Workshops

Investment Readiness Workshop

When. Why. How Raising investment is not always the right answer - but understanding when, why and how to raise can be a game-changing skill for ambitious founders.

Inaugural Lecture: Professor Pete Thomas

Lancaster University Management School is excited to invite you to our Inaugural Lecture Series, a special set of public lectures celebrating the careers of our newest Professors.

Ready to Raise? - Skelmersdale

Connecting Lancashire Businesses to Real Investors & Real Conversations Thinking about raising investment?

Preston Tech Connection, November Meet-Up: 'People Behind The Ideas'

People behind the ideas. A fire side chat with Adam Purnell, AMP InfoSys. Join us for our monthly meet up to discuss all things tech.

Napthens' Cumbria Clay Shoot - for Penny Conservation Charity

Our annual charity clay shoot. We’d like to formally invite you to our Napthens Clay Shoot (Cumbria), taking place on Thursday 12th November.

Is B Corp your next competitive advantage?

Learn how B Corp certification can strengthen business credibility, growth.

A Fireside Chat – The Accidental Entrepreneur

Join us for a Fireside Chat with Professor Ian Gordon, entrepreneur, educator and proud Lancaster University alumnus.

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens!

Rossendale Digital Build Fast Connections

Build Fast Connections is a high-energy structured (but effective and fun) tech and digital networking session

Lancaster District Business Support Expo 2026

Join Lancaster City Council and the Lancaster & Morecambe Chamber of Commerce for the Lancaster District Business Support Expo 2026

MISSION READY: Your Route Into Defence Supply Chains

The UK defence sector is growing rapidly, driven by increased government investment and its position as a priority industry within the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy.

Pink Link: Women in Business Meetup

Pink Link Network Meet Up - supporting women in business; hosted by Aimee Heaton

Fraser House Talk X Lancaster & Morecambe Chamber of Commerce

Our 6th Fraser House Talk of the autumn series is Thursday 19th November. Graham White CEO Lancaster & Morecambe Chamber of Commerce "Beyond the Bay: What's Next for Lancaster & Morecambe?"

Advertising: A Practitioner Perspective

Go behind the scenes of the advertising industry with the people who actually work in it.

Finance for Non‑ Finance Managers

Develop the financial knowledge needed to understand budgets, evaluate business performance, and make informed commercial decisions and drive business growth.

First Line Manager Training

Develop the practical people management skills needed in your first role as a manager or supervisor.

TechFirst Women's Programme - Employer Forum

Lancashire & Cumbria Unlocking women’s potential in tech Opening up career paths for women and strengthening the UK’s future tech workforce.

Lancashire Social Value Network

Join us on 25th November 2026 at The Exchange, County Hall, Preston, for a morning of collaboration, learning and networking focused on an increasingly important question: "𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕?"

How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast Workshop

Understanding your cash flow is one of the most important parts of running a successful business.

Investment Readiness Workshop

When. Why. How Raising investment is not always the right answer - but understanding when, why and how to raise can be a game-changing skill for ambitious founders.

Ready to Raise?

In collaboration with Fhunded the Lancashire Roadshow is back! Ready to Raise? 2026 Thinking about raising investment?

Sales Club with Sales Geek

Sales Club is delivered in partnership with East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce & Sales Geek.

When accidents become claims: Understanding employer liability

Understand workplace liability, reduce risk, and strengthen organisational defence positions.

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation

Learn how to use AI, digital technologies and ethical frameworks to improve personal productivity.

Lancaster Digital Fire Drill - The Community Cyber Wargame

An interactive scenario-based experience where you will walk through what goes on behind the scenes when a major cyber attack strikes.

The Business Briefing: Employment Law

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. Bringing together legal expertise and entrepreneurial insight, the series explores key themes in starting and scaling a business.

Managing the Impact of the Employment Rights Act

Confidently lead your organisation through legislative change by understanding the implications of the Employment Rights Act for workforce policies and people management.

A Fireside Chat - Behind the Scenes of Coca-Cola’s Global Christmas Campaign

Join us for a special festive Fireside Chat with Sam Possible, Lancaster University alumnus and former Coca-Cola marketing professional.

Supply Chains for Business Growth

Optimise supply chain networks to improve efficiency, strengthen partnerships, manage risk and create sustainable competitive advantage.

Making Sense of Data

Use data effectively and confidently interpret insights, support evidence-based decision-making, and identify opportunities to improve performance.

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens! Come along, you will love it!

Apprenticeships Made Simple - Engagement Event

Thinking about apprenticeships but not sure where to start?

Co Work & Connection

Digital Burnley Pop Up Co Work Join Burnley's DigiTech community for a relaxed and productive day of co-working, collaboration and connection.

Sales Xchange Session 2 - Elevator Pitches & FAB's

The Sales Xchange is a new programme from North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, delivered in partnership with Sellology.

Lancashire Digital Tech Talk - Build Fast Connections

An evening of quick conversations, useful introductions and new connections across Lancashire's digital and tech community.

Lancashire Business Expo 2027 - We’re Back at Preston Guild Hall!

WE’RE BACK — AND WE’RE COMING HOME! The Lancashire Business Expo returns to Preston Guild Hall on Friday 16 April 2027, bringing the business community back to where it all started.

Sales Xchange Session 3 - REACH

The Sales Xchange is a new programme from North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, delivered in partnership with Sellology.

AI Integration and Workforce Transformation

Understand the practical realities of AI adoption, including workforce redesign, skills development, employee engagement, ethical considerations, and change management.