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The Small Business Networking Event

Event Type: Business Support, New Business Start Up,

Date: Thursday 17th November 2011

Venue: Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Fee: Free

About This Event:

Darwen Creates will be hosting a free networking event during Global Entrepreneurship Week as part of the worldwide movement of entrepreneurial people. The Small Business Networking Event, held on Thursday 17th November from 4:30pm-6:30pm, will provide a good opportunity for entrepreneurs from across East Lancashire to network with each other and raise the profile of [...]

Designing Demand: Lancaster

Event Type: Business Support, Innovation and Technology, Manufacturing,

Date: Thursday 8th March 2012

Venue: The Storey Creative Industries Centre

Location: Lancaster

Fee: Free

About This Event:

Design Council in collaboration with Creative Lancashire present an introduction to the Designing Demand mentoring service and advice on how to access expertise to improve sales, protect jobs, innovate and open up new markets.

Business Innovation for Growth 2012

Event Type: Business Support, Innovation and Technology,

Date: Wednesday 2nd May 2012

Venue: LICA Building

Location:

Fee: Member rate £45 + VAT (£54), non-member rate £60 + VAT (£72)

About This Event:

In collaboration with Creative Lancashire, IoD North West is staging the first one day conference of its kind to introduce best practice innovative techniques to generate business growth.

Pennine LEAP Start Up Bootcamp

Event Type: Business Support, New Business Start Up,

Date: Friday 4th May 2012

Venue: Lancashire Digital Technology Centre

Location: Burnley

Fee: Free

About This Event:

The Start Up Bootcamp programme provides coaching, seminars and mentoring support from experienced specialists.

Pennine LEAP Social Enterprise Seminars

Event Type: Business Support, New Business Start Up,

Date: Thursday 10th May 2012

Venue: The Globe Centre

Location:

Fee: Free

About This Event:

What is It? Regenerate Pennine Lancashire is offering an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs who are looking to start-up or develop a social enterprise. Part of the European funded project Pennine LEAP, this support involves a series of seminars,

Creating a Web Presence

Event Type: Business Support, New Business Start Up,

Date: Tuesday 22nd May 2012

Venue: Darwen Academy

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Fee: Free

About This Event:

Why websites are so important and what to think about when developing and promoting your business website, as well as explaining IT jargon.

EPIC Networking Event

Event Type: Business Support,

Date: Wednesday 23rd May 2012

Venue: Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Fee: Free (Although normally costs £10)

About This Event:

If you’ve not already been to an EPIC Networking event, then now is the time to come and see what we’re all about.

Meet & Eat At The Chambers

Event Type: Business Support,

Date: Monday 28th May 2012

Venue: St Mary's Chambers

Location: Rossendale

Fee: £15.00 + VAT

About This Event:

Meet & Eat at The Chambers

PR and Social Media

Event Type: Business Support, New Business Start Up,

Date: Tuesday 29th May 2012

Venue: Darwen Academy

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Fee: Free

About This Event:

What social media tools are available and how to use them effectively, including which are most suitable for your target audience and sector.

Chamber to Chamber Networking

Event Type: Business Support, International Trade,

Date: Tuesday 29th May 2012

Venue: Crown Paints Learning Academy

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Fee: Members: £0 +VAT - Non Members: £15 +VAT

About This Event:

Chamber to Chamber Networking

Pennine LEAP International Trade Support

Event Type: Business Support, International Trade, New Business Start Up,

Date: Wednesday 30th May 2012

Venue: The ACE Centre

Location: Pendle

Fee: Free

About This Event:

Pennine LEAP International Trade Support

Unique Women in Business Lunch & Learn

Event Type: Business Support,

Date: Thursday 31st May 2012

Venue: Shireburn Arms

Location: Ribble Valley

Fee: £20+VAT Chamber Members £30+VAT Non-Members

About This Event:

Unique Women in Business Lunch & Learn

Pennine LEAP Start Up Bootcamp

Event Type: Business Support, New Business Start Up,

Date: Thursday 7th June 2012

Venue: Blackburn Enterprise Centre

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Fee: Free

About This Event:

The Start Up Bootcamp programme provides coaching, seminars and mentoring support from experienced specialists.

Practical IT for Business

Event Type: Business Support, New Business Start Up,

Date: Tuesday 12th June 2012

Venue: Darwen Academy

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Fee: Free

About This Event:

Delivered by Eitex IT Solutions 12th Jun A practical look at IT for business, from suitable product selection for your business model to an overview of up to date security features that all businesses need to consider. The workshop is free and

Keeping your Business Legal

Event Type: Business Support, New Business Start Up,

Date: Tuesday 19th June 2012

Venue: Darwen Academy

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Fee: Free

About This Event:

From trading names, to raising invoices and manufacturing products, all the ‘must know’ info on trading standards to keep you on the right side of the law.

Pennine LEAP Human Resources Coaching Programme

Event Type: Business Support, New Business Start Up,

Date: Tuesday 19th June 2012

Venue: Blackburn Enterprise Centre

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Fee: Free

About This Event:

Pennine LEAP Human Resources Coaching Programme