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16 Mar
Fraser House - Open Week 16th - 20th March
We're opening our doors ..... From 16th - 20th March 2026, Fraser House Hub is hosting a full Open Week and you're invited.
When: 16 Mar 09:00 - 17:00
Where: Lancaster
Host: Fraser House Hub
17 Mar
Co-work & Connect @ Blackburn
Connect & Co-Work in BwD Looking for a change of scene, some fresh energy, or just a chance to get things done alongside others?
When: 17 Mar 09:30 - 17:00
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: Lancashire Digital Hub
17 Mar
Business Clinic in Blackburn with Darwen
📍 Free expert business advice in Blackburn with Darwen! Whether you're starting out or growing your business, this drop-in clinic offers 💼 one-to-one support, 💡 funded guidance, and 🧰 tailored resources to help you succeed.
When: 17 Mar 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: Growth Lancashire
17 Mar
How to Know What to Charge
Pricing is one of the biggest levers for growth, but it’s often set early and rarely revisited.
When: 17 Mar 11:00 - 12:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Digital Boost
18 Mar
Inclusive Recruitment Training
Training, designed to support employers in attracting, assessing, and retaining a wider pool of talent
When: 18 Mar 08:00 - 10:30
Where: South Ribble
Host: Lancashire Skills Hub & Neurosparks
18 Mar
Understanding AI for Small Business
Understanding AI for Small Business Speaker: Darren Bentham, The AI Works A clear, accessible introduction to AI, how it works, common terminology, risks, compliance, and best practices for using AI safely and confidently.
When: 18 Mar 09:30 - 12:00
Where: South Ribble
Host: South Ribble Borough Council
18 Mar
Business Clinic in Chorley
📍 Free expert business advice in Chorley! Whether you're starting out or growing your business, this drop-in clinic offers 💼 one-to-one support, 💡 funded guidance, and 🧰 tailored resources to help you succeed.
When: 18 Mar 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Chorley
Host: Growth Lancashire
18 Mar
Eden Project Morecambe - Lets Talk Business!
A drop-in style event is being organised with Lancaster City Council & Eden Project Morecambe
When: 18 Mar 15:00 - 19:00
Where: Lancaster
Host: Lancaster City Council
18 Mar
Could Your Business Be a King’s Award Winner?
His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire invites you to join her for a dedicated information and inspiration event
When: 18 Mar 16:00 - 18:00
Where: Preston
Host: Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire
19 Mar
Lancaster Networking
Women's only networking session in Lancaster
When: 19 Mar 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Lancaster
Host: Pink Link
19 Mar
Preston Freelancer Meet-Up and Coworking Day: March
Preston Freelancer MeetUp and Coworking Day This is a regular meet up for freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike.
When: 19 Mar 10:00 - 12:00
Where: Preston
Host: Society1, coworking space
19 Mar
Fraser House Talks "World Forest ID" - Technology for Transparency X Dr. Charlotte Smith
Join us for our 5th in the series of Fraser House Talks 19th March 12.30 - 13.00 Free event and open to all
When: 19 Mar 12:30 - 13:00
Where: Lancaster
Host: Fraser House Hub
19 Mar
Search Lancaster - The meet-up for creatives in the digital marketing community in Lancashire
Search Lancaster – is back for its third event!
When: 19 Mar 18:00 - 20:00
Where: Lancaster
Host: Fraser House Hub
20 Mar
Lancashire Social Value Network
Lancashire Social Value Network will bring together businesses, procurers, charities, and social value practitioners from across Lancashire to explore how we can collectively turn social value commitments into meaningful, measurable impacts for our communities.
When: 20 Mar 12:30 - 14:30
Where: Preston
Host: The Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub
23 Mar
Retail Renaissance Programme – Workforce Development
Forge a supercharged retail team: Unlock cutting edge training secrets to boost staff skills, bolster productivity, get better staff retention rates, and help you recruit your A-Stars. Our experts have years of experience in building winning teams; yours could be next!
When: 23 Mar 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
23 Mar
Your Social Value is Your Business Superpower
Your Social Value is Your Business Superpower is a practical masterclass designed to help SMEs and CICs recognise, articulate, and leverage the social value they already create, turning purpose, impact, and community connection into a clear competitive advantage for growth, funding, and contracts.
