Tuesday 30th October 2012



There has been a sharp increase in the number of young director appointments during the first half of the year in Chesterfield, according to the latest Duport Business Confidence Report.

Figures in the latest report reveal that the percentage of young director appointments in Chesterfield has more than doubled during the first half of the year.

During the January to June period, 6.5% of director appointments were under 25, compared to 3.1% during the same period in 2011.

It's believed to be Chesterfield's regeneration plans that are driving confidence - the town is undergoing a period of regeneration that could be one of the reasons behind the rise in young entrepreneurs.

A range of projects are set to take place, including a £50 million retail and leisure development and a £2 million refurbishment of the town's iconic Market Hall.

There are also plans for a £300 million project on a reclaimed opencast site at the Birchall Estate, which will see the development of a major eco-friendly leisure and visitor attraction to the north west of the town.

Managing Director of Duport, Peter Valaitis said, "An increase in young directors is positive news for Chesterfield, and should bring fresh ideas to the local business community. The planned regeneration projects should give a further boost to the Chesterfield economy. We can expect to see more positive news for the town in the coming months and years."

The Duport Business Confidence Report for Chesterfield contains economic data and statistics that provide an overview of the town's business landscape. The full report can be found at www.duport.co.uk/chesterfield.

Duport Business Confidence Reports are generated and released by Duport Associates Ltd. The data contained in these reports is assimilated and analysed using public record data from sources including Companies House, Office for National Statistics and Ordnance Survey.

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