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Following the Dream: How Growth Lancashire Helped Sure Treats Level Up

Sure Treats, created by Darwen-based entrepreneur Stuart Rees, is a small business built on community, curiosity and the joy of discovering something unexpected. But while the idea was fuelled by passion, turning it into a sustainable business came with challenges. Like many first-time founders, Stuart found that enthusiasm only gets you so far. From writing […]

From a Terraced House Kitchen to Industrial Excellence: 4 Lessons in Scaling a Family Legacy

In 1995, the air in a quiet terraced house in Blackburn, Lancashire, smelled of spices and pastry. There was no gleaming stainless steel, no automated conveyor belts, and no logistics department. Instead, there was a husband, a wife, and a single, hand-operated machine. This is where Jasats began—not with a venture capital injection, but with […]

Continued Support for Maundy Relief💛

We’re delighted to share that the Growth Lancashire team has once again come together to support Maundy Relief, a vital local organisation that provides practical and emotional support to people in need across our community. Following a previous donation earlier this year, our team recently organised another food collection, contributing a generous amount of essential […]

Growth Lancashire is 20!

Two Decades of Driving Business Success Growth Lancashire, a cornerstone of economic development in the region, is proudly celebrating 20 years of empowering businesses and fostering prosperity. Since its inception, the company has played a pivotal role in supporting enterprises across Lancashire, helping them start, grow, and thrive. Owned by several Lancashire local authorities, Growth […]

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