MGD are Sponsoring the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards

We are delighted to announce Maple Grove Developments, part of the Eric Wright Group, as the sponsor of The Buzz Award at the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards 2016.

Andrew Dewhurst, director at Maple Grove Developments, said: “We’re proud to be sponsoring The Buzz Award and supporting local enterprise.

“These awards recognise an array of talented individuals and businesses and highlight the vital role they play in providing growth to the economy.

“We’ve been involved in a number of schemes across the borough, including completion of the £30m Blackburn Cathedral Quarter last year that is helping to transform a key gateway into the town and attract inward investment.”

The black tie event will take place on Thursday 26 May 2016 at Blackburn Cathedral.

Khalid Saifullah, chairman of the Hive Network and director of local manufacturing firm Star Tissue UK, added: “The Hive business leaders network is pleased to announce that the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards is back for 2016 and is now open to businesses, organisations and individuals based in Blackburn and Darwen.

“It’s a great chance for all businesses in the borough to shout about what they do and celebrate the extraordinary people working for them.

“We look forward to receiving entries and celebrating with everyone on the night.”

There are 14 awards in total; including Hive Chairman’s and the Arte et Labore Award, as well as Young Entrepreneur and Young Employee.

Other categories include; Newcomer, Investing in Future Skills, International Achievement, High Growth, Innovation, Made in Blackburn and Darwen Manufacturing, Creative and Digital and new for this year Buzz, Family Business and Commitment to Blackburn with Darwen.