DDU Newsletter for March 2008: Issue 53
Monthly news and events from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's Digital Development Unit...
In this edition:
Free Website basics seminar for those businesses new to online trading
Pendle company assisted by the DDU to develop a professional web presence
Date announced for the popular Inventors Expo
Pennine Lancashire Business Net Event
So I want a website....where do I start?
Are you struggling to understand the starting point for a successful web site development?
At this free seminar we will be demonstrating the real business issues that effect small businesses when operating a web presence and help you to gain that competitive edge. Your web site should create a real return on investment. Full schedule online
Date: 27th March 2008, 8:30 to 10am
Venue: Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn BB1 5QB Directions
Inventors Expo 2008
Inventors Expo is a chance for local inventors to showcase their ideas, access professional help and meet likeminded individuals in a day full of activities and information.
Who should attend?
- - Inventors needing advice and support
- - Suppliers of services to the inventor and product developer
- - Companies looking for new ideas to manufacture or invest in.
Date: Saturday 29th March - 9:30 to 5:30
Venue: Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn BB1 5QB Directions
For further information contact Paul White on 01254 692692
Health Tech Hub
Innovation Networking Event for the Medical Sector
If you are a company that supply to the medical sector or are looking to diversify in to this field, this event is for you. The Health Tech Hub will provide delegates with a basic understanding of Intellectual Property protection through contracts and exploitation specific to the medical sector.
Date: Tuesday 18th March 2008 - 1pm to 4.15 pm - with buffett lunch
Venue: Harris Knowledge Park Conference Centre, Preston Directions on website
To book email dkoliver@uclan.ac.uk or call Dawn K Oliver on 01772 894517
News stories for March 2008
Pendle company given a 'lift' from the DDU
Pendle based lift manufacturing company E.A. Foulds Ltd have been assisted by the DDU in developing a professional web presence to enhance their commerical reputation
Riverside motors ahead
Wayne Pennington, Owner, of Riverside commented ‘the support from the DDU has allowed us to move to the next step in growing our business. We can now offer customers a much better service.’
Blackburn Business Net website
Blackburn Business Net Directory
The Blackburn Business Net website has a business to business enquiry tool that is driven by a large database of Blackburn with Darwen companies. The free tool enables you to search the business directory on "Line of Business", "Company Name" and "Address" and then allows a single email enquiry to be sent to selected companies from the search results. To take advantage of this tool or to register your company free in the database visit the Directory at Blackburn Business Net.
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