Nelson businessman is pride of the county (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Nelson businessman is pride of the county

2:19pm Wednesday 17th March 2010 in

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NELSON businessman Tim Webber has been crowned Lancastrian of the year at a glittering awards ceremony.

The chairman and managing director of Barnfield Construction Group was honoured at the 2010 Be Inspired Business awards at the Globe Theatre, Blackpool.

The honour was given for Mr Webber’s lifetime achievement in expanding his business empire. In Lancashire alone, Barnfield has developed more than 40million sq ft or industrial space and key projects have included the new Boundary Mill, Colne, Lomeshaye Industrial Park, where the company is based, and the new ACE Centre in Nelson.

Host for the evening Dennis Taylor, Lancashire Economic Partnership’s chief executive, paid tribute to Mr Webber, describing him as ‘a giant on the Lancashire business map’. He also praised him for his determination in battling the recession and trying to create wealth for his beloved Pendle area.

Mr Webber paid special tributes to his family, friends, workforce and clients for all their support over the years.