Chesterfield Champions drive investment, innovation and collaboration across the region
Chesterfield’s business community continues to demonstrate its strength and diversity, with four Chesterfield Champions making headlines for their contributions to business growth, regeneration, and regional pride.
Mitchells Chartered Accountants and CMP Legal have successfully supported the sale of AGG Electrical Safety Testing to private investment firm Rose Street Partners. Founded by brothers Andy and Gavin Griffiths, AGG has grown from a local PAT testing provider into a nationwide facilities management business. The Chesterfield-based firms worked closely to ensure a smooth and tax-efficient sale, protecting the founders’ interests throughout.
Gavin Griffiths said:
“The collaboration between Mitchells and CMP Legal made what could have been a stressful process incredibly smooth. We felt protected by their professionalism and vast knowledge throughout.”
FHP Property Consultants, acting on behalf of Marroe Developments, are marketing Egstow View Business Park in Clay Cross, a major new industrial and trade counter scheme bringing four acres of previously vacant land back into use. Located just off Junction 29 of the M1, the site has already attracted national occupiers including Howdens, Screwfix and Starbucks. The development forms part of a wider mixed-use scheme and benefits from proximity to the £24.1m Clay Cross Town Deal regeneration programme.
Darran Severn of FHP said:
“The scheme is really starting to take shape and it will not be long until units are available for occupation. The location and prominence of the site is excellent, and this is evident by the calibre of businesses committing before practical completion.”
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, the region’s official tourism body and Chesterfield Champion, has launched a new campaign to boost off-peak tourism and support local visitor economy businesses. The initiative encourages year-round travel to the area, highlighting seasonal experiences and hidden gems across the Peak District and Derbyshire. The campaign aims to extend visitor stays and increase spend, helping businesses thrive beyond the traditional summer season.
BSP Consulting has played a key role in one of the East Midlands’ most striking new landmarks, a life-sized sculpture of a Lancaster Bomber titled On Freedom’s Wings. The structural engineering firm designed the steel framework, podium and foundations for the 29-metre-high installation near Norton Disney.
Carl Hilton, Managing Director of BSP Consulting, said: “This project has been the result of many people devoting their time, expertise, and energy to move it forward through each stage. It has been a true collaboration of professionals, all united by the desire to achieve something remarkable.”
These stories reflect the impact of Chesterfield Champions across sectors, from professional services and property to tourism and engineering, and showcase the collaborative spirit driving growth and innovation across the region.
