Andrea and Business
Andrea was brought up with an entrepreneurial background. Her Dad was a lorry driver who went on to set up his own transport company. Having also being self-employed herself, Andrea understands both the joys and challenges that businesses face.
Since becoming the prospective parliamentary candidate for Morley and Outwood in April 2013 Andrea has visited, and spoken to, many businesses in the area. They have raised many issues of concern about the impact of the actions of the local council and central government and its agencies. It clear that too often they feel powerless to get anything done and frustrated that no-one is listening to them.
To help do something about this is why Andrea established MOBA.
Morley & Outwood Business Association
Since being formed in February 2014 by Andrea, the Morley and Outwood Business Association has provided a voice for local business people to make their views known to local and national politicians.
In a series of meetings with Government Ministers including the then Housing Minister (Kris Hopkins MP), the then Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Nicky Morgan MP), Timothy Kirkhope MEP and the Leader of the House (William Hague MP), business people have had the opportunity to ask questions and raise issues of concern.
MOBA was also heavily involved with the first Jobs and Skills Fair organised by Andrea in October 2014. This was attended by 30 businesses who took stalls seeking to recruit people, workshops were provided on areas such as CV Writing and over 300 people attended.
Andrea said:
"Politicians often make the right noises about recognising the importance of businesses in creating wealth and jobs, but all too often then demonstrate that they have no real understanding of what they are talking about.
"I have spent over 15 years in management in the private sector including a time running my own business and I hope that I will not make that mistake."
