW.

Three weeks ago we did an MBO with the support of Legal & Ceneral Ventures (LGV) enabling our three  original VCT shareholders to exit having nearly trippled their investment.

“We operate from a small office over one of our pubs in Preston with a small but highly-experienced team who have specialised for many years in the pub sector.

“Last year we were the only leisure operator to be included in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 for private companys with the highest sales growth over the previous 3 years. We came 57th with an average sales growth of 77%. We have been selected again for this years event,” he added.

Made a difference? Defied the odds?, Had a good year? You could be a winner. Nominations are now open for the first ever North West Business Masters. Click here for more information 

 

Chris Barry, editor of TheBusinessDesk.com in the North West said: “We are receiving some excellent entries to the NW Business Masters. In what we all know have been really challenging economic times, there are some fantastic companies in this region doing really well.

“We are passionate about business and highligting success and I would urge other companies to join Amber in applying for our awards.”

The North West Business Masters awards lunch will take place at The Point at Lancashire County Cricket Club on February 17 next year.

All six categories are open to individuals or businesses based in the North West.

•North West Newcomer: Best new business initiative in the region
•North West Grit: Overcoming adversity and making a real difference
•North West Pride: Most meaningful philanthropic initiative by a business, organisation or leader
•North West Innovator: Most creative or original business thinking
•North West Ambassador: Greatest contribution to business in the North West
•North West Adviser: The best professional adviser working in the region.

To sponsor the North West Business Masters, please contact Tristam Carson on 07792 780177 or tristam.carson@thebusinessdesk.com

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