Date: 29 March 2023
Author: Jan Brumby
Neill & Brown Global Logistics Group Ltd has pledged its support to For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO) by becoming the groups key partner. The partnership will help the Community Interest Company to continue the excellent work they do in helping local entrepreneurs to start, adapt and grow businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire.
FEO is made up of like-minded entrepreneurs in Hull and East Yorkshire, representing successful businesses of all sizes and sectors. Its members currently employ 24,000 people and contribute over £4bn to the local economy each year. The group is passionate about improving the local economy and run peer-led programmes and events throughout the year.
In 2021 FEO was awarded The Queen’s Award for voluntary service in recognition of the time and commitment given by members and key partners.
Neill & Brown are a local family transport business which have been operating for over 100 years with daily deliveries across the UK and throughout Europe from a single pallet to full trailers, we also provide worldwide consignments services. We are specialists in customs clearance documentation, warehousing, pick & pack service to abnormal load transportation, we are a total logistics package.
Peter Brown, Neill & Brown’s CEO is already a member of FEO and is looking forward to strengthening the relationship with FEO, as he explains:
Hull and the Humber have been our base for over a century, it has been a good area for our business, we are delighted to be supporting FEO to encourage and generate talent for tomorrow from the experience of business leaders today, to keep our area a serious contender in the world of business.
Jan Brumby, FEO’s Chief Executive, is looking forward to working with Neill & Brown throughout the year, as she explains:
“I’m proud to welcome Neill & Brown as an FEO key partner. They are a fine example of a world class local business, established over 100 years ago but continuing to be ambitious and customer focused. Peter and his team are very supportive of FEO’s mission, vision and values, giving something back to the local economy in which they are based. Their support, along with that of our other valued key partners helps us to continue the great work our members do in helping entrepreneurs to start, develop and grow their businesses. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them all for their support and involvement.”
For Entrepreneurs Only now has a total of 8 local key partners including Connexin, Cranswick plc, Gosschalks, Horncastle Group, MKM Building Supplies, Smailes Goldie and The One Point.
