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louise ellis
Leadership, Business & Enterprise, Fishing, Farming & Agriculture, Community & Voluntary Action, Education & Learning, Environment, Hospitality
Suggested by Nigel Boxer
Nigel writes,
“Louise Ellis has delivered over 500 NVQs and Apprenticeships, led the £800,000 Experts Grow initiative supporting over 120 Cornish businesses, and spearheaded the Cornwall Gateway CIC project, driving regional economic development through an agrifood innovation centre.
Louise Ellis plays a pivotal role in the Cornish business community, volunteering to support 4,000 businesses through the Your Partnerships network. Her leadership in skills development, knowledge exchange, and strategic growth initiatives has positively impacted the region.
With deep Cornish roots and family-run businesses in farming, food, and hospitality, Louise Ellis has always been deeply connected to Cornwall. As co-founder of Cornwall Gateway CIC, is co-founder and managing director for the Cornwall Gateway project she continues to foster economic growth in the region’s food and drink sector.
In 2024, Louise Ellis was nominated for 11 awards, including Business Woman of the Year, in recognition of her efforts to support Cornish businesses and lead projects that enhance regional skills and economic development.
Cornwall Gateway CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company dedicated to supporting and championing Cornwall’s thriving Agrifood and Drink sector. With 6875 businesses, including 4,447 farmers and contributing £2.6 billion annually to the local economy, this sector is the backbone of Cornwall’s identity, culture and prosperity.”