Chester Business School

Jason Lloyd, 21, from Pembrokeshire, South West Wales, studied for a Business Management BA (Hons) Degree at the University which has given him the foundation he needed to pursue a career in financial services. 

During his course, Jason secured a placement at Innes Reid made possible by the University’s close working relationship with thebestofchester business support organisation which sets up work placements for students with its local business members.

The Research Colloquium, which was held at the University’s Warrington campus, focussed on a wide range of work, from research into the business management practices in the English professional football industry to that into the financial markets and academic theories.

Attracting delegates from across the North-West region, the Colloquium included a keynote presentation from Ossie Jones, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Liverpool Management School.

The winners were announced at a special ceremony at the University of Chester last night (Wednesday, March 18).

Founded by a former High Sheriff of Cheshire, David Briggs MBE, in 2006, the Award for Enterprise is judged on ambition, innovation, growth, enterprise, and employee and management development. The entrants are also required to explain the way in which they will ensure their company continues to expand in the future.

With thousands of pounds worth of prizes to be won, the winner and two runners-up will be announced at a glittering ceremony in March 2009, at the University of Chester’s Chester campus.

Now in its third year, the High Sheriff’s Award for Enterprise has attracted support from a whole host of regional and international sponsors, which recognise the spirit of enterprise and development in Cheshire.