Knaresborough Chamber of Trade has received £3,000 sponsorship from engineering company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

MHI initially sponsored Party in the Castle, the chamber-organised family fun day in 2019.

Since then a director of the company, John Billson, has kept in touch with chamber president Steve Teggin to discuss further support.

Mr Billson, who works in the air conditioning side of the international business, met Mr Teggin, a hairdresser, when he was having his hair cut.

Being a local man, Mr Billson said he he was keen to support Knaresborough businesses while achieving brand awareness for the company.

The £3,000 award will support the chamber’s work over the next 12 months.

Mr Teggin said:

“We are very pleased to be able to work with John and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The money will help us to continue supporting our local businesses and charities.

“It also means there’s a little more available for the community so we can look into other projects, such as expanding what we do at Christmas.”

John Billson

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Mr Billson, who is managing director of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Specifications, said.

“It’s all about brand awareness for us plus I’m local to the area so being able to support local trade and commerce is a bonus too.”