Contact Us
The Business Boost Competition is managed by individuals representing organisations with a keen interest in encouraging businesses to flourish within Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
Working on a voluntary basis, the 6-strong team of professionals brings specialist knowledge, business acumen and professional networks that underpin the successful management and delivery of the Business Boost Awards, year on year.
You can contact us by phone or email
- Bernard Lovatt: 07900 267711
- Trudi Barnard: 01782 742461
General enquires: info@businessboostawards.org.uk
Sponsorship enquiries: sponsor@businessboostawards.org.uk
Meet the team...
Bernard Lovatt – Chair
Principal Partner
Bernard Lovatt & Associates LLP
The Company provides a confidential service to small and medium-sized companies helping them to develop and diversify. We take an individual approach to problem solving and assist in seizing opportunities for growth. Our Associates are specialists in their fields within business management and technology development.
Darren Green
Senior Regeneration Manager
Aspire Housing Group
The Group provides more than 20,000 customers with quality affordable homes and services across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. The Group has one of the largest social enterprises in the County run by a registered provider delivering over 1,000 training and employment opportunities for young disadvantaged people.
James Miller
Owner & Director
Miller&Co
Miller&Co is a creative agency based in Staffordshire, devising engaging intelligent design that activates brands and stimulates consumers. James volunteers his time in a number of other local organisations and charities including the Newcastle Chamber of Trade & Enterprise, Young Enterprise and The Variety Club.
Rosi Monkman / Lucy Challinor
Business Support Manager
Keele University Science and Business Park
The Science and Business Park offers a mix of premium office accommodation and high specification laboratories within a thriving business environment and an innovative research culture. The stunning facility attracts companies in high growth areas including Biotech, Medical, IT, Environmental, and Professional Services.
Trudi Barnard
Business Development Officer, Regeneration Team
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council works with a wide variety of partners to ensure that this is a Borough of Opportunity. The regeneration team is involved in a diverse range of initiatives including capital projects, business support, encouraging enterprise and reducing worklessness.