BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blackpool Unlimited - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blackpool Unlimited X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blackpool Unlimited REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T145638Z CREATED:20260706T160254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145638Z UID:13124-1787047200-1787058000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Systems for scaling masterclass with Nikki Hesford DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Growth or Scale up businesses\nThis session is designed for growing businesses\, who want to scale\, are demonstrating growth but feel that they are either: \n\n\n\nBusy fools: always busy but this isn’t reflecting in the profits / personal earnings\nAlways ‘in’ the business: you fear taking a holiday\, and when you do\, your phone is glued to your fingertips\nExhausted from firefighting: one problem after another\, unhappy clients\, projects derailed\, staff member issues\n\n\n\nIf one or more of the above applies to you\, this session is a must. It’s a practical\, no-nonsense attack on the biggest areas in your business relating to sales\, people and money. You will leave with a better grasp\, an understanding of how to create systems\, and a clear vision of how to get more personal benefit from your business. \nThis is not a ‘motivational’ session\, it’s about attacking common problems with real systems. \nBook your place here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/systems-for-scaling-masterclass-with-nikki-hesford/ LOCATION:Peel House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T145541Z CREATED:20260717T103615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145541Z UID:13145-1786615200-1786626000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Training AI Agents and Creating Automations - Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Growth or Scale up businesses\nThis is the second session in the two-part series\, with the first identifying Ai opportunities and this one in how to implement these changes: \n\nHow to train Ai agents\nHow to create automations and workflows\n\nThis is a practical session\, and you should have attended Part 1 as we need to know ahead of this session which processes / opportunities you want to work on. \nLunch is provided. \nPlease note: This session is limited to 10 people\, sorry we can only allow one person per business for this session to enable Nicola to be able to help everyone \nBook your place here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/training-ai-agents-and-creating-automations/ LOCATION:The Robinson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T145449Z CREATED:20260706T160028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145449Z UID:13121-1786528800-1786539600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Advanced Social Media & Content Workshop DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Growth and Scale Up businesses who are already managing social media pages competently\nThis workshop is for business owners and marketers wanting to take their skills to the next level beyond simply posting content to their pages: \n\nUnderstanding what the algorithm wants from you\nGrowing your audience and measuring impact\nMonetisation of your pages and audiences\nCreating scroll-stopping content and Reels\nWhat’s new in 2026\n\nThis session includes a light lunch and refreshments. \nBook your place here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/advanced-social-media-content-workshop/ LOCATION:Wyre Civic Centre\, Poulton-le-Fylde\,\, FY6 7UP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T145401Z CREATED:20260706T155326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145401Z UID:13119-1786442400-1786449600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Financial Workshop DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Pre-start or early-stage businesses\nThis workshop will cover all the financial management of your new business \n\n\n\nWhat accounts you need to file and when\nWhat taxes you need to pay and when\nHow you manage your basic bookkeeping\nCashflow planning and forecasting\nHow to pay yourself (legally)\nHow to make sure you don’t run out of money\n\n\n\nBook your place here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/financial-workshop/ LOCATION:The Robinson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T155105Z CREATED:20260706T155105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155105Z UID:13117-1786010400-1786017600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:How to use AI for productivity gains – Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Growth or scale up businesses\nThis online session is part of a 2-part series\, where the first session is designed to help you identify processes in your business that could use AI to be more productive. It will be covering a handful of the most common labour-intensive tasks you have in your business every day\, while they won’t all apply to each business\, it has been designed that each business should be able to identify at least 1-2 opportunities to save time\, and money. \nThis session will be followed by the practical\, in-person session on implementation