WELCOME to this special All-Energy 2013 edition of Britain’s Energy Coast – Powering the Nation, particularly to those who are picking up this publication for the first time.

• Cumbria has a lot to be proud of
• Energising the West Cumbria Economic Blueprint
• Momentum behind our once-in-lifetime opportunity
• Looking ahead to a big year for BEC

A SYNTHETIC sports pitch manufacturer responsible for a piece of sporting history is to kick off a new era of growth after becoming the first company to secure a grant through Britain’s Energy Coast’s Investing in Business programme.

COPELAND Community Fund is to give £1m to convert the former YMCA building in Whitehaven into a young people’s foyer.

• Firm eyes Cumbria as smart expansion
• Britain’s Energy Coast has strong Cumbria foundation

WHEN a seasoned communicator like Rory O’Neill gives up a successful career in London to come to West Cumbria you know it’s a big-hitting job.

SETTING up your own business at the age of 21 sounds like something from a fairytale – but one woman decided to take the idea of a fairytale literally.

• Britain's Energy Coast celebrates 18 years of support
• A win-win for Stephen
• Scheme was natural step
• Linkstart helps Kay realise retail dream

CONSTRUCTION work on a £16m windfarm in Cumbria has begun.

MORE than 100 businesses met buyers delivering contracts worth billions for Sellafield at the latest event held by the Energy Opportunity Supply Chain Project – which is delivered by Britain’s Energy Coast.

• Safety consultants make waves on west coast
• Maryport based WallRover firm's robot design is a real winner
• Energy Opportunity Supply Chain event allows Cumbria trade contractors to meet

MORE than 40 businesses from Allerdale celebrated networking and connection building at an event with tips and advice for success in the New Year.

• Cumbria public to see North West Coast Power Ring plans

PEOPLE are at the heart of our business. So says Mike Astell, Centrica Energy’s regional director for the East Irish Sea.

• Company worth £1.7bn to North West economy
• Centrica well placed in Cumbria for further exploration
• Everything to play for in Morecambe Bay

A GROUND-BREAKING technology development programme for Cumbria has been launched at Lillyhall.

• Cumbria firm powering to success

A BRITAIN’S Energy Coast-backed mission to South Korea and Japan has “opened up realopportunities” for companies in West Cumbria’s world-class nuclear industry, according to Britain’s Energy Coast Chairman Brian Wilson.

• UK and Korea pledge nuclear cooperation
• Cumbria firm scoops Japan contract
• Sharing expertise

CUMBRIAN-BASED H&H Reeds Printers (HHRP) pride themselves on being one of the most environmentally conscious printers in the North West.

• Sharing the passion
• One stop green energy shop
• Port of Workington can prosper
• New Workington programme gives innovation a helping hand

CONSTRUCTION bosses have marked a milestone in their bid to create skills and jobs in West Cumbria.

• Perfect example of partnership
• Boathouse work gets under way
• Work starts on £2.9m Cumbria offices
• Growing new skills at Lakes College

SELLAFIELD’S total of new jobs has shot up to well over the 600 mark.

• Record £1.7bn to Sellafield cut hazards
• Sellafield jobs boost
• Cumbria repository search is called off
• Cumbrian company part of £400m nuclear deal

DESPITE presiding over a local authority faced with making £2.6m spending cuts, Copeland Council leader Elaine Woodburn remains hopeful the borough can look to a much brighter future.

CUMBRIAN rally experts M-Sport have been named as the technical partners for one of Britain’s most prestigious motoring names.

• Cumbria rally driver aiming high in 2013 after triple success
• Workington rugby venue takes shape
• Crowds enjoy a Taste of Cumbria
• Call to support festival