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01 May
Business Networking in Lancaster - BNI Castle
Would you like a supportive and collaborative business community to help you grow your business?
When: 01 May 06:45 - 08:30
Where: Lancaster
Host: BNI
01 May
Business Networking in Burnley - BNI Kudos
Looking to grow your business? Build your network with passionate people, bringing referrals for life and supporting the local community.
When: 01 May 06:45 - 08:30
Where: Burnley
Host: BNI
01 May
The Changing Landscape of Branding for Business
In today’s fast-evolving marketplace, branding is more than just a logo – it’s about creating meaningful connections and staying ahead of shifting consumer expectations.
When: 01 May 10:00 - 12:00
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
01 May
Exploring a winning business strategy
In this interactive session, we'll discuss the key principles of business strategy.
When: 01 May 14:00 - 13:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Digital Boost
02 May
Pink Link Networking Fylde: May Meeting
Join an amazing group of Blackpool business women for a fabulous morning of networking, new connections and learning!
When: 02 May 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Fylde
Host: Pink Link Ladies
02 May
Market Strategy Made Easy With ChatGPT
Learn how to define your audience, spot their pain points, craft strong USPs, handle objections, and apply behavioural marketing using ChatGPT.
When: 02 May 12:00 - 13:00
Where: All Boost local authorities (Online)
Host: Digital Boost
06 May
Federation of Small Businesses Hospitality Networking
Are you a part of our vital hospitality sector? If so, don't miss out on the opportunity to expand your network and grow your connections with like-minded individuals at our next Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) #HospitalitySectorNetworking meeting.
When: 06 May 10:00 - 11:15
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Federation of Small Businesses
07 May
Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase 2025
Our Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase features a host of activities across our campus over the two days.
When: 07 May 09:00 - 17:00
Where: Preston
Host: UCLan
07 May
Unique Ladies Networking Chorley: May meeting
Our mission is to support all Chorley area Women in business, no matter which part of their journey they’re at, to achieve their full potential through support, encouragement, knowledge and friendship.
When: 07 May 09:00 - 11:30
Where: Chorley
Host: Suzy Orr
07 May
Employment and Skills Network event: Meet the training providers
South Ribble and Chorley Borough Councils are holding a Business Networking Event for businesses based in the Chorley and South Ribble area.
When: 07 May 09:15 - 11:30
Where: Chorley
Host: South Ribble and Chorley Borough Councils
07 May
Introduction to basic accountancy and cashflow with the Blackpool Growth Business Academy
This workshop is a must for start up businesses.
When: 07 May 10:00 - 12:00
Where: Blackpool
Host: Blackpool Growth Business Academy
07 May
Tech Leaders in Lancashire, Join us for our 3rd Round-Table Discussions "gathering"
We are excited to announce the 3rd Tech Leaders Round-Table event, bringing together industry experts and innovators from across Lancashire.
When: 07 May 11:30 - 14:30
Where: Chorley
Host: Silicon Lancashire
07 May
Global Incubator Programme USA (Houston) 2025 Healthtech Applicant Briefing
The Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme (GIP) is an acceleration programme for innovative companies to work with world-leading incubators abroad.
When: 07 May 16:00 - 17:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Department for Business & Trade (DBT)
08 May
Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase 2025
Our Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase features a host of activities across our campus over the two days.
When: 08 May 09:00 - 17:00
Where: Preston
Host: UCLan
08 May
Google Digital Garage: Blackpool – Free Business Workshops & Mentoring
Join Google Digital Garage in Blackpool for a free day of expert-led workshops, mentoring, and networking. Learn how to grow your business online, harness AI, and boost productivity. Free lunch included!
When: 08 May 10:00 - 15:00
Where: Blackpool
Host: Enterprise Nation
08 May
Improving business productivity with video and social media
Join us for and engaging workshop delivered covering a wide range of tips examples and tools to help businesses learn how to maximise the use of video and social media to improve business productivity.
When: 08 May 13:30 - 15:30
Where: Hyndburn
Host: Hyndburn Borough Council
08 May
The rise and fall of the tech rock star
Exploring the evolution of tech entrepreneurs from reclusive visionaries to controversial figures and their impact on their industry and further. Hosted by Preston Tech Connection. A group centred around an interest in digital technologies.
When: 08 May 18:00 - 19:30
Where: Preston
Host: Preston Tech Connection at Society1
09 May
SEO For Small Businesses: Strategies that work
In this masterclass, we'll discuss the best local SEO strategies for small businesses in 2025.