and training Ai agents to execute the time savings you’ve identified. \n\nBook your place now URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/how-to-use-ai-for-productivity-gains-part-1/ LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T154905Z CREATED:20260706T154905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T154905Z UID:13114-1785837600-1785848400@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Early-stage businesses or businesses with basic digital knowledge\nThis workshop will cover all the essentials of Digital Marketing\, it is assumed that you have only basic knowledge of how to manage these: \n\n\n\nWebsites – how to go about creating one\, the costs of a website\, ongoing costs\, what you need to know to have a good website\nSocial media – an overview of the different platforms and whether you need a presence  as well as a run down of pages\, profiles\, groups\nSEO: how do people find your website once you have built it?\nPad Ads\, email\, and content – a brief introduction to other areas of marketing you may want to consider\n\n\n\nThis session includes a light lunch and refreshments. \n\nBook your place now URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/digital-marketing-workshop/ LOCATION:The Robinson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T145206Z CREATED:20260706T145133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145206Z UID:13110-1785319200-1785330000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Meta Ads with Nikki Hesford DESCRIPTION:Pre Requisites for attendance:\n\n\n\nyou must either be running Facebook Ads or have a plausible intention of running them within the next 3 months\nYou must have an ads budget to run ads with (minimum £100 per month)\n\n\n\nThis session with Nikki is a practical and hands on\, immersive session that will show you how to run effective ads by yourself – even if you use an agency or a third party\, you will be better equipped to understand what you are outsourcing. \nWe will be covering: \n\n\n\nNavigating Business Suite\, including Ad account creation and onboarding clients if you are an agency\nCompliance and best practices to stay safe\nThe principles of ads and types of ads\nAudience types and retargeting (including Pixel use)\nCopywriting and why some ads perform badly\nLive step by step set up of a simple Lead Gen ad campaign\n\n\n\n\nBook your place now URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/meta-ads-with-nikki-hesford/ LOCATION:Peel House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T144345Z CREATED:20260706T142607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T144345Z UID:13084-1784628000-1784638800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Startup Workshop DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Pre-Starts and Early Stage businesses (less than 12 months trading)\nThis workshop will cover all the essentials of starting a business – whether you’re planning to start a business\, or have already done so\, but now feel you skipped past some of the important stuff such as: \n\n\n\nBusiness structures (sole trader\, limited company\, CIC etc)\nLegalities (insurance\, licencing\, etc)\nFinancial compliance (tax returns\, self-assessment\, bookkeeping)\nBusiness and budget planning\nPersonal survival – how will you afford to live before it makes money?\nFunding – do you need to borrow money?\nHow will you reach your market (sales / marketing etc)\n\n\n\nLight lunch and refreshments are included. \n\nPlease Book Here\n\n  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/startup-workshop/ LOCATION:The Robinson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T103000 DTSTAMP:20260629T143119Z CREATED:20260616T142613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T143119Z UID:13061-1784190600-1784197800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Fylde Coast Responsible Business Network Event - Business in the Community DESCRIPTION:Join our next RBN Network Meeting\n\nDate: 16th July 2026\nTimings: 8.30am arrival\, for a 9.00am start\nVenue: Stanley Matthews Suite\, Blackpool Football Club\, FY1 6JJ\n\nEnergy efficiency\, cost and running a resilient business. \nFor many businesses\, sustainability is no longer just about climate targets. It’s about rising energy costs\, efficiency\, and how to run a tighter\, more resilient operation. Across the Fylde Coast\, we’re seeing more organisations look at how they use energy\, where they can reduce waste\, and how small changes can deliver real commercial benefits. \nAt the next Fylde Coast Responsible Business Network event\, we’ll focus on what that looks like in practice\, and hear real examples from local organisations. