Sector specialists appointed to Destination Chesterfield Board
Destination Chesterfield has recently appointed sector specialists for the manufacturing, professional services and retail, leisure and tourism sectors to their board.
Destination Chesterfield, funded through money from the European Regional Development Fund, Chesterfield Champions and Chesterfield Borough Council is helping to improve the economic prosperity of the town through a campaign to promoteChesterfield. This approach to promoting the town sees the local business community playing a central role in its success by leading an independent board of Directors for Destination Chesterfield, and businesses pledging their support to become Chesterfield Champions.
James Brand, Sales Director at United Cast Bars will take the lead for the manufacturing sector. James has worked at United Cast Bar since 2004, and has helped the company grow to become the world leader in continuous cast iron bar production. Operating on a global scale, the facility inChesterfieldproduces the broadest range of products of any peer within their sphere of operation. James said “Manufacturing has a key role to play in the economy. Businesses rely on their local community to offer support and vital resources to ensure the future growth of their businesses.”
Steve Smith, Relationship Director at Natwest Bank joins to represent the professional service sector and brings expertise on the funding available to businesses who plan to relocate or grow in Chesterfield. Steve says “Destination Chesterfield is an exciting concept uniting public and private sectors locally to help promoteChesterfieldleading to better amenities and job prospects for the local community. My motivation in joining the board is to make a positive contribution towards those objectives for the Town and surrounding areas.”
Vittorio Risorto, Owner of Calabria Restaurant on Glumangate, will represent the retail, leisure and tourism industry. Vittorio said “It is important businesses work together to shape theirChesterfieldand listen to their customers to make this happen. We need to look to the future, how we support local businesses to grow, maintain high street occupancy as well as attracting new investment to the town.
James Mitchenson, Editor of the Derbyshire Times, also joins the team, bringing further marketing and public relations expertise to the board. James said “I’ve very quickly been impressed with the drive and ambition Destination Chesterfield has for the town, and I am keen to ensure the Derbyshire Times is at the heart of it. I am looking forward to working as a board member of Destination Chesterfield to ensure the people ofChesterfieldare listened to, and their town continues to flourish.”
Further information about Destination Chesterfield and the Chesterfield Champions can be found at www.chesterfield.co.uk
Source:Destination Chesterfield
