BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blackpool Unlimited - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260522T144308Z CREATED:20260522T144308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T144308Z UID:12983-1779408000-1789171199@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Social Media Skills Bootcamp - Selnet DESCRIPTION:Covering topics including digital marketing techniques\, developing a business brand and professional profile across social media streams\, building a website and creating a marketing strategy to elevate your business… \nDuration: 16 weeks \nDelivery: Online via Zoom \nSchedule Commitment: 4 hours per week completes a total of 64 guided learning hours. \nTutor: Lucie Higham – a digital marketing specialist and ex-journalist with over 30 years’ experience. \nDirect networking: Meet the Entrepreneur sessions based on experience of independent business leaders. \nApply here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/social-media-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;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. 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