Glasgow entrepreneur shortlisted for a prestigious award

Glasgow Times

10-06-2025

Calvin Bannan, founder of Glasgow-based CB Services Group, has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
The awards, often dubbed "The Grammys of Entrepreneurship," highlight the UK's most compelling business narratives.
CB Services Group is part of an esteemed list of finalists who collectively employ more than 25,000 people across the UK, and expect to create over 9,000 new jobs in the upcoming year.
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This year, more than 800 entrepreneurs have been shortlisted from regions across the UK, commended for their innovation, impact, and resilience.
These finalists boast a combined turnover of £2.25 billion and an average business age of six years.
Calvin, who is in the running for the Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year award, said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be named a finalist.
"It's an incredible honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK's most exciting and ambitious businesses.
"This recognition is a huge testament to the hard work of our team and our mission to raise standards across the facilities management industry by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that truly make a difference for our clients."
Frankie James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, highlighted the calibre of this year's nominees.
He said: "We're so proud to reveal this year's shortlist, a truly remarkable group of founders who are changing lives and transforming industries.
"The quality of entries gets stronger every year, and it's clear that the entrepreneurial spirit in the UK is more alive than ever."
Award winners will be revealed at a grand awards ceremony on Monday, November 17 at London's Grosvenor House, with more than 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders expected to attend.
The awards are supported by Allica Bank, who aim to champion small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK.
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Conrad Ford, chief product and strategy officer at Allica, said: "At Allica, we're consistently inspired by the energy and strength of UK SMEs.
"This year's finalists – from early-stage start-ups to established and family businesses – represent a vital force in the British economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and making a real difference in their communities.
"We're proud to support the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the third year in a row, recognising these outstanding business leaders who are not only demonstrating resilience in a challenging business environment but are paving the way for future entrepreneurs to follow."