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nSteve Williams\, MD of Force Technology\, who are identifying opportunities to significantly reduce energy use and costs by improving efficiency\nMichael Dugdale\, MD\, Trident Utilities. Michael will share practical energy efficiency insights from across a range of businesses\, highlighting simple opportunities to reduce costs and improve performance\nGeorgia Thomas and Helen Spinks-Dear from Blackpool Council’s sustainability team\, sharing how support for businesses is evolving locally\, and how organisations can help shape what comes next\nJohn Robb (Keynote Speaker)\, bringing a different perspective on how behaviour\, culture and skills all play a role in driving change\n\nJohn is a Blackpool born musician\, author and journalist\, best known as frontman of post-punk band The Membranes and punk band Goldblade\, as well as founder of the influential music and culture platform Louder Than War. Over a 40+ year career\, he has written extensively on music and culture and was the first journalist to interview Nirvana. \nAlongside his cultural work\, John is also co‑founder of the Green Britain Academy\, helping develop skills and opportunities for the UK’s low‑carbon future\, bringing a unique perspective on how creativity\, culture and behaviour can drive sustainable change. \nWhether you’re already taking action or just starting to explore this space\, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how sustainability and commercial performance increasingly go hand in hand. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nBook here \n\n\nLocation\nStanley Matthews Suite\, Blackpool Football Club\, FY1 6JJ URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/fylde-coast-responsible-business-network-event-07/ LOCATION:Blackpool Football Club\, Bloomfield Rd\, Seasiders Way\,\, Blackpool\, FY1 1JJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FCRBN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T090000 DTSTAMP:20260616T113553Z CREATED:20260616T113553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T113553Z UID:13057-1783582200-1783587600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Lancashire Economic Breakfast - NW Lancs CoC DESCRIPTION:Get the insights you need to make confident business decisions for the next quarter\, and beyond\, at Lancashire’s premier economic breakfast event. \nSponsored by Brabners\, we’ll help you understand what’s coming next for the Lancashire economy\, and how the county performed the last quarter\, as we exclusively reveal the latest results of the Chamber’s powerful Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). \nAs an attendee\, you’ll be joined by fellow MDs\, directors\, finance professionals and decision makers from across the county. \nWith innovation and change high on the boardroom agenda and market conditions shifting rapidly\, businesses are under growing pressure to respond strategically\, strengthen resilience\, improve performance and unlock new opportunities for growth. \nExclusively\, our host\, the BBC’s Mike Stevens\, will conduct a fireside chat with Iain Minton\, Technology Capability Delivery Director at BAE Systems. \nTaking place in the equisite ‘Garden Room’ at Ribby Hall Village\, itself a leading innovator in the leisure industry\, the event promises to unmissable in your summer calendar. \nOur guest panel for the July event includes: \n\nA representative from sponsors Brabners\nIan Minton – BAE Systems\nA representative from hosts Ribby Hall Village\nJane Dalton – Groundswell Innovation\n\nWe’ll be serving a light breakfast and be providing guests with an opportunity to strategically network with professionals from all corners of the county. \nAs always\, places are limited\, so we encourage you to secure your place early\, to avoid disappointment. \n\nBook your place \nVenue:\nRibby Hall\nRibby Road\nKirkham\, Lancashire PR4 2PR URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/lancashire-economic-breakfast-nw-lancs-coc/ LOCATION:Ribby Hall Ribby Road Kirkham\, Lancashire PR4 2PR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NWL-CoC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T113000 DTSTAMP:20260514T080050Z CREATED:20260323T152100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T080050Z UID:12853-1782984600-1782991800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:How Hackers Target SMEs — and How to Protect Your Business - University of Lancashire DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Lancashire for this interactive session to get a clearer understanding of cyber risks and what steps to take. \n\n\nThis spring\, the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development at the University of Lancashire is hosting a series of practical workshops\, expert sessions and networking events designed to support entrepreneurs and SMEs at different stages of their business journey. \nWhether you are launching a new venture\, strengthening your business foundations or preparing for growth\, the SME Growth Series offers opportunities to develop new skills\, gain expert insight and connect with other business leaders across the region. \nThe series is organised around three themes: \nBuild – Strengthen the foundations of your business\nGrow – Develop strategies and leadership for growth\nConnect – Build relationships and learn from other entrepreneurs \nAll events are open to SMEs\, start-ups\, founders and professionals interested in business growth and innovation. \nGROW: How Hackers Target SMEs – and How to Protect Your Business \nCyber attacks increasingly target small and medium-sized businesses. In this interactive session delivered in partnership with Seriun\, participants will explore real examples of cyber breaches affecting SMEs and understand how these attacks occur. \nThe event will include a live ethical hacking demonstration\, practical security guidance and an interactive workshop to help businesses prioritise the most important cyber security actions for their organisation. