05 Feb
Innovate into Defence
Are you a Lancashire-based business interested in exploring new business opportunities working with government? Do you work in an industry whose technology could help transform the UK’s defence sector?
When: 05 Feb 09:30 - 13:30
Where: Preston
Host: Innovate Lancashire
10 Feb
E-commerce in 2026: From Stores to Systems
Join us for our February Preston Tech Connection Meet-Up where we will discuss how E-commerce is evolving in 2026.
When: 10 Feb 18:00 - 19:30
Where: Preston
Host: Society1
23 Feb
Retail Renaissance Programme – Funding & Financial Guidance
Unlock Lancashire’s hidden funding vaults: Get expert access to grants, loans and investment opportunities to help fuel your retail growth, scale up, and secure your future. We’ll show you what’s available and give you top tips when applying for financial support to take your business to next level.
When: 23 Feb 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
26 Feb
Preston Networking
Women's Only Networking Session in Preston
When: 26 Feb 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Preston
Host: Pink Link
26 Feb
Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: February
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: 26 Feb 10:00 - 12:00
Where: Preston
Host: Society1 Coworking Space
02 Mar
Retail Renaissance Programme – Business Resilience
Future-proof your retail business: This session will show you how to master crises in business. We’ll also cover how to respond, when things don’t go as planned, and give you top tips to weather storms, build resilience, and turn threats into triumphs.
When: 02 Mar 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
04 Mar
Avoiding Harm in The HR Disciplinary Process
Join us in person for a practical session on how to navigate the HR disciplinary process without causing unnecessary harm.
When: 04 Mar 08:30 - 10:30
Where: Preston
Host: University of Lancashire
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
26 Mar
Preston Networking
Women's Only Networking Session in Preston
When: 26 Mar 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Preston
Host: Pink Link
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
13 Apr
Retail Renaissance Programme – Regulatory Support
Doing It? Do it Right: Master retail regulations and general business rules and protocols with our experts – who’ll ensure you won’t fall foul of red tape, and your governance is tip top. If you’re ever looking to scale and secure investment, this session will ensure you have strong foundations on which to build.
When: 13 Apr 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
23 Apr
Preston Networking
Women's Only Networking Session in Preston
When: 23 Apr 10:00 - 11:30
Where: Preston
Host: Pink Link
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