Lancashire Business View

Join us this Friday for an unforgettable 13K walk. We've teamed up with our friends at Freshwalks and LANX to bring you a beautiful route through the Ribble Valley. ?? Starting from Lanx HQ on the edge of Whalley, we’ll follow the River Calder, take on the steep climb up ‘The Nab’ (with breathtaking views over the Ribble Valley to Pendle), and explore the historic grounds of Read Hall. Our return journey winds through the picturesque Spring Wood. Sign up today https://lnkd.in/eiRQJJsM

Better people management workshops with University of Central Lancashire Looking to enhance your management skills and build stronger workplace relationships? The University of Central Lancashire is hosting a one-day training workshop designed to help HR professionals, leaders, and new managers improve job quality, productivity, and people management. Upcoming Workshops: ??Wednesday 5 March at Strawberry Fields Digital Hub - Chorley ??Thursday 6 March at The Oaks Hotel, Burnley Both workshops take place from 10am - 3.30pm. Book your place today ?? https://lnkd.in/eZtDeZx3

Lots of great debate and talking points at #ConventionOfTheNorth today. Read our coverage of the event below.... #COTN25 Lancashire Combined County Authority Burnham calls for ‘new deal’ for the North https://lnkd.in/e8Ct46kv Deputy PM Angela Rayner commits to ‘total rewiring’ of government power https://lnkd.in/e-F4j6Nr Consultation for Lancashire Combined Authority's growth plan https://lnkd.in/ems2vyCk Growth Plan shows ‘strength and opportunity’ https://lnkd.in/et2ugzyq Northern leaders unveil gamechangers for growth in the North https://lnkd.in/eD_U8hM2

Less than two weeks to go until the Red Rose Awards!?? ? We have a handful of tickets left, which means this is your final chance to be in the room and celebrate the incredible success of Lancashire businesses. ? These tickets are in high demand and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to be part of this special evening, now is the time to secure your place. ? Join us on Thursday 13 March. ? Get your tickets now via the Red Rose Awards website ??https://lnkd.in/e_vPBbsY #RRA25

Join us for the launch of the March/April 2025 edition of our magazine! ?? Thursday 20 March ? 8:30 am – 10:30 am ?? The Whitaker Museum Our magazine launch events bring the latest edition to life, featuring key stories, insights, and an exclusive look at what’s coming next. We’ll be joined by guest speakers from our Women in Business feature and the Rossendale Hotspot roundtable. Plus, we’ll hear from our event sponsors, Financial Affairs, Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology and Seriun. Get your ticket today ?? https://lnkd.in/eqMUjJP2?

We’re excited to welcome Fresh Perspective Resourcing onboard as a sponsor of the Sub36 events, joining our friends at Bowker Motor Group and Pierce Business Advisory & Accountancy Group Our next event is this Friday at 9am at Atkinsons Coffee Roasters in Lancaster. Guests will enjoy: ? A cupping (coffee tasting) session to test your sensory skills ??? A latte art challenge to put your hand-eye coordination to the test ?? Coffee and cake of your choice Not a coffee lover? No worries—Ian Steel has plenty of other drinks to choose from! Not a coffee lover? No worries, Ian Steel has plenty of other drinks to choose from! If you haven’t booked yet, grab your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/eHny2_f6 Tag your Sub36 colleagues in the comments!

The Big Interview with Elizabeth Porter Elizabeth Porter, CEO of?Brysdales Ltd, shares her inspiring journey from working part-time at the company to purchasing it in 2014 and driving its growth. She highlights the importance of adaptability and strong leadership in overcoming challenges and achieving success. Watch the full interview below. ?? Bigtank Productions

This National Apprenticeship Week, it's more important than ever to focus on creating opportunities for young people and shaping the future workforce. With changes on the horizon, like the proposed Skills and Growth Levy, there’s a real chance to boost early career development, introduce more flexible apprenticeships, and invest in home-grown talent. We’ve seen strong apprenticeship growth in Lancashire, but we need to ensure young people continue to access these vital opportunities. That’s why businesses and educators must work together to build a stronger skills pipeline. We invited apprenticeship providers and employers to share their insights on the pages of Lancashire Business View. You can read the full feature here ??https://lnkd.in/eGxZWnCE Thank you for taking part Blackburn College (UK) | Blackpool and The Fylde College | Burnley College | The Calico Group | Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology | The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub | Napthens LLP | Nelson and Colne College Group | North Lancs Training Group | Preston College | University of Central Lancashire | VEKA UK #NAW25

Employer Tuesday! We’re in the latest Lancashire Business View issue as part of their Skills and Apprenticeships feature. Claire Shore, Senior Business Development Manager, provided key insight into collaboration and how an apprentice is an investment for your business, and your existing team members, who will be mentoring and supporting their colleagues. From recruitment to the onboarding process find out about our offer and dedicated Apprenticeship Team in Claire’s column in the issue. Read here and head to pages 70 – 71: https://lnkd.in/eGxZWnCE You can also get in touch if you want to start offering Apprenticeships with Blackburn College. ?? 01254 292500 ?? [email protected] ?? https://lnkd.in/eVnp8QZD #NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #Apprenticeships #Lancashire #Education #BlackburnCollege

Flying the Lancashire Business View flag ?? We are beyond proud of Anna King for stepping out of her comfort zone and performing in front of 300 people at last week's?East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce?sing-off competition! Not only did she put on an amazing show, but she also helped raise money for Derian House Children's Hospice. ?? If you’d still like to support this incredible cause, donations are still open! You can contribute here https://lnkd.in/ekNqidHP