As the UK makes transitional movements to a low carbon economy there has never been a better time for North West companies to become part of this exciting movement.

With rapid development in wind, tidal, solar, anaerobic digestion and small scale renewables to name a few, this event will look at potential funding opportunities, interest free loans, innovation support and cross sector working, including information and knowledge sharing. A local case study will also highlight the support they received to grow and expand in the environmental market.
The event is free to attend and will provide an opportunity to network with a range of experts.

In the UK, family businesses are estimated to account for over two thirds of all companies yet many have no plans for what they will do with their business in the future. For owner managed and family businesses it is critical to think about who will run your business when you retire.

Whether you are looking at funding options for future planning, want to maximise your wealth at retirement or leave the business in safe family hands succession planning is an important consideration for any business.

Experts from the teams at Forbes Solicitors, EV and PM & M Chartered Accountants have joined together to present this free seminar on how your business can prepare appropriately for future sale or succession.

University Centre at Blackburn College is proud to be facilitating an event alongside East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. This free event will enable employers and academics to come together to discuss ‘The Pennine Lancashire Skills Strategy’ and give their views. The event includes a number of key note speakers and will commence with a networking lunch. Jim Hancock, a well known TV presenter, will chair the proceedings along with a number of key note business speakers and entrepreneurs.

Knowledge Transfer Partnership opportunities will be explained, with case studies explaining how funds up to £240,000 can be accessed for business for innovation linking into Higher Education.

In 2009, Small to medium sized businesses in Lancashire were responsible for producing over 1 million tonnes of waste. As landfill tax continues to rise, businesses need to start thinking about increasing their recycling rates and diverting more waste away from landfill. As in so many things there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution and small businesses whose absolute waste volumes are low and who often have limited or even non-existent storage space for waste containers, find it more difficult than most to recycle.

Who should attend?
North West SME’s looking for support with their waste management. Innovative recycling and waste companies.