Business In Brief: Funding programme launched; Family business owner set for retirement; and more
AD:VENTURE, the European funded programme, has launched its grant programme in Calderdale for businesses looking to secure up to £25,000 match funded support.
The programme provides support to eligible young and new businesses who have strong growth ambition. Companies are asked to explain through a written business plan how the funding would help their next steps in their business journey and what difference it would make to their future success.
AD:VENTURE also provides practical support through a network of dedicated advisors; as well as offering master classes, workshops and events.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Strategy, Councillor Barry Collins, said: “The AD:VENTURE programme is an innovative scheme from Leeds City Region, offering businesses in Calderdale an exciting grant opportunity to help them flourish.
“Providing funding to help create jobs and to accelerate the growth of new and young enterprises makes perfect sense. Not only does it make a big difference to the individual business owners, but it also helps us to identify new and emerging business sectors and specialisms here in Calderdale and nurture the talents and successes of tomorrow.”
Suzanne Powell, Director of Hebden Bridge based VIZBOX Enclosures, who received a grant through a previous phase of the AD:VENTURE programme, added: “VIZBOX Enclosures manufacture outdoor projector enclosures. We export globally and are growing expediently.
“VIZBOX was supported by AD:VENTURE during 2017 and used the grant to access some specialised training and IT equipment. We had a positive experience, and our account manager was very informative and guided us well.”
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Terry’s Star Butchers, a family-run butcher’s shop in Leeds, is for sale, as its owners seek retirement.
The business, which is based near Farnley, is currently on the market with business broker Hilton Smythe for £42,500.
Terry Riley, who has owned the shop with his wife Paula since 1988, has been in the meat business since he left school. Originally from Wolverhampton, he made his home in Leeds after getting a management job in a local factory. He started the shop as a side-line, but its popularity led him to running it full time.
Over the past 30 years, Terry and Paula’s five children have taken turns to help out running Terry’s Star Butchers, however now they have flown the nest, the Rileys have decided they would like to move on to their next adventure, spending time with their nine grandchildren.
Riley said: “I’ve always worked in retail, particularly meat, and I’ve absolutely loved running the shop, but the time has definitely come for me to hang up my apron. We’re a real hub of the community.”
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Leeds Golf Centre will be hosting the Senior Masters for the second year running from 26 – 28 June 2018.
Starting with the ProAm day on the 26 June, 9am-2pm, the high-key professional event promises three days of true golfing action. Teams of three of any age can enter to play at the ProAm, playing alongside some of the top players in the senior game, including Ryder Cup legend Gordon Brand, European Tour winners Andrew Sherborne and Paul Affleck and Senior Tour veteran, Brendan McGovern.
New faces will include golfing legends such as Paul Streeter, David Shacklady, Gary Wolstrenholme and Gary Emerson.
Anyone can take part but need a handicap to enter to play at the ProAm. Members of the public with a handicap of 5 or lower can also enter the following days of the tournament as an amateur, with play starting at 9am.
Nigel Sweet, the Operations Manager at Leeds Golf Centre, said: “Last year was a huge success and the standard of competition was fantastic. The Senior Masters was a platform to welcome golfing legends, including Mark Booth, Andrew Oldcorn and Peter Baker on to the course at Leeds Golf Centre.
“We’re thrilled to be hosting this incredible tournament for the second year running.”
