Supporting Business Networks & Events
South Ribble Borough Council and partners offer advice and support to businesses and help to grow the networks that you need for your business development.
We deliver events directly and also with other partners such as BOOST Lancashire.
Greening Homes and Businesses in South Ribble
If you would like to reduce your energy consumption and save money on your energy bills, our Greening Homes and Businesses in South Ribble Event is taking place at the Civic Centre, Leyland on the Friday 29th September.
The event is free to all South Ribble based businesses and will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the local innovative measures available to help reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint!
Please come along to our event to:-
- Discover local businesses who are creating innovative products and services to reduce your energy use
- Find out more about our BEE (Business Energy Efficiency) Grant Scheme
- Explore options to reduce your energy costs and carbon footprint
Please book your place using the link below:
Greening Homes and Business in South Ribble Tickets, Fri 29 Sep 2023 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
South Ribble – Made in the UK, Sold to the World
Thursday 19th October, 2023 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.
Civic Centre, Leyland
South Ribble Borough Council, in conjunction with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, invite you to discover the benefits of trading Internationally. Whether you are new to exporting or already exporting and want to grow your business come and discuss what helps is available . We are there to help you discover International Markets and new audiences to Increase sales for your business. Help you expand your audience and company's reach and drive growth through exporting.
Exporting can be profitable for businesses of all sizes. On average, sales grow faster, more jobs are created, and employees earn more than in non-exporting firms. The United Kingdom is known worldwide for high quality, innovative goods and services, customer service, and sound business practices.
During the morning we will hear from Lancashire based Export Champions on how exporting has helped their business.
We are delighted that speakers from:
- J2 Aircraft
- MGC
- Ad - Options Ltd
Will join us to talk about their journey in International Trade
The teams from DBT and the Chamber will talk you through how to access support, exploring the opportunities and challenges of exporting ensuring you're prepared to overcome any hurdles and fulfil your global growth ambitions.
To book your place, please email: info@businessinsouthribble.com
Events and Networks
Boost Lancashire organises and supports a series of growth-focused business events from conferences and inspirational master classes, to networking sessions, practical workshops and seminars. Please see the Boost events page for details of events organised by Boost and partners.
The borough is home to a number of enterprising groups and organisations striving to boost the local economy. Meet local customers and suppliers through South Ribble business events, Breakfast Before Business (BB4B), Shout Network South Ribble and Leyland Groups and the Chambers of Commerce.
We work with partners to offer business advice events during the year. Please contact us if you would like more information.
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Marketing Lancashire Taking England to the World Workshop 21st November 2023
Marketing Lancashire is working with VisitEngland to offer partners a free market-leading Taking England to the World training session.
Led by industry experts, the one-day face-to-face course is designed to help you reach new international and domestic audiences. Covering topics ranging from product development, pricing and distribution to marketing and content creation, you’ll come away armed with practical tips to attract new global customers and grow your business.
To find out more and book your place click here.
World Menopause Day is on Wednesday 18th October
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. Lancashire Adult Learning are pleased to be hosting a free online event on the day:
Managing the Menopause in Life and Work
Free online session
Wednesday 18th October
6pm - 8pm
To book a place click here: https://portal.mis.nelsongroup.ac.uk/Page/U_PublicCourseDetails?uio_id=37011
The event will highlight some of the issues surrounding menopause and give you different tips and strategies to make it more manageable for you. The important people in your life can also come along, to help them better understand the changes you might be going through.