New Manager for Halton ChamberHalton Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, based at The Heath Business and Technical Park, has a new manager at the helm - Paula Cain, a former Chief Executive of Knowsley Chamber. Paula, 50, will be taking over the day-to-day management of the Chamber from Eric Hudson to allow him time to concentrate on running his new North West website business, Regionplus. Paula brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new position having worked for Knowsley Chamber of Commerce for nearly 20 years. During that time she developed a range of new business initiatives and was successful in securing funding for a number of special projects, including international trade, business buddy and start-up programmes. In 2009 she was a finalist in the Merseyside Women of the Year awards. She said: “My ambition for Halton Chamber is to build on the great work achieved by Eric Hudson and other board members. I am keen to expand the membership, to add to our service offer and make Halton Chamber into a flagship organisation for business in Halton.” Halton Chamber Chairman Stephen Nickson welcomed her appointment and paid tribute to Eric Hudson’s considerable achievements. He said: “I would like to thank Eric Hudson for carrying out a sterling job of running the Chamber over the last two years. He has established and built up a regular business networking forum, 1st Tuesday, which regularly attracts more than 60 visitors. He has successfully delivered a ‘New Start’ programme through the Enterprise Halton Board and he has grown the Chamber membership during tough economic conditions whilst keeping a tight rein on spending. Eric will remain on the board in the capacity of Vice Chair and will continue to be proactive in the future success of the Chamber.” For more information about Halton Chamber of Commerce, visit the website www.haltonchamber.com or ring 01928 516142. The next 1st Tuesday breakfast network event will be held at The Heath Business and Technical Park, Runcorn on Tuesday 6th July, at 7.45am. The event is open to anyone in business and costs £10, including a cooked breakfast. 18 June 2010 About The Heath:The Heath, which was established as a business park in 2000, has attracted over 175 British and international companies, ranging from bio science firms to IT specialists, from food industry consultants to website designers, and from government agencies to telemarketing specialists. Residents have been attracted by the 60-acre business park's vast range of impressive facilities and its flexibility in space management and in attitude. The Heath offers a wide range of office and laboratory space, together with a purpose-built conference centre that includes a 120-seat lecture theatre. Residents can also choose from a wide selection of additional services, including telephone and broadband connectivity, laboratory support services, scientific glassblowing and precision engineering facilities, to name but a few. Residents also have access to The Heath's fitness centre and gym. Combined with 1,700 parking spaces, its first-class transport links - and the ability for residents to select and pay for just the services they require - it's no surprise that the number of companies on The Heath is continuing to grow rapidly. MEDIA CONTACT: PAUL SMITH ASSOCIATES
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Eric Hudson and Paula Cain
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