When: 09 May 10:00 - 11:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Digital Boost
12 May
Celebrating Success And Self Belief
An opportunity to come together with fellow founders and entrepreneurs to celebrate your successes big and small and also learn some tips and techniques for building self-promotion skills and self-belief.
When: 12 May 12:00 - 13:00
Where: All Boost local authorities (Online)
Host: Digital Boost
13 May
Small Business Networking & AI Marketing Workshop in Preston
Join us for an in-person workshop designed to empower small business owners.
When: 13 May 10:00 - 12:00
Where: Preston
Host: Digital Boost
13 May
RedCAT Network
The RedCAT network exists to bring together climate tech
When: 13 May 10:30 - 02:00
Where: Hyndburn
Host: RedCAT
13 May
SEO Fundamentals Webinar
Join us for this engaging and interactive knowledge session on helping search engines understand your content, and helping users find your site and make a decision about whether they should visit your site through a search engine.
When: 13 May 10:30 - 12:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
13 May
12 common website mistakes and how to fix them
You'll leave this session with an action plan to correct and optimise your website to create the best experience possible for your customers!
When: 13 May 12:30 - 13:30
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Digital Boost
13 May
Small Business Networking & AI Marketing Workshop in Lancaster
Join us for an in-person workshop designed to empower small business owners.
When: 13 May 16:00 - 18:00
Where: Lancaster
Host: Digital Boost
14 May
Society1 Open Day - European Coworking Day
We open our doors for a special Open Day in celebration of European Coworking Day 2025! Whether you're a freelancer, remote worker, creative, or just curious about coworking, we’d love for you to come and experience what Society1 is all about.
When: 14 May 10:00 - 16:00
Where: Preston
Host: Society1 Coworking Space
14 May
Meta (Facebook) ads masterclass with Blackpool Growth Business Academy
Join us in-person at Peel House for an intensive and immersive masterclass on running Meta Ads, with Nikki Hesford
When: 14 May 10:00 - 13:00
Where: Blackpool
Host: Blackpool Growth Business Academy
14 May
Pink Link Networking Chorley: May Meeting
Join an amazing group of Chorley's business women for a morning of networking, new friends and learning!
When: 14 May 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Chorley
Host: Pink Link Ladies
15 May
How to create content that converts more clients
Struggling to turn your content into playing clients? Join this webinar where you'll learn how to create content that connects, builds trust, and get results with the right people without needing to follow every trend, or be everywhere.
When: 15 May 12:00 - 13:00
Where: Zoom | Teams | Online
Host: Digital Boost
16 May
Future state workshop of UK protected edibles
The primary aim of the workshop is to create a cohesive set of recommendations that reflect the sector’s needs and priorities.
When: 16 May 09:00 - 16:30
Where: West Lancashire
Host: Edge Hill University
16 May
Market Opportunities in Defence and Security - Lancashire
Innovate UK is supporting `BAE Systems to hold this briefing session to raise awareness of two important defence and security market opportunity challenges.
When: 16 May 09:15 - 12:00
Host: Innovate UK
16 May
Leadership and management for growth with Blackpool Growth Business Academy
This ‘Scale Up’ Masterclass is designed for businesses who have at least one employee, and are ambitious to grow.
When: 16 May 10:00 - 14:00
Where: Blackpool
Host: Blackpool Growth Business Academy
16 May
Pottery Painting Event
This is more than just a pottery painting session – it’s time out just for you. A chance to pause, play, and paint in a relaxed, welcoming environment alongside a brilliant bunch of like-minded women in business.
When: 16 May 18:30 - 21:00
Where: Wyre
Host: Pink Link Ladies
19 May
Lancashire Social Value Network
Featuring a detailed panel discussion on the role social value plays in successful procurement, and tips on how organisations can position themselves to make social value a key driver of bidding success.
When: 19 May 09:00 - 12:00
Where: Preston
Host: The Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub
20 May
Wyred Up Spring Networking Event
Join us for an exciting event designed to foster digital collaboration between Wyre’s Visitor Economy, high streets and local businesses.
When: 20 May 14:30 - 18:00
Where: Wyre
Host: Hub62 and Wyre Council
21 May
Business Crime Conference
Are you a business looking to safeguard against crime? Join Lancashire Constabulary, LANPAC, and Retailers Against Crime for an essential conference packed with insights, strategies, and networking opportunities.
When: 21 May 09:00 - 14:00
Where: Blackburn with Darwen
Host: Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC)
22 May
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: 22 May 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Preston
Host: Society1 Coworking Space
22 May
Pink Link Networking Lancaster: May Meeting
Join our amazing group of Lancaster women for a fun filled morning of great connections, networking and learning!
When: 22 May 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Lancaster
Host: Pink Link Ladies
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