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
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
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
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
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
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
23 Feb
Retail Renaissance Programme – Funding & Financial Guidance
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! Funding & Financial Guidance Unlock Lancashire’s hidden funding vaults.
When: 23 Feb 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
02 Mar
Retail Renaissance Programme – Business Resilience
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! Business Resilience Future-proof your retail business.
When: 02 Mar 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
23 Mar
Retail Renaissance Programme – Workforce 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: 23 Mar 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
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
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: 13 Apr 09:30 - 12:30
Where: Preston
Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
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