Chorley's Parliamentary candidate Rob Loughenbury writes "Businesses in Chorley and across the UK are thriving as the economic recovery continues.
Recently I visited ROQ IT, a software testing consultancy based in Euxton. ROQ IT was set up in 2009 and now employs 75 people. Numbers are expected to grow to 100 in the near future, making the business one of the biggest private sector employers in Chorley.
Stephen Johnson, one of the Directors, was kind enough to talk me through how the business works and their plans to keep on growing. I also had a chat with Stephen’s colleagues in the testing lab about the projects they are working on.
Despite the fast growth in the company there is still a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Newly recruited graduates receive a week of training before they are whisked off with one of the Directors to climb a mountain together!
ROQ IT shows how skilled workers and local business leaders are driving the economy forward."