KEEPING THE HEART IN HERTFORDSHIRE
Chamber stands as beacon of support in Hertford firm’s buyout move
The new owner of a growing Hertford firm has spoken of the steadfast support he received from the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce during the buyout process. Mark Asker has taken ownership of Air Energy Limited, having been Managing Director of the company, originally owned by his father-in-law since 2019. new connections for local businesses through its ‘Let’s Keep the Heart in Hertfordshire’ campaign. Mark said: “Everyone I have consulted with during the process has been from the Chamber, from structuring the deal to how I go about getting the finance.
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rom the very start of the transition, Mark received assistance from the Chamber and its members. Since 2021, the Chamber has remained committed to creating
“In the early days, I had a meeting with Peter Smits from Ashbourne Insurance in Hoddesdon about working in a family business and why he himself decided he wanted to buy out the family business. “It really helps to have people around you who have been through the same thing.
“I also had great contacts at Azets Accountants and Longmores Solicitors, both based in Hertford. I met them all through networking at the Chamber.
The Chamber noted that Mark is not only helping shape the trajectory of Air Energy but also contributing to the prosperity of the local economy.
“For anyone considering a similar move, I would advise them to surround themselves with people who can provide advice and support in helping the process run as smoothly as possible.”
Chamber CEO Julian Carter said: “As a pillar of the local business community, the Chamber recognises the significance of this exciting move for Air Energy and its potential impact on our economic landscape.
Founded in 2002, Air Energy supplies, installs and maintains compressors, vacuum pumps and parts. The firm has quadrupled in size with a current annual turnover of £4m and boasts 25 per cent year-on-year growth since 2019.
“We remained fully engaged during their journey in providing resources, expertise and networking opportunities to ensure a smooth transition that benefited all stakeholders involved.”
Helping Herts brings together local charities
A ladies night held in Cheshunt last month has successfully raised almost £2,000 for Helping Herts – a Hertfordshire based charity that supports local people and their families.
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elping Herts, bring together remarkable local charities, united by a common goal: to improve the lives of children and young people. The funds raised on the night will be split between the 12 charities they support. The event was organised by Dobsons Home, a family business in Cheshunt specialising in kitchens, bathrooms and glazing. Their showroom was transformed into a salon and shopping boutique for the evening, with guests enjoying beauty treatments, cupcake decorating classes, tarot readings and the opportunity to spruce up their wardrobes! The event was supported by several local female run businesses, including Mint of Hertford, Potter’s Pinkies,
Skin Tropics, Centrepiece Cakes by Kerry, Anna Figgins and many more. Director Helen Dobson who organised the evening said “We were delighted with the success of the event and the fantastic turn out it attracted, most importantly we are thrilled to have raised so much money for the charity and would like to thank everyone who attended and all the ladies that contributed and displayed their products on the night.” Jim Tatchell, co-founder of Helping Herts said: “We are so grateful to Dobsons and to everyone involved for putting on such an incredible evening and for the generosity of the fabulous guests, helping us raise money for Helping Herts. The money raised on the night will really make a difference to all the charities we support.”
Egle Majauskaite, Dobsons, Jim Helping Herts, Helen Dobson, Dobsons, Natasha Laskey, Dobsons.
For further information visit: https://dobsonshome.com/ https://www.helpingherts.com/
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