The Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards have received support from one of Lancashire’s most prestigious names in business services.

 

Blackburn based business advisory and accountancy group, Pierce, will sponsor the Manufacturing Excellence Award category in the inaugural awards, which seek to promote and recognise the best of business within the Blackburn with Darwen economy.  The group is established as one of the North West’s largest independent accountancy businesses and this year celebrates its 85th year in the town.

 

Commenting on the sponsorship, Pierce director, David Sharpe said: “Because of our business history in Blackburn, our involvement in the inaugural Hive Awards is of real importance to us.  It signals our commitment to the area and our support for businesses in the local economy.  We are delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate and reward the enterprise and initiative shown by businesses in Blackburn and Darwen and our sponsorship of the Manufacturing Excellence Award reflects our substantial experience in dealing with companies within the manufacturing sector, who are contributing hugely to economic recovery in Lancashire.”