MP CALLS FOR MORE ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES TO EXPORT

Speaking at a business club event hosted by local law firm SAS Daniels and Harts Chartered Accountants, the MP for Macclesfield was in rally cry!  “We need more first time entrepreneurs, employers and exporters for maximum growth” said David Rutley MP. 

With the economy moving towards recovery, Rutley recognised the opportunity that creating more first-time entrepreneurs, employers and exporters would bring for the UK economy. He urged the Government to build on its important work in these areas.

   Pictured Left – Nigel Read, David
   Rutley and Melissa Bowers

        The event at Adlington Hall saw
        the best and brightest of
        Macclesfield’s business men and
        women gather to enjoy an
        afternoon of networking and an 
        insight into the Macclesfield
        business community and its
        future from the constituency’s
        representative in the House of
        Commons.

Rutley’s speech touched upon the area’s higher than average number of female entrepreneurs and the crucial role that the self-employed and SME’s play in the local and wider UK economy and in the drive for growth. However, as Rutley emphasised, it is imperative that the government continues to support the UK’s small businesses. This led to his reflections on exports, inspired by a life changing trip to China. The phenomenal rate of growth enjoyed by China should inspire more UK businesses to export to all corners of the world, not just to Europe and America.

He also called upon employers to seize opportunities that renewed confidence is bringing, and them to explore opportunities in taking on a first-time employee, such as an apprentice. With a view of the future, Rutley also looked to the town’s past citing industrialist Charles Roe as a key player in developing the mining interests and the silk industry in Macclesfield, and the mark he made on the town by building Christ Church.

Rutley said:

“Macclesfield is an area that is enjoying sustained growth due to a combination of factors, including: a highly skilled workforce, great connectivity and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Recent progress at AstraZeneca’s Alderley Park site is encouraging. Earlier this year the future of the site looked uncertain, but now there are a number of businesses looking to build and develop on the site, which will lead to a more sustainable future for the Alderley Park site in the long term.

“AstraZeneca’s recent £120m investment in its Macclesfield site is also most welcome. This will safeguard 300 jobs and create around 200 more over the next few years.”

Nigel Read, partner at SAS Daniels, said:

“The business club is a great opportunity to meet like minded people, and to hear from local experts. David’s insights and thoughts on how the town’s businesses can develop was inspiring and reflected the renewed confidence we’re seeing in our commercial clients.”

Melissa Bowers, director at Harts Chartered Accountants said:

“David provided a great snapshot into the area’s history and how this has formed the opportunity for growth today.”