When: 23 Mar 10:00 - 11:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Digital Boost
23 Mar
Guardians of the Grid: A Cyber Security Meetup
A practical cyber security meetup with Lancashire Constabulary, sharing simple steps to protect your business from cyber threats, followed by networking and lunch.
When: 23 Mar 12:00 - 13:30
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: The Launchpad, Newground
23 Mar
Build It Right From the Start: The MOTION Framework for Sustainable Business Growth
The first few years of running a business can feel like you're making it up as you go ... and most people are. In this practical, straight-talking Masterclass, Tracy will share the framework she wishes she'd had when she started out.
When: 23 Mar 16:00 - 17:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Digital Boost
23 Mar
Creating Impact with TikTok & Instagram Reels
Creating Impact with TikTok & Instagram Reels Discover how to make short-form videos work for your business.
When: 23 Mar 16:30 - 19:30
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Choose Chorley / Chorley Council
24 Mar
Exploring Debt Finance: Unlocking SME Growth
A collaborative session showcasing funding options for growing Lancashire SMEs.
When: 24 Mar 09:30 - 12:00
Host: Rosebud Academy, British Business Bank and Farley’s
24 Mar
How to Get Your Business Found on Google and AI Search (ChatGPT, Gemini & Beyond)
Search is changing fast. Customers are no longer relying only on Google; they’re also asking AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity for recommendations, comparisons, and buying advice.
When: 24 Mar 13:00 - 14:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Digital Boost
25 Mar
Lytham l Networking
Join a vibrant community of like-minded women in business at Pink Link Lytham
When: 25 Mar 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Fylde
Host: Pink Link
25 Mar
Tech Talk: Gaming Special- F1 25 Tournament
Join us for the final Lancashire Digital Tech Talk of 25/26 for a Gaming special at Blackburn College.
When: 25 Mar 17:30 - 20:00
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: Lancashire Digital Hub
26 Mar
Hatch Blackburn - Final Showcase Day
Hatch Blackburn - From Curiosity to Confidence - Turn Your Idea into a Business
When: 26 Mar 09:30 - 16:30
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: Lancashire Digital Hub
26 Mar
Preston Networking
Women's Only Networking Session in Preston
When: 26 Mar 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Preston
Host: Pink Link
26 Mar
Crime Prevention Expo 2026
Hosted by Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime, we welcome you to a community‑focused expo designed to inform, support, and empower everyone across Lancashire.
When: 26 Mar 10:00 - 15:00
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire Partnership Against Crime and Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
26 Mar
Create Local Go Global
A free half-day business networking event for Hyndburn’s creatives and makers who are ready to grow
When: 26 Mar 10:00 - 13:00
Where: Hyndburn
Host: Hyndburn Borough Council
27 Mar
Silicon Sands: Future Tech Live
Future Tech LIVE is the closing event of the Silicon Sands pilot; a programme focused on building the foundations for a new digital economy in Blackpool and the wider North West.
When: 27 Mar 09:00 - 12:30
Where: Blackpool
Host: Northern Reach / CNI / Blackpool Council
27 Mar
Lancashire Business Expo 2026
The Lancashire Business Expo is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever before! The exhibition returns to The Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, within the University of Lancashire campus on Friday the 27th of March 2026.
When: 27 Mar 09:00 - 15:00
Where: Preston
Host: Shout Connect
27 Mar
Content, Blogging & Social Media Analytics: Measuring What Matters
Content, Blogging & Social Media Analytics: Measuring What Matters Learn how to use content & blogging and social media insights to grow your business.
When: 27 Mar 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Choose Chorley / Chorley Council
31 Mar
Blackburn Networking
Women's only networking in Blackburn
When: 31 Mar 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: Pink Link
31 Mar
Lancashire County Council Meet the Buyer Webinar
Lancashire County Council (LCC) invites all its suppliers including SMEs, social enterprises, local businesses, and community organisations across Lancashire to join our “Meet the Buyer” events.
When: 31 Mar 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Lancashire County Council
31 Mar
Employment Rights Act 2025: Key measures and employer actions
Get ahead of the Employment Rights Act 2025 with a clear breakdown of the reforms set to reshape sick pay, dismissal rules, family rights and worker protections through 2026–27.
When: 31 Mar 11:00 - 12:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Business Growth
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