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09 Jan
Unlock Your Business Growth Potential with Help to Grow – January start
Boost your leadership skills and business growth through the Help to Grow: Management Programme, delivered by the University of Lancashire. Programme Overview The cohort starts with a face-to-face session on Friday 9 January 2026 at our Preston campus.
When: 09 Jan 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: University of Lancashire
09 Jan
New Year, New Business
Kickstart the year with practical strategies, expert advice, and actionable tips to grow your business, attract new clients, and set yourself up for success in 2026.
When: 09 Jan 13:30 - 16:00
Where: Preston
Host: Preston Town Hall
13 Jan
Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer - January 2026 Event
Lancashire County Council (LCC) invites SMEs, social enterprises, local businesses, and community organisations across Lancashire to join our “Meet the Buyer” event.
When: 13 Jan 10:00 - 12:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Lancashire County Council
14 Jan
The Practical Transition – Your Roadmap to a Low Carbon Future
Join us for an empowering event designed to help businesses take practical steps toward a low-carbon future. This training course, is a comprehensive six-module programme designed to help businesses navigate the shift to net zero. It balances high-level strategy with granular, actionable tools to reduce environmental impact while improving the bottom line.
When: 14 Jan 14:00 - 16:00
Where: Hyndburn
Host: Chamber Low Carbon
14 Jan
Start Your Business Now: The Essential Beginner's Workshop
A practical online workshop for anyone thinking of starting a business. Learn the essentials — legal setup, planning, finance, marketing and more — to help turn your idea into reality.
When: 14 Jan 17:00 - 19:00
15 Jan
Lancashire Economic Breakfast 2026
Lancashire Economic Breakfast 2026: QES insights, Bank of England update, and expert panel discussion.
When: 15 Jan 07:30 - 09:15
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
15 Jan
Lancashire Economic Breakfast
A few months after the Budget which did little for businesses across Lancashire, the latest QES data is a must-hear for all organisational leaders. The first Lancashire Economic Breakfast of the year is a chance to see what lies ahead, and what the economic data currently shows, as businesses hope for more growth in 2026.
When: 15 Jan 07:30 - 09:15
Where: South Ribble
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
15 Jan
Society1 Open Coworking Day
Curious about Coworking? Here's your chance to try it out. Join us for our first Open Day of the year and enjoy a full day of free coworking at Society1! Whether you're completely new, have visited before, or were once a member, everyone is welcome to come and experience our space.
When: 15 Jan 09:00 - 17:00
Where: Preston
Host: Society1, Coworking Space Preston
16 Jan
Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography
Join Ginny Koppenhol for a WILD session exploring how mindful photography fosters wellbeing, with easy phone-based tips to bring gratitude into focus.
When: 16 Jan 10:00 - 12:30
Host: Digital Heard
16 Jan
Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography
Discover how “visual gratitude” photography supports mental health, plus simple phone techniques, in this WILD session with Ginny Koppenhol.
When: 16 Jan 10:00 - 12:30
Where: Lancaster
Host: Fraser House
19 Jan
Retail Renaissance Programme – Diversification, Innovation & Product Development
Fully Funded Retail Support Programme Thanks to a brand new, custom made programme for retailers, ‘Retail Renaissance’ will help transform your retail business with expert-led sessions designed to future-proof your operations and boost your bottom line!
When: 19 Jan 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
19 Jan
The Big Presence Sales Blueprint: Designing Your £1m Sales Process Part One
Learn how to build a scalable, repeatable sales process that drives your business to £1m turnover.
This two-part, interactive training gives business leaders the frameworks, tools, and practical actions needed to create a high-performing sales engine. Ideal for those ready to move from ad-hoc selling to a structured approach that delivers consistent growth.
Available exclusively to businesses based in: Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Chorley, Pendle, South Ribble and West Lancashire.
When: 19 Jan 10:00 - 13:00
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: Junction 4 Skatepark
19 Jan
Lancashire Energy and Environmental Forum
Get ready to dive deep into sustainable energy and innovative environmental solutions at the Lancashire Energy and Environmental Forum!
When: 19 Jan 14:00 - 16:00
Where: Hyndburn
Host: Chamber Low Carbon
20 Jan
The Business Briefing: Succession Planning
Join us for The Business Briefing — an event series from Brabners, a leading UK law firm, and Lancaster University Management School’s Entrepreneurs in Residence.
When: 20 Jan 08:00 - 09:15
Where: Lancaster
Host: Lancaster University Management School
20 Jan
Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: January
Preston Freelancer MeetUp and Coworking Day This is a regular meet up for freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike. It is aimed to provide the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.