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of cyber risks and practical steps they can take to strengthen their organisation’s resilience. \nBook here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/how-hackers-target-smes-and-how-to-protect-your-business-uclan/ LOCATION:Engineering Innovation Centre\, University of Lancashire\, Fylde Road\, Preston\, PR1 2HE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/university_of_lancashire_logo_rgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T113000 DTSTAMP:20260514T080612Z CREATED:20260402T144034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T080612Z UID:12878-1780479000-1780486200@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Spring 2026: Building a High-Performance Culture - University of Lancashire DESCRIPTION:This spring\, the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development at the University of Lancashire is hosting a series of practical workshops\, expert sessions and networking events designed to support entrepreneurs and SMEs at different stages of their business journey. \nWhether you are launching a new venture\, strengthening your business foundations or preparing for growth\, the SME Growth Series offers opportunities to develop new skills\, gain expert insight and connect with other business leaders across the region. \nThe series is organised around three themes: \nBuild – Strengthen the foundations of your business\nGrow – Develop strategies and leadership for growth\nConnect – Build relationships and learn from other entrepreneurs \nBuilding a High-Performance Culture \nOrganisational culture plays a critical role in business performance\, employee engagement and long-term growth. \nThis workshop\, led by Keith McMurtrie (To the Summit\,) explores how leaders can shape culture intentionally\, create strong team alignment and build environments where people perform at their best. \nParticipants will gain practical insight into leadership behaviours\, communication approaches and organisational practices that support high-performing teams. \nDesigned for business leaders and managers. \n\n\nBook here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/spring-2026-building-a-high-performance-culture-uclan/ LOCATION:Engineering Innovation Centre\, University of Lancashire\, Fylde Road\, Preston\, PR1 2HE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/university_of_lancashire_logo_rgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTSTAMP:20260408T153210Z CREATED:20260408T153210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153210Z UID:12880-1780444800-1780531199@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Good for Growth: B Corp Fest: a business festival like no other DESCRIPTION:The future of business will belong to companies that grow with purpose.\nGood for Growth – B Corp Fest is where founders\, CEOs and business leaders come together to explore how purpose-led companies are driving sustainable growth\, building stronger cultures and creating lasting impact. \nThis is not a traditional conference. It’s an immersive\, high-energy experience designed to challenge thinking\, spark ideas and connect leaders who want to build better businesses. We invite you to step out of the sterile boardroom and into a living laboratory of conscious business. \nIf you believe business can be a force for good and a powerful driver of growth\, this is the room you want to be in. \nBook your place and join the leaders shaping the future of responsible business. \n\n\n\nWhy attend Good for Growth?\nYou will leave with: \nFresh thinking on business growth \nHear from founders and leaders who are proving that purpose and performance go hand in hand. \nPractical ideas you can implement \nReal insights from businesses embedding sustainability\, culture and purpose into strategy. \nMeaningful connections \nMeet like-minded leaders who care about building successful businesses that also create positive change. \nInspiration and energy \nStep away from the day-to-day and into an environment designed to stimulate creativity and new perspectives. \nClarity on the future of responsible business \nWhether you are a B Corp\, exploring certification\, or simply interested in purpose-led growth\, this event will help you understand where business is heading. \nWho should attend?\nGood for Growth is designed for: \n\nFounders and CEOs\nSenior leaders and decision makers\nPurpose-led businesses\nB Corp companies and those exploring certification\nSustainability\, culture and people leaders\nOrganisations wanting to grow while creating positive impact\n\nBook Here  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/good-for-growth-b-corp-fest/ LOCATION:The Wellbeing Farm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/B-Corp-Fest.