For more information about the below FSB events, and if you would like to be a guest speaker, guest host at any future local networking events, or if you would like a 1-to-1 chat about your business and FSB benefits, please contact [email protected]
Cumbria Tourism Awards
Cumbria tourism and hospitality industry can spotlight their businesses as the Awards open for 2024. There are 16 categories and the closing date is Friday 1 March. Unsure where to start, this webinar unravels the complexities of awards applications ‘How to be an award-winning business’. Eligible winners in many categories will have the chance for national applause, feeding directly into the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025. For full information on the Awards categories and entry, click here.
Harnessing Best Workplace Behaviours and Fostering Good Culture
Join Cumbria LEP for a transformative half-day session on Friday 1 March in-person at the Cumbria LEP Conference Centre. Through interactive sessions, identify your business strengths and areas for improvements, understand how individual and group behaviours can impact the business, and, gain insights into the benefits of a strong culture. Reserve your place.
Catalyst: Creative Residencies in Cumbria
A brand-new project in Cumbria to showcase world class creativity is looking for three artists to make new artwork. Poets, visual and digital artists, writers, theatre and film makers and composers are encouraged to apply for one of three £25,000 opportunities. The closing date for applications is Sunday 3 March 2024. For further information, read here.
Women in trade webinar
Join UK Export Academy on Wednesday 6 March 10am to 11am to celebrate International Women’s Day and learn about the opportunities and challenges for women in trade. In this free webinar the UK Chapter of the Organisation of Women in International Trade takes you through the many tools and programmes women-led businesses can benefit from. You will hear from two successful women-led exporting businesses about their journey and top tips for expansion overseas! Register now.
FSB Women in Business - Lancashire & Cumbria
Our focus is on inspiring women and highlighting the achievements of positive female role models. Let's shine a spotlight on the incredible stories and accomplishments of women who serve as powerful examples for others. We bring you our next in-person event on Thursday 7 March at Lancaster Castle. Professor Lola Dada, Head of Department, Management School, Lancaster University, will be presenting on how leadership can be developed amongst women in business. Gail Biddulph, Leadership Mentor will explain how business wealth and personal health each affects the other. Booking is required. To register your place, click here.
Green grants for carbon reduction
Westmorland & Furness businesses can apply for grants upto £10,000 (between £3,000 to £10,000 need a 30% match from the business). Activities supported by the grants include but not limited to; training and coaching, research and development, renewable energy technology, additional insulation, upgrading electrical infrastructure and waste reduction. Closing date is Friday 15 March, for more information and the application form, head to the website for Cumbria Business Growth Hub.
Zero Carbon Summit 2024
Cumbria Action for Sustainability are inviting local people and businesses on Wednesday 20 March 10am to 4:30pm, in Penrith, from across Cumbria to share experiences and expertise. Book here.
North West Apprenticeship & Careers Expo 2024
Shout Connect invite you to join them on Wednesday 20 March 12pm to 7pm in Preston. Business can exhibit at the Expo; with over 1500 visitors at the 2023 event; you will have the opportunity to engage with potential apprentices and new additions for your team. You can meet other businesses and education providers to support career opportunities across various business sectors. If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact via email.
FSB Virtual Networking
New for 2024, FSB Members will guest host. Join this friendly session on Wednesday 27 March 9:30am to 10:30am and feel part of the local business community within Lancashire & Cumbria. Guest Host is FSB Member Jon Davies, Founder of Avooma Airlines. Jon will be joined by a guest speaker, Natalie Barker, Owner at M&M Business Support, talking about ''5 hacks that could save you 15 hours a week''. Book now.
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