When: 20 Jan 10:00 - 12:00
Where: Preston
Host: Society1, Coworking Space
20 Jan
Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer Drop in Event
These sessions offer tailored support and direct engagement with the Procurement and Contract Management Team, helping businesses develop a deeper understanding and position themselves for success, whilst also offering other information from key organisations in the market supporting your organisations work with public sector. Organisations are not required to book a slot for this event.
When: 20 Jan 10:00 - 15:00
Where: Preston
Host: Lancashire County Council
20 Jan
RedCAT Network sponsored by Meissner Bolte
Join the North of England’s best Climate Tech network The RedCAT network exists to bring together: Climate Tech & Green Tech innovators, inventors, designers, manufacturers & installers VCs, angels & other investors Local government, not-for-profit and academia
When: 20 Jan 10:30 - 14:00
Where: Burnley
Host: East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
21 Jan
Kickstart your Social Media & Strategy
Kickstart your Social Media & Strategy An engaging workshop designed to help local business make the most of social media.
When: 21 Jan 09:30 - 12:30
Where: South Ribble
Host: Altrincham HQ on behalf of South Ribble Borough Council
21 Jan
Kickstart your Social Media & Strategy
Kickstart your Social Media & Strategy An engaging workshop designed to help local business make the most of social media. Discover how to build your brand and grown your online presence.
When: 21 Jan 13:30 - 16:30
Where: Chorley
Host: Altrincham HQ on behalf of Chorley Council
26 Jan
Retail Renaissance Programme – Optimising Online Sales, Market Insights and Consumer Trends
Fully Funded Retail Support Programme Thanks to a brand new, custom made programme for retailers, ‘Retail Renaissance’ will help transform your retail business with expert-led sessions designed to future-proof your operations and boost your bottom line! Optimising Online Sales, Market Insights and Consumer Trends What’s hot and what’s not.
When: 26 Jan 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
26 Jan
The Big Presence Sales Blueprint: Designing Your £1m Sales Process Part Two
Build a scalable, repeatable sales process that drives your business toward £1m turnover.
This two-part interactive programme gives business leaders practical sales frameworks, quick-win tactics, and a clear plan to achieve sustained revenue growth.
Available only to businesses based in: Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Chorley, Pendle, South Ribble and West Lancashire.
When: 26 Jan 10:00 - 13:00
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: Junction 4 Skatepark
28 Jan
From Posts to Profit - Making Facebook & Instagram Work for You
From Posts to Profit - Making Facebook & Instagram Work for You Helping you get real results from your Facebook and Instagram.
When: 28 Jan 09:30 - 12:30
Where: South Ribble
Host: Altrincham HQ on behalf of South Ribble Borough Council
28 Jan
From Posts to Profit - Making Facebook & Instagram Work for You
From Posts to Profit - Making Facebook & Instagram Work for You Helping you get real results from your Facebook and Instagram. Learn how to build your brand and reach more customers. Turning followers into loyal clients.
When: 28 Jan 13:30 - 16:30
Where: Chorley
Host: Altrincham HQ on behalf of Chorley Council
28 Jan
From Dragon’s Den to Global Impact: A Fireside Chat with Peter Harrison
Join us for an inspiring Fireside Chat with Peter Harrison, founder and Managing Director of award-winning firm FGH Security and proud LUMS MBA alumnus.
When: 28 Jan 17:15 - 19:30
Where: Lancaster
Host: Lancaster University Management School
29 Jan
Ready to Raise? @ South Ribble
Ready to Raise? is a county-wide roadshow designed to connect founders, business owners, and directors with the people who fund growth including VCs, angel investors, and experienced advisors, who are all embedded in the Lancashire ecosystem.
When: 29 Jan 09:30 - 12:00
Where: South Ribble
Host: Lancashire Digital Hub
29 Jan
Ready to Raise?
Ready to Raise? is a county-wide roadshow designed to connect founders, business owners, and directors with the people who fund growth including VCs, angel investors, and experienced advisors, who are all embedded in the Lancashire ecosystem.
When: 29 Jan 09:30 - 12:00
Where: South Ribble
Host: Fhunded
29 Jan
Retail Renaissance Programme – Customer Journey Mapping
Fully Funded Retail Support Programme Thanks to a brand new, custom made programme for retailers, ‘Retail Renaissance’ will help transform your retail business with expert-led sessions designed to future-proof your operations and boost your bottom line! Optimising Online Sales, Market Insights and Consumer Trends What’s hot and what’s not.
When: 29 Jan 17:00 - 20:00
Where: Rossendale
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
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