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Boost roundtable: Harnessing Lancashire’s innovation ecosystem AMRC web
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Boost roundtable: Harnessing Lancashire’s innovation ecosystem
Lancashire has all the ingredients to be among the best places in the country to start and scale an innovative business, according to Boost’s latest roundtable at AMRC North West in Samlesbury.
Boost backs national ‘lock the door’ cyber security campaign for businesses NSCS web
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Boost backs national ‘lock the door’ cyber security campaign for businesses
Boot is backing a national government campaign to ‘lock the door’ on cyber criminals by giving businesses practical advice to protect themselves against common threats.
Dr. Robert Holdbrook and Professor Andy Scholfield join Lancashire Innovation Board, while Fraser House co-working space appoints Rebecca Latham as new hub manager Andy Schofield, Graham Baldwin, Rebecca Latham Robert Holbrook website
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Dr. Robert Holdbrook and Professor Andy Scholfield join Lancashire Innovation Board, while Fraser House co-working space appoints Rebecca Latham as new hub manager
The Lancashire Innovation Board has strengthened its ranks with the appointment of two new board members.
Boost roundtable: Growth through recruitment and retention Boost skills RT web
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Boost roundtable: Growth through recruitment and retention
Recruitment and skills are key issues for the whole UK economy. A 2024 report by the Open University, in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, found 62 per cent of organisations were facing skills shortages. Boos gathered a range of businesses and Lancashire support partners for a special roundtable debate around the key challenges and solutions.
Lancashire County Council launches partnership to help businesses assess AI readiness AI Assessment Email Header 2 (1)
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Lancashire County Council launches partnership to help businesses assess AI readiness
Lancashire County Council, in collaboration with Code Institute, has launched a free AI Maturity Assessment to help businesses across the county understand their readiness for AI and identify the next steps in their journey.
Lancashire tech firm gears up for growth with private investment and global recognition Brendan Cornthwaite, founder of UAP web
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Lancashire tech firm gears up for growth with private investment and global recognition
Universal Atmosphere Processing (UAP), a Lancashire tech business which has developed a pioneering carbon reduction and gas recovery system, has closed a significant funding round.
Lancashire high street retailers urged to ‘take advantage’ of new funded support programme Retail renaissance launch web
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Lancashire high street retailers urged to ‘take advantage’ of new funded support programme
A funded support programme to help Lancashire’s high street retailers attract new customers, evolve and futureproof their business has been launched.
Lancashire Growth Hub pulse | September 2025 Andrew Leeming Boost Programme Manager 1000
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Lancashire Growth Hub pulse | September 2025
The Lancashire Growth Hub Pulse brings together these insights into a monthly snapshot, celebrating successes, flagging concerns and outlining the challenges that matter the most to Lancashire’s businesses.
Lancashire’s PetProov makes the headlines PetProov
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Lancashire’s PetProov makes the headlines
PetProov, a Chorley-based startup backed by an investment from one of Lancashire County Council’s Fhunded Angels, has been enjoying a massive burst of national media exposure.
Boost to work closely with government to support businesses through Business Growth Service Bus Growth Service launch
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Boost to work closely with government to support businesses through Business Growth Service
Boost will work with government's Department for Business and Trade (DBT) through its new Business Growth Service.
What is Boost and why should every Lancashire business know about it? What is Boost cropped
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What is Boost and why should every Lancashire business know about it?
Boost has been in the corner of Lancashire businesses for over a decade, offering impartial advice, funded programmes and connecting business leaders to the best support for them. Whether you're starting out, growing, or navigating change in your business, Boost is here to help.
Businesses encouraged to access funded support service as Boost assists over 2,000 Lancashire companies Bamfords team web
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Businesses encouraged to access funded support service as Boost assists over 2,000 Lancashire companies
Lancashire businesses are being urged to take advantage of a fully funded service that helps them navigate, identify and access the most relevant business support available.
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