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260522T143529Z CREATED:20260522T143119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T143529Z UID:12975-1779753600-1786492799@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Sales & Marketing Skills Bootcamp - Selnet DESCRIPTION:Covering topics including customer profiling\, sales psychology\, face-to-face negotiation\, customer retention\, value propositions\, tech-enabled marketing\, and developing a winning mindset… \nDuration: 12 weeks \nDelivery: Online via Zoom \nAbout the Programme \nThese Skills Bootcamps are designed for enterprising individuals\, self-employed\, business leaders and their staff across Lancashire who are looking to develop their skills and to grow personally and professionally. \nThe programmes are intensive but flexible\, delivered online\, and focused on practical\, real-world skills\, including: \n\nDeveloping a clear value proposition and winning new business\nBuilding and executing effective marketing strategies\nUsing social media to increase visibility and engagement\nCreating actionable plans to support business growth\n\nEach programme also offers opportunities to connect with like-minded people and access ongoing support beyond the training. \nSchedule Commitment: 2 x 3-hour sessions per week completes a total of 72 guided learning hours. \nTutor: Led by Thomas Jardine & Co – experienced leadership\, sales and marketing specialists helping independent businesses turn strategy into action. \nDirect networking: Meet the Entrepreneur sessions based on experience of independent business leaders. \napply here. URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/sales-and-marketing-skills-bootcamp-selnet/ LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Selnet-Logo-Strapline-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000 DTSTAMP:20260514T081325Z CREATED:20260514T081220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T081325Z UID:12951-1779438600-1779444000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Business Breakfast Showcase - University of Lancashire DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Lancashire for this interactive session specifically for businesses to get an opportunity to explore how collaboration\, innovation\, and funding can support your growth. \n\nOn the day\, you will: \n\nGain insight into grants and funding opportunities available to support business innovation\, growth\, and R&D\nExplore the Engineering and Innovation Centre (EIC) and see first-hand the cutting-edge facilities and capabilities available\nLearn how to access talent\, skills\, and technical expertise to support your business challenges\nConnect with academics\, industry experts\, and like-minded businesses\nDiscover the range of work currently taking place\, including research\, industry collaboration\, and innovation projects\nTake part in discussions around emerging trends\, challenges\, and opportunities within the sector\nLearn how to work with the university\n\nThis is more than just a showcase; it’s an opportunity to: \n\nIdentify practical ways to access support and funding for your business\nExplore collaborative opportunities that can accelerate innovation\nUnderstand how universities can act as a strategic partner in solving real-world engineering and manufacturing challenges\nBuild valuable connections that could lead to future projects\, partnerships\, and growth opportunities\n\nWhether you are looking to innovate\, scale\, access funding\, or simply stay ahead of developments in the sector\, this event will provide real\, tangible value for your business. \nBreakfast and refreshments:  Will be provided. \nYou can register your place using the link below:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rke-festival-day-5-advanced-engineering-and-manufacturing-tickets-1984616211513 URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/business-breakfast-showcase-university-of-lancashire/ LOCATION:Engineering Innovation Centre\, University of Lancashire\, Fylde Road\, Preston\, PR1 2HE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/university_of_lancashire_logo_rgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T103000 DTSTAMP:20260514T080527Z CREATED:20260423T094136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T080527Z UID:12912-1779264000-1779273000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Centre for SME & Enterprise Development Business Breakfast Networking Event - University of Lancashire DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Lancashire for the next Business Breakfast Networking Event \nSMEs are invited to join us for an inspiring breakfast event designed to empower SMEs with practical tools\, insights\, and opportunities to grow and innovate. \nWe are delighted to welcome Celia Gaze\, founder of The Wellbeing Farm and University of Lancashire Entrepreneur in Residence\, as our guest speaker. \nCelia will explore sustainability in business\, drawing on her experience of transforming a rundown Lancashire hill farm into one of the UK’s best known sustainable events venues. She will show how sustainability has been a driver of growth\, resilience and commercial success. \nThis session will focus on the practical business benefits for SMEs\, including improved competitiveness\, a stronger reputation and greater success in securing contracts\, tenders and bids where sustainability credentials are increasingly expected. Celia will share realistic\, low cost actions and easy wins that smaller businesses can implement to improve both sustainability and profitability. \nWe do hope you are able to join us and 50+ SME Centre