Small businesses are the life blood of our town. We want to make sure you have all the resources you need to plug skill gaps we have in the local area for future projects.

Working together with partners – we want to make sure that we have the skills to help grow Blackpool and the Fylde, and improve our local economy; help make a greener more sustainable town ;support our residents and local communities on social impact projects that will help improve and build resilience, and make a difference that counts for now and the future.

Hear from some of our suppliers how they work and make a positive difference in Blackpool and learn from their expertise . Graham Construction are launching a joinery tender, and will be keen to talk to interested businesses at this event.

Hear personal stories on how we’re collectively improving local residents lives and communities.

There will be support from local training providers, colleges, employment services, local businesses and lots more.

We have much to look forward to , Blackpool is evolving and improving and we want to build our local resources to make this a successful journey.

Look forward to seeing you in our much improved and beautiful Winter Gardens, where our new exhibition and conference centre has just opened, which will host the return of a major party conference in March.

Refreshments on arrival at 8am in The Spanish Hall

Discounted parking is available at Talbot Road car park . Just bring your blue chip coin to the event , and we’ll validate it for you.