BUSINESS Link's marketing manager has commissioned an in-depth survey of commercial life in Mid Cheshire.

Tricia Booth aims to create a business blueprint giving her facts and figures - and identifying the needs of the business community.

"My role is to look at the business community as a whole," said the mum-of-two, "to identify its needs and to assist it to grow and prosper."

Tricia hails from Stockport and is now based in Warrington.

She admits she's still learning about everything Vale Royal has to offer.

But she's aware of the area's major benefits.

"We have excellent road and rail links, we are in a strategic position between two large conurbations, Manchester and Liverpool, and we have a great deal of business talent within the borough.

"My aim is to market Business Link Vale Royal so well that every business is aware of what we can do for them.

"If we help our business grow and prosper then the whole area will prosper with them."

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