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]
Pendle in-person networking
Join Pendle Connects for a morning of networking, speakers, pastries, and refreshments, on Wednesday 6 March 8am to 10am. Pendle businesses are invited to hear from guest speakers, including, Keith McMurtrie of Tharstern, Paul Hartley of In-Situ, Jonathan Frank of Tax Assist, and a representative from Pendle Council. Find out more or secure your ticket, click here.
Accessibility and Sustainability in Tourism
This workshop will offer insight on accessibility issues and policy and best practice in sustainability for tourism businesses, delivered by Lancaster University Management School, on Wednesday 6 March 1pm to 7pm. Accessibility and sustainability are rising on the agenda, particularly in consumer facing businesses. Tourism businesses are invited to the free workshop, to gain insights on accessibility issues and best practice for sustainability measures. Reserve your place.
Pendle Business Awards
The Awards open on Wednesday 6 March, any Pendle based business and organisation are eligible to apply for the free to enter Awards. There are various Award categories for all type, sector, and size of business. Discover the potential within your business during this transformative webinar, where we unravel the complexities of awards applications. See the webinar ‘How to be an award-winning business’. For the Pendle Business Awards, enter here.
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 12pm to 2:30pm, 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.
Morgan Sindall Supply Chain
As you may know Morgan Sindall Construction have been appointed to work with Hyndburn Borough Council on the transformation of Accrington Town Square. Are you a subcontractor, supplier or social enterprise based in Accrington or the wider Hyndburn area? Are you interested in becoming a member of the Morgan Sindall Supply Chain or accessing employment opportunities in construction? Discover more on Friday 8 March 1pm to 3pm, attend to see the breadth of opportunities on offer, register here.
Marketing workshop for Women in Business
The Growing Club invite Women in Business to attend a 'Plan for success - Marketing' workshop on Tuesday 12 March 10am to 1pm, in Lancaster. This three-hour workshop will guide you through your marketing activity and offer clarity, so you leave with understanding of your brand personality and attracting the perfect customer. For more information and tickets, click here.
Accrington in-person networking
Join Love Local for an evening of relaxed networking, light supper, and refreshments, on Tuesday 12 March 5pm to 7pm. Local businesses are invited to hear about the Hyndburn Business Awards, discover all things on Accrington Stanley FC, and can join charity donation to Nightsafe and Positive Action in the Community. Find out more or secure your ticket, click here.
Tender Bid writing
Blackpool Growth Business Academy brings you an introduction to tender bid writing, for start-ups and scale-up businesses looking at winnong public sector or large organisation contracts. This free session will guide you through the process; what the process looks like, type of questions in the tender bid, and, how the bid will be scored. Held online on Friday 15 March 10am to 12pm. Book here.
Blackpool Trade Show 2024
StayBlackpool Trade Show brings together accomodation and tourism businesses on Tuesday 19 March 10am to 4pm. Plenty of exhibitors, from food, drink, technology, innovation, advice and more. By visiting the day, you will meet suppliers and trade organisations, meet and network with other businesses. For more information, click 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.
Digital Marketing Masterclass
Boost, Lancashire's Business Growth Hub as part of their Flying Start service; for businesses trading for less than three years; brings a Masterclass on Wednesday 20 March 2pm to 4pm in Fylde. This is available to businesses within the following local authorities: Blackburn with Darwen Council, Burnley Council, Chorley Council, Fylde Council, Hyndburn Borough Council, Pendle Borough Council, Preston City Council, South Ribble Borough Council, West Lancashire Borough Council and Wyre Council. For more information, read here.
Lancashire Business Expo 2024
The Expo is held on Friday 22 March 9am to 3pm in Preston. You can meet the local FSB team in-person as we will be there networking with small business owners like you. To arrange a meet time please email [email protected]. There will be many exhibitors and opportunities to make new contacts. Book your free ticket.
What's your story Chorley?
The well-known annual festival of words returns on Saturday 23 March 11am to 4pm to Chorley town centre. The event will host activities, adult and children's authors, speakers, poets, and musicians. Those taking part, include Jen Carney, Dom Conlon, Rogan Mills, Susan Brownrigg, Sid Calderbank, Sarah Lee and many more. More information here.
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.
Prepare and bring along your 30 second elevator pitch; see our useful guide on Elevator Pitch to perfect yours.
Net Zero workshop
Destination Net Zero returns for a second edition, a free workshop deliving into sustainability and carbon neutrality. Held on Thursday 28 March 9am to 12pm in Accrington. You will understand the difference between Net Zero and Carbon Neutrality, how to calculate your carbon footprint and devise your carbon reduction plan. Reserve a ticket.
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