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Warrington boasts the sixth highest number of start-ups in the country and is in the top ten places in the UK for high growth SMEs – and now, say bosses at Warrington Borough Council, the town has a fitting new home for ambitious entrepreneurs.

The Base, a 50,000 sq ft grade ‘A’ office building in the town’s emerging central business district, has been developed by Warrington & Co., Warrington’s partnership for growth, on behalf of Warrington Borough Council to meet demand from ambitious SMEs for high quality business space.  And, Leader of Warrington Borough Council; Cllr Terry O’Neill, says, he has no doubt it will soon be humming with enterprise.

“The level of company formation in Warrington just keeps on growing as business people realise that the skills and expertise they need are here in abundance.  We’re targeting The Base at advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses in particular, sectors where Warrington has strong credentials.

“The Base plays to the town’s strengths.  Ambitious businesses want to co-locate with like-minded firms in their early days before they reach a size where they need to spread their wings and so there will be a business development manager on hand to lend their experience as part of the overall package.  A home like this gives small firms enhanced credibility.” added Cllr O’Neill.
The five story development, designed by Liverpool-based Falconer Chester Hall and constructed by ISG, offers flexible space from a single desk up to a whole floor plate of 10,000 square feet.
Jayne Furnival, group property director at Langtree, who provide all aspects of the building’s management, said that The Base’s location was key to its appeal: “You’ve got bus and rail interchanges immediately to the south, along with the town’s retail core, and a growing business base around the stadium.  The emerging central business district will be key to the town’s future growth and we’re delighted to be a focal point of that,” she noted.

Steve Park, managing director of Warrington & Co. added, “This is a fabulous facility in a superb location. Warrington is always top of the UK start up tables and this will provide a much needed facility that will support the growth of fledgling businesses.”

The first tenant is due to move in to the building in early February and discussions are already underway with a number of other parties with regards to taking space, added Jayne.
The High Sheriff of Cheshire, Bill Holroyd CBE, DL, officially opens the building at a ceremony on 21st January for invited guests from the region’s property and business communities.

Two new tenants have signed up for space at The Base in Warrington, the enterprise hub which supports the growth of advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses and their supply chains.

Business tax advisors R&D Tax Claims (North) Limited and digital marketing agency Carpe Diem have moved to the new development as part of their strategy of supporting high growth manufacturing companies.

R&D Tax Claims

“We have one focus and to help company owners legally reduce the amount of tax they pay so that they are left with more funds to invest in growing their businesses,” said Pamela Cunliffe of R&D Tax Claims (North) Limited.  “Manufacturing businesses, particularly in their early stages, are very investment-heavy so The Base is perfect for us as it’s home to growing companies in need of our expertise.”

Carpe Diem

Bill Carr of Carpe Diem echoed those views but added that the centre’s outstanding broadband capability was also a key reason for his decision to move.

“We can help advanced manufacturing businesses develop a strong online strategy that will enhance their brand and help market their product or services to customers globally, which being tenants at The Base will help us to achieve.  The sort of online presence manufacturing businesses need means that communications and connectivity are very important and The Base gives us outstanding benefits in that regard.  Plus, it’s a great place to meet with clients and gives us the flexibility we need as we grow.”

Helping ambitious SMEs grow

The two new lettings at The Base follow the recent appointment by the building’s manager, Langtree, of Sylvie Morton as business development manager for The Base. 

Sylvie remarked, “The Base represents a pioneering endeavor for advanced manufacturing and engineering firms, in addition to their supply chains. Furthermore, it is the first of its kind.” Our focus is on helping ambitious SMEs grow via outstanding facilities and support and our two new lettings at The Base prove that this strategy is the right one.”

Warrington boasts the sixth highest number of start-ups in the country, the highest in the north west and it is in the top ten places in the UK for high growth SMEs.  The Base was opened in January 2016 to help the town capitalise on this key strength and provides 50,000 sq ft of grade ‘A’ flexible space from a single desk up to a whole floor plate of 10,000 square feet.

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies.

While making The Base your home, you’ll gain complimentary access to a range of essential business support services. These services encompass marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as valuable assistance with innovation, research, and development

Contact us for more information.

Warrington, which leads the north west in company formation, is to get a new enterprise champion as it pushes its growth agenda.

New Business Development Manager

Sylvie Morton, hailing from Nord, France, takes on the role of business development manager at The Base, a newly-opened 50,000 sq ft grade ‘A’ office building in Warrington’s burgeoning central business district.

The building specifically caters to ambitious SMEs in the advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors, meeting their demand.

She had a particular focus on advanced materials and was part of the team responsible for developing the region’s supply chain capabilities for new wonder material, graphene.

Her new role, says Sylvie, is as much about helping tenants through providing networking channels to new business as it is in securing business for the centre itself.

Networking

“Our customers’ success is what will drive our own, so it makes sense to focus on helping them access new markets and make useful contacts that can help them grow their companies,” said Sylvie.

Sylvie will actively develop a networking programme and ensure The Base gains recognition for promoting best practices in technology transfer, corporate venturing, and open-source innovation.

Home For Advanced Manufacturing

“The Base is about reinforcing Warrington’s leading position as a home for advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses, as well as for wider start-ups, and with Sylvie championing them we can expect the town to maintain its place at the top of the leader board for business growth,” said Jayne Furnival, group property director at Langtree, who provide all aspects of the building’s management for owner Warrington & Co, Warrington’s partnership for growth.