members\, as we aim to pave the way for a brighter future for you and your business. \nContact us: sme@lancashire.ac.uk \nBook here\nJoin the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development\, membership is free! \n  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/centre-for-sme-enterprise-development-business-breakfast-networking-event-uclan-05/ LOCATION:Media Factory\, UCLan\, UCLan Preston\, Preston\, PR1 2HE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/university_of_lancashire_logo_rgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T173000 DTSTAMP:20260806T142203Z CREATED:20260318T150419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T142203Z UID:12837-1775669400-1775669400@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Wyred Up EduSocial. HR & Employment Law Essential Update 2026 DESCRIPTION:Blackpool\, Wyre and Fylde employers – 173 changes in employment law take effect from this April. Are you ready? \nChange is a coming – The Employment Rights Act 2025 has seen the biggest change to employment rights law in a generation and there are 173 pieces of it. This essential update will provide Wyre business owners and employers with clear and practical updates on new HR and employment law obligations. The evening aims to support both established and new employers and encourage business collaboration. \nNetwork with fellow business owners in the borough and further afield\, and mull over current topics with a bite to eat and a drink after work. \nHost and Audience:\nWyred Up is Wyre’s leading and largest business network\, run by the Economic Development Team at Wyre Council. The event is open to all businesses of all sizes in Wyre. Businesses from Fylde and Blackpool are welcome\, \nWhy Attend? \n• Learn:  The key aspects and changes introduced by new legislation. To effectively handle\, or seek advice regarding\, HR in order to meet compliance requirements. \n• Grow: Identify growth opportunities\, access resources for workforce sustainability and business expansion. \n• Connect: Build valuable partnerships with fellow local businesses. \nWhat will be covered? \n\nEmployment Law Updates – Minimum wage changes\, zero hours rules\, holiday pay\, contract requirements\, handling grievances.\n\n\nHealth and Safety and Martyn’s Law: Overview of new legal duties and practical next steps.\n\n\nGuidance for New or Growing Employers: Payroll setup\, insurance\, onboarding and record keeping.\n\n\nSupport available: Leadership and workforce training\, potential funding for growth and innovation opportunities.\n\n\nCollaborative Growth: An evening where local businesses in Wyre and the Fylde Coast can discuss the potential to work more collaboratively\, relationships key to many supply chains; rural\, urban and seafront.\n\nThe events guest speakers are from MYHR Consultancy and the Lancashire Skills Hub. \nBook here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/wyred-up-edusocial-hr-and-employment-law-essentials/ LOCATION:Wyre Civic Centre\, Poulton-le-Fylde\,\, FY6 7UP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wyre-council-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T103000 DTSTAMP:20260312T112349Z CREATED:20260312T112349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T112349Z UID:12777-1774596600-1774607400@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:BBLG Networking DESCRIPTION:Blackpool Business Leadership Group was established in 2006 by a small group of business leaders to improve communication between the private\, public and third sectors\, helping to support the wider economic development of the town. \nSince then\, the group has grown rapidly in size and stature and now comprises around 700 business and industry leaders from across the Fylde coast. \nAt this event\, you will hear a series of bite-sized presentations relevant to business growth in Blackpool. \n7.30am – 8.30am Breakfast networking \n8.30am – 10.30 Presentations \n10.30am End \nRegister here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/bblg-networking/ LOCATION:Blackpool Tower ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BBLG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T145259Z CREATED:20260303T101754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145259Z UID:12744-1774432800-1774443600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Advanced Social Media with Blackpool Growth Business Academy DESCRIPTION:With Amy Mantle \nThis is your last chance to jump on this session – designed for the business owner who already knows the basics of social media management\, you have your pages\, followers and post regularly – what you’re missing is advanced strategy in how to monetise your audience and link it to financial return on investment. \nIf this is you\, or someone in your team\, grab a spot – we will need to limit this to 2 per business as it is always very popular. \nThis is not a startup session\, but for established businesses with consistent revenues and marketing resource. \nBook your place here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/advanced-social-media-with-blackpool-growth-business-academy/ LOCATION:Peel House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ACADEMY-LOGO-FEATURED-IMAGE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325 