Connect and Collaborate

🤝 Connect, collaborate and solve business challenges together

Join Growth Lancashire and fellow Pendle businesses for an interactive afternoon of peer learning, practical problem-solving and valuable local networking.

Unlike a traditional training session or lead-generation event, Connect and Collaborate provides a confidential and supportive space where business owners can:

💬 Discuss current challenges and opportunities
🧠 Learn from the real-world experiences of other businesses
🔍 Explore solutions and stress-test new ideas
🤝 Make useful introductions and build local connections
✅ Leave with practical actions to help move their business forward

🕒 Event schedule
1:30pm – Arrival and informal networking
Meet fellow attendees and start making connections.

2:00pm – Welcome
Introduction from D & M Creative and Growth Lancashire.

2:10pm – Around the room
Introduce yourself, your business, who you help and one current challenge or opportunity.

2:40pm – Peer learning: Round one
A facilitated discussion focusing on common themes raised by businesses in the room.

3:10pm – Break

3:20pm – Peer learning: Round two
A more focused discussion covering possible actions, useful introductions and the support businesses need to move forward.

4:00pm – Commitments and connections
Share one action you will take following the session and one person you would like to connect with.

4:15pm – Open networking

4:30pm – Close

📍 Eligibility: This event is available only to businesses and individuals based within the Pendle Borough Council area.

👉 Book your place and join a supportive network of local businesses working together to overcome challenges and create new opportunities.