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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 […]

Argyle Street Ash Crowned UK Tree of the Year 2025

The votes are in, and the UK has chosen its champion. The Argyle Street ash in Glasgow has been crowned Tree of the Year 2025, following thousands of public votes in the Woodland Trust’s annual competition. A People’s Tree Also known locally as The Lone Tree of Finnieston or The Only Tree on Argyle Street, […]

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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