DTSTAMP:20260226T113537Z CREATED:20260226T113537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T113537Z UID:12713-1774310400-1774396799@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:StayBlackpool Trade Show & Open Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:The StayBlackpool Trade Show & Open Day brings together the best of the accommodation trade in one place. After another great event in 2025\, it’s back again in 2026. Book now for 2026 Trade stands. \nThe 2026 show will once again be in the Norcalympia Suite at the Norbreck Castle Hotel. Back in this different venue for a third time\, it provides ample free-parking and is a light and bright event space. \nBook a stand here  \nOr\, just come along to this one-day free event to find out what’s happening in the local tourism industry this year. Visit the stands of suppliers and trade organisations. URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/stayblackpool-trade-show-and-open-day-2026/ LOCATION:Norcalympia Suite\, Norbreck Castle Hotel\, Queen’s Promenade\,\, Blackpool\, FY2 9AA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/StayBlackpool-Trade-show-26-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T173000 DTSTAMP:20260226T141046Z CREATED:20260226T141046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141046Z UID:12720-1774274400-1774287000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Technology Roadshow: The Future of Hospitality - Blackpool DESCRIPTION:Hospitality is evolving fast; from AI and automation to mobile-first payments and Google’s growing influence on travel search.\n\n\n\nThis Technology Roadshow helps independent properties to stay ahead\, increase direct bookings\, and get ready for their best season yet!\n\n\nDon’t miss:\n\n\n Expert insights\n Live demos\n Practical tips\n Q&A sessions\n Networking with fellow hoteliers\n Refreshments and merch\n\n\nDrop in from 2 pm at the beautiful Imperial Hotel\, Blackpool. Sign up for free now! \nBook your free place here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/technology-roadshow-the-future-of-hospitality-blackpool/ LOCATION:The Imperial Hotel\, Promenade\,\, Blackpool\, FY1 2HB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hospitality-roadshow.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260303T101329Z CREATED:20260303T101329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T101329Z UID:12742-1773828000-1773838800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Systems and Processes for Scaling with Blackpool Growth Business Academy DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for businesses between 100k-1m TO\, who are growing at pace but are still ‘winging it’ a bit where proper processes and systems are concerned. \nIf you are constantly firefighting quality control issues\, firefighting employees producing incorrect work\, and feeling like it’s an uphill battle to hit deadlines\, stay on budget and keep clients happy – where things go off the rails unless you are doing it yourself… where you are working ‘in’ the business and not ‘on’ the business – then this session is vital. \nLearn how to lead a much less stressful existence as a business owner where your team get on with running the day to day business\, with you having visibility of it – and you can focus on the forward strategy! \nBook your place here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/systems-and-processes-for-scaling-with-blackpool-growth-business-academy/ LOCATION:Peel House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ACADEMY-LOGO-FEATURED-IMAGE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320 DTSTAMP:20260225T145026Z CREATED:20260225T144704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T145026Z UID:12694-1773273600-1773964799@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Blackpool Restaurant Week DESCRIPTION:12th March – 19th march 2026 \nCelebrating food\, hospitality and the people behind it \nBlackpool Restaurant Week returns from 12th to 19th March 2026\, shining a spotlight on the town’s food and drink scene. From casual bites to fine dining\, local favourites to new discoveries\, this is a chance to explore what Blackpool has to offer. \nIn 2025\, during its pilot year\, more than 25 venues took part in the campaign\, offering everything from set menus and tasters to special events and student-led experiences. The response from businesses\, customers and colleagues helped shape what’s next. \nIn its second year\, the event will be bigger and better\, with more venues involved\, a full week of activity\, and a growing focus on community\, careers and creativity in hospitality. \nEach venue will create its own offer. From one-off dishes to themed nights\, the week highlights what makes every business unique. \n\nLearn More URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/blackpool-restaurant-week-2026/ LOCATION:Various locations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/blackpool-restaurant-week-logo-2026-black.