Clitlieme Advertiser & Times, February 17th, J!W)


INDUSTRY AND _


DUSINE88 REVIEW


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THK bitter frost of eco­ nomic recession appears to be thawing in the Ribble Valley, allowing the first green shoots of recovery to sprout.


country, the Ribble Valley has felt the harsh effect of the present recession, which has been character­ ised by rising unemploy- ment and b an k ru p t businesses.


bike the rest of the


now clear that businesses are starting to thrive and employers are beginning to take on more people.


However, the signs are


prise Agency is one organ­ isation which has wit­ nessed the changing


Ribble Valley Enter­


established businesses and therefore keeps a watchful eye on the growth of local enterprises. It is organ­ ised and funded by the local business community, with financial help from n a t i o n a I and I oc a I government.


economic situation of the area. The agency exists to promote and help new and


198(1, the agency has helped 1,800 businesses to start up and, in the past year alone, has given counselling assistance to 50 new businesses.


Since its creation in The impressive list of


Clitheroe 22.121, (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 1,22331 (Classijied)


DESPITE everything the r e c e s s ion has thrown at it, local industry is alive and well — and early signs


are that our business leaders are de te r ­


that the past few years have been anything but difficult. L ik e t he r e c e n t


in ’94. No one would pretend


Enterprise culture will nurture green ■shoots of recovery-


by Stewart Pimbley b u s i n e s s e s


unusual businesses which have begun to appear in the Ribble Valley are a company specialising in helicopter flight tuition classes and a house remod­ elling service. The Ribble Valley


includes sales agencies, home care agencies, gar­ dening firms and driving schools. S om e o f th e m o re


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Ailcen Evans said that all the agencies within the co ns ort iu m h a d experienced increased requests for business counselling. She explained that the people feeding the valley's green shoots of recovery are those who are prepared to be mobile and flexible and go out and meet people.


Enterprise Agency is part of a consortium of East Lancashire enterprise agencies which offer advice and counselling to potential and existing entrepreneurs. Ribble Valley director


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Going for gold in ’94 REVIEW°m • REVIEWW REVIEW by Vivien Meath mined to “go for gold”


something of a turmoil. It The prize was presented has, however, been far by yet another Itibble Val- from stagnant and, when ley company which has the recession does even- made its mark, Ultraframo tually become a thing of pic, 1!)!)1 competition win- the past, the Ribble Valley ners and last year’s corn- will certainly be leading petition sponsor, the prosperity stakes In May, the area will be aSain.


weather, the industrial front has certainly been in


area has escaped The bedrock of local


casualties along the rocky station will play host to a road of recession, of daily service linking the course, but fortunately the area with Blackburn, lightly.


There have been local then the newly-restored industry — made up of news, particularly in view


Preston and Manchester. It is certainly good


the experience. Tourism is without doubt one of the Ribble


the storm well and per­ haps gained strength from


firms like Ultraframe, ICI, 3M Neotechnic and Rcctella — has weathered


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burn Controls, of Whalley — not forgotting merit


P. Engineering, of Clith­ eroe; Keith Clements Auto Electrical Services, of Chatburn; and Art Decor, Whalley — all progressive Ribble Valley companies with a great future.


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industry are the area's investment for the future, with a good deal of worth­ while activity being gen­ erated by the Education Business Partnership, the new Compact scheme and East Lancashire Training and Enterprise Council, as well as Trident, which organises thousands of work experience place­ ments for our school chil­ dren every year. The new year began


have given the area a valuable injection of cash. Links with schools and


visitors annually, with a multitude of spin-offs,


of the fact that Manches­ ter now has its bid to host the Commonwealth Games in the year 2002 short­ listed. Clitheroe could cer­


ble Valley having the lowest unemployment level in England, with 3.5%, and officially declared as one of the easiest towns in Lanca­ shire in which to find work — and we are certainly on the right track.


tainly be within easy com- mnter distam’p. Add all this to the Rib­


back on the rails, as by Firms tie for to>p rural award


A WHALLEY firm which specialises in giving its young work­ ers a sturdy first step on the road to career success is joint winner of the Lancashire Rural Business of the


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The Sidings, was formed three years ago by former electrical engineer at Cas­ tle Cement Mr John Foley. Mr Foley worked at


Castle Cement for nearly 14 years, coming through the ranks as an engineer, before succumbing to the attraction of being his own boss. Blackburn Controls


Year Award. Blackburn Controls, of


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m j§ il|p & IL b m mach in e ry , th a t is,


a league of its own when it comes to its youth employ­


machines that perform particular functions. The firm, however, is in


designs and manufactures control panels and sys­ tems, as well as undertak­ ing general electrical installation work. To the uninitiated, con­ trol panels affix to process


ment policy, for it offers comprehensive in-house and college training.


very dedicated to young people. We like them to develop and have a chance in life. All the youngsters


Mr Foley said: “We are


go to college on a day-re­ lease basis, even the young lady in the office, who is undertaking a busi­ ness studies course.”


youngsters are learning commitment. They don’t get into bad habits and they learn that they are working for their own futures, as well as for the firm." Blackburn Controls, like


He continued: “Our * 3 1


every other firm, has had to fight the recession. Mr Foley has this advice for small businesses engaged in the same battle:


believe in what you are doing. Be prepared to put the hours in. At Blackburn Controls, we insist on giv­ ing value for money and building up trust with our customers, sometimes at the expense of profit!"


“The main thing is to


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