The five story development, just fifteen minutes from both Liverpool and Manchester and a short stroll from Warrington railway station, offers flexible space from a single desk up to a whole floor plate of 10,000 square feet.

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies.

While making The Base your home, you’ll gain complimentary access to a range of essential business support services. These services encompass marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as valuable assistance with innovation, research, and development

Contact us for more information.

Welcoming New Growth: Three Businesses Secure Space at The Base

Warrington’s Grade A advanced manufacturing and engineering hub, The Base on Dallam Lane, has secured three new lettings at The Base

A total of 2,000 sq ft of space has been let to three businesses, maintaining its reputation as a home for high growth SMEs.

Ixis, a digital transformation specialist; Resulting IT, a tech-driven sales firm; and Avanite, a software company, have leased three offices.

Between them the new tenants bring 24 new jobs to the building.

“Warrington ranks top ten in the UK for high growth SMEs,” stated Steve Park, Managing Director of Warrington & Co.

Building the New Warrington Economy: A Buzzing Environment for High-Growth SMEs

“These latest lettings at The Base add to a growing list of customers that are creating the new Warrington economy. There’s a real buzz about the building and we’ve seen a great start to 2017 with enquiries.”

The Base opened last year and was project managed by Warrington & Co. on behalf of Warrington Borough Council who own the property.

Cllr Terry O’Neill, Warrington Borough Council Leader, stated, “We’re booming and future-proofing our economy with Warrington Means Business.”

“Supporting our businesses is a key element of WMB, particularly assisting and providing business space for new start-ups to assist them to grow which is why we invested in creating The Base.

It’s very encouraging that these dynamic, new, high-tech businesses have chosen to locate at The Base.”

A Hub for Innovation and Collaboration: The Base’s Central Role

Commenting on the reasons behind the move, Francesco Giarletta of Avanite said: “We chose The Base as it gave us the flexibility to expand and it is a central location with great travel links.

We foster community with current co-occupants, exchanging ideas and knowledge within the building.

Benefitting from on-site support at The Base, we grow efficiently and anticipate joining an innovative business hub.

Stuart Browne of Resulting IT says the move has helped them find space of ‘the right calibre’ as the firm continues to grow: “We’re a fast-growing company and needed working space of the right calibre in a central location.

The Base really fits the bill – it’s modern and has excellent facilities. Plus, it’s great to be located in a founding building in an exciting new business location for the town.”

Mike Carter of Ixis mentioned, “At The Base, we acquired not only an office but also valuable partners in Resulting IT and Avanite, enhancing our customer base.”

We are excited to explore further partnerships as more high growth businesses move in.”

Jayne Furnival, Group Property Director at building managers Langtree, added, “Moreover, businesses want to cluster around like-minded companies. Therefore, we recently launched our BaseConnect networking platform to facilitate this.”

Gaining momentum with 70+ sign-ups, this trend bodes well for our lettings program’s success.”

Promising Prospects: A Bright Future for Lettings at The Base

Warrington ranks sixth for start-ups nationwide, highest in the northwest, and top ten for high-growth SMEs.
Opened in January 2016, The Base aids the town’s capitalisation on this strength, offering 50,000 sq ft of flexible Grade ‘A’ space.

There will be many more lettings at The Base. Watch this space

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base, a Grade-A office and co-working hub in Warrington’s center, hosts market-leading digital technology and engineering firms.

Enjoy free business support, including marketing, tax advice, legal guidance, and innovation assistance, while making The Base your home.

Contact us for more information.

Empowering Business Growth at The Base: A Partnership Announcement

Five top advisory and training businesses have joined forces through a partnership agreement with The Base in Warrington. This collaboration aims to enhance support for SMEs and amplify assistance for high-growth tenants, ultimately maximising their potential.

The grade-A offices, designed to bolster advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors, accommodate over 70 employees across diverse businesses. Furthermore, the new partnership aims to expedite their access to cutting-edge advice.

Collaborating with The Base: Unveiling Opportunities

Five partners – Grant Thornton, FDR Law, Inventya Ltd/Enterprise Europe Network, Santander and Warrington’s University Technical College – have all signed a memorandum of understanding to work closely together on a range of initiatives and promotions that will support tenants at The Base. 

We chose partners based on their expertise in tax, R&D, innovation, law, and skills development.

“This is a significant step forw

ard in our promise to tenants to create Warrington’s leading hub for innovative, high-growth businesses.

By allowing them to tap in to the expertise and talent of our partners we can help them grow even faster,” said Sylvie Morton, business development manager at Langtree, who manage the building on behalf of owners Warrington & Co.

Unlocking Value: Accelerating Growth

Partners have crafted a twelve-month program of clinics and joint events, covering innovation, talent attraction, retention, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Tenants are then free to contract with the partners on more detailed support, as required.

Commenting on their backing for the initiative, David Hawley at business and tax advisors Grant Thornton, said:

“Delighted to collaborate with The Base, we provide support to its incoming dynamic businesses.

Our dedicated North West Business Growth team offers a range of specialist financial, taxation and assurance services that can add significant value and accelerate growth. 

This is a very exciting development in the region and offers a great facility and infrastructure for business in Warrington.”

Exciting Development in the Region

A momentous announcement for the region, The Base provides an exceptional facility and infrastructure, becoming a cornerstone for Warrington’s business landscape.