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T150000 DTSTAMP:20260303T100732Z CREATED:20260303T100732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T100732Z UID:12740-1772715600-1772722800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Creating Presentations with AI with Blackpool Growth Business Academy DESCRIPTION:Does your role require you to create Presentations / Slide Decks / PowerPoints? Do you feel you spend many hours adjusting slides\, branding content\, and making it look good when this is not really your skillset? \nDo you want to learn how to create eye catching presentations using Ai and automations in a jiffy? \nThis session will show you how to massively reduce the time you spend creating professional looking presentations – we will go through this step by step in the session so that every person leaves able to implement this themselves. \nDelivered by Nicola Pickup on Zoom \nBook your place here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/creating-presentations-with-ai-with-blackpool-growth-business-academy-03/ LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ACADEMY-LOGO-FEATURED-IMAGE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260204T100728Z CREATED:20260204T100422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T100728Z UID:12578-1772647200-1772654400@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Ready to Raise? UK Tech Cluster Group DESCRIPTION:This UK Tech Cluster Group event has been organised by Northern Reach in collaboration with CNI Coop and Blackpool Council. \nReady to Raise? is a county-wide roadshow designed to connect founders\, business owners\, and directors with the people who fund growth including VCs\, angel investors\, and experienced advisors\, who are all embedded in the Lancashire ecosystem. \nThis event is for: \n✅ The curious and early-stage founders (even pre-product!) \n✅ Businesses ready to scale or fund a specific growth project \n✅ Anyone who wants to understand what investors really look for \nIf digital powers your business\, in Tech\, Creative\, AEM\, or services\, this event is definitely for you! \nWhy Join us? \n🔥 Fireside Chat – Two Perspectives\, One Conversation \nHear directly from both sides of the investment table\, an honest\, unscripted discussion featuring local VCs and angel investors \n💡 Real insight\, advice\, and lived experience from those inside Lancashire’s funding circle \n🗣️ Open networking with people you don’t normally meet in the room from investors\, peers\, and collaborators \nNo pitch decks required. Just bring your curiosity and questions.\nPizza and drinks provided. Ambition encouraged. \nBook your place  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/ready-to-raise-uk-tech-cluster-group/ LOCATION:The Robinson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LDH-ready-to-raise-Bpool-4-march.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T223000 DTSTAMP:20260212T151202Z CREATED:20260212T150954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T151202Z UID:12633-1772008200-1772058600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Fylde Coast Responsible Business Network Event DESCRIPTION:Join FCRBN for their first Responsible Business Network event of 2026! \nThey’re very excited to announce keynote speaker for the event\, John Ainsworth\, Author of Beyond OK: A CEO’s Journey Through Burnout To Mental Wellness. \nJohn is a former CEO of a regulated financial services company\, and former Board member of the Blackpool Pride of Place Partnership\, and we’re deeply appreciative that John has agreed to join us to talk about his personal experience of burnout and mental health breakdown which became the catalyst for a powerful journey of self-discovery\, recovery\, and transformation. \nThis event is not only for Senior Leaders or Business Owners\, but is for everyone that needs to know it’s okay\, to not be okay. \nAhead of John\, we’ll also hear from Nicola Roberts\, Engagement Lead from Lancashire Skills Hub about the new ‘Connect to Work‘ programme. \nLook forward to seeing you there! \nBook here\n\n\n\nLocation\nStanley Matthews Suite\, Blackpool Football Club\, FY1 6JJ URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/fylde-coast-responsible-business-network-event/ LOCATION:Blackpool Football Club\, Bloomfield Rd\, Seasiders Way\,\, Blackpool\, FY1 1JJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FCRBN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260107T145416Z CREATED:20260107T145416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145416Z UID:12370-1771506000-1771513200@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Creating Presentations with AI with Blackpool Growth Business Academy DESCRIPTION:Does your role require you to create Presentations / Slide Decks / PowerPoints? Do you feel you spend many hours adjusting slides\, branding content\, and making it look good when this is not really your skillset? \nDo you want to learn how to create eye catching presentations using Ai and automations in a jiffy? \nThis session will show you how to massively reduce the time you spend creating professional looking presentations – we will go through this step by step in the session so that every person leaves able to implement this themselves. \nDelivered by Nicola Pickup on Zoom \nBook your place here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/creating-presentations-with-ai-with-blackpool-growth-business-academy-2/ LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ACADEMY-LOGO-FEATURED-IMAGE.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR