A small batch craft gin producer on the edge of the Lake District is heading to Liverpool this Friday 13th May as a finalist in the North West Family Business Awards […]
Category: Family Business
Leading specialist commissioning firm celebrated for its commitment to social impact
A Whitehaven-based specialist commissioning firm has been recognised for its commitment to social impact. MissionCX beat strong competition with hundreds of entries to be shortlisted for ‘Best Social Impact’ at the 2022 […]
Cumbria businesses bid to make their export dreams a reality
BUSINESSES bidding to launch or supercharge their export plans attended a special masterclass where experts told them ‘you can do this’. Ambitious companies from the county were joined by their […]
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ finalist for ‘People’s Choice’ in North West Family Business Awards
It has just been announced that the iconic Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is a finalist in the ‘People’s Choice’ category in the North West Family Business Awards 2022. The family-owned heritage attraction […]
Leading insurance group, Marsh Commercial, joins the North West Family Business Awards 2022
As a leading UK risk and insurance advisor, and a Family Business Network partner, Marsh Commercialhas joined the North West Family Business Awards as a sponsor. The awards are set […]
Cumbria’s Hawkshead Relish joins the Family Business Awards 2022 judges panel
Leading North West food producers, Hawkshead Relish, a Cumbrian business success story will be using their huge wealth of experience to help judge and sponsor the North West Family Business […]
Leading Cumbria-based solicitors joins the North West Family Business Awards 2022
For the second year, Cumbrian based solicitors, Cartmell Shepherd is supporting the North West Family Business Awards, which will be held on Friday 13th May at the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel, […]
Sedbergh pub offers festive welcome to homeless veterans
In less than two weeks, The Dalesman Country Inn, Sedbergh will be extending its warm welcome to a group of homeless, disadvantaged and vulnerable veterans from across the UK for […]
Cookbook set to bring even more family mealtimes to life
Lake District inspired family cookbook, Embellish With Relish, which was launched at London’s Speciality and Fine Food Fair in late 2019, has gone on to become a big success, selling […]
Milan or bust…
A rural running and walking challenge, which kicked off on February 1 – has already raised over £1,000 for a local mental health charity. 10 members of staff from Lakes […]
Eden e-bike specialists develop their online presence as ‘North West premier dealer’
CUMBRIAN electric bike specialists, Eden-e-Motion have launched a new website coinciding with their new range of e-bikes attract attention from cyclists outside the county. Following the Hartley based independent e-bike retailer’s […]
Japanese Cherry Trees gifted to Dalemain as part of a ‘cherry blossom wave’
Dalemain Mansion has received a very special gift of 30 cherry trees as a symbol of their friendship with Japan. The trees were gifted by the Sakura Cherry Tree Project, […]
Stan Palmer takes on Honda Franchise
A family business is creating new jobs with a major £200,000 investment in a Carlisle showroom as it takes on the Honda franchise in the city. Stan Palmer is one […]
Four Cumbrian businesses in final for National Business Awards
Four Cumbrian businesses are preparing to battle it out against companies from across the UK ahead of the Amazon backed Rural Business Awards final, which will take place on Thursday […]
The North West Family Business Awards community come back together for ‘One More Time’
THE organisers behind the successful North West Family Business Awards, The Family Business Network are hosting a virtual celebratory evening on 28 January to relive some of the magic from NWFBA2020 and […]
The Family Business Network delivers skilled volunteering project for local charity
THE Family Business Network have undertaken a volunteering project for local suicide prevention charity, Action for Wellbeing. By volunteering their time and skills, a team from The Family Business Network […]
Lake District-based producer awarded northern artisan food award
CUMBRIAN artisan producer of condiments, pickles, relishes and preserves, Hawkshead Relish, has been awarded an artisanal food award by food and drink journalist and broadcaster Nigel Barden and premium cooking […]
Western Pension Solutions launch COVID-19 helpline for family firms
NORTH West Family Business Network partner and family-owned business, Western Pension Solutions have launched a free helpline for family firms to respond to issues associated with the prevailing COVID19 pandemic. Family […]