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Blackburn entrepreneur Mo Isap is a man on a mission to open up opportunities for people from disadvantaged backgrounds and deprived communities. He talks with passion about technology, skills, educationand employability and “fair access” for all, as well as his confidence in Lancashire and the need for collaboration with its larger neighbours.
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A £250m ‘concept masterplan’ for Blackburn town centre, including the old Thwaites brewery site, has been unveiled. A new business district focused on low carbon, green and renewable industries is part of the vision.
Red Rose Awards
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The Red Rose Awards returned to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. The impressive efforts of companies in all sectors to meet the challenges of the pandemic were highlighted during a glittering evening. We report on the county’s big night.
Lancashire Leaders
The importance of leadership has never been more evident as businesses grapple with the pandemic. With that in mind, we put the spotlight on the county’s most influential, innovative and inspiring leaders.
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SPECIAL FEATURES Red Rose Awards Lancashire Leaders
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Lancashire Business Week 34 Report: Apprenticeships
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IN DEPTH
Sector View: Construction
Hotspot: Blackburn and Darwen 71 48
Business Week
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‘Resilience to Recovery’ was the theme of this year’s big event. We brought top business leaders and experts together to debate issues ranging from skills and recruitment to engagement, communication and wellbeing.
Construction
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Delivering real social value is becoming increasingly important to Lancashire’s construction companies. We look at its growing impact and how the sustainability agenda and the drive to net zero is changing the way the sector works.
Apprenticeships
Employees are working to build back better when it comes to the training and skills needed to emerge from the pandemic, while our education institutions’ collaborative approach is set to reap rewards.
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ADVICE Scaling Up Dealmakers Funding
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DEBATE Recruitment
BUSINESS Recruitment 68
Recruitment and job retention are two of the biggest challenges facing Lancashire companies. It is an area that isn’t likely to get any easier in 2022. Our panel examines what can be done to attract and keep the workers that our businesses need.
Blackburn and Darwen 71
Darwen’s £25m Town Deal is described as “transformational”. We look at what it will deliver for a town already punching above its weight and the impact city status would have on neighbouring Blackburn.
Legal View 82
Selling is likely to be the most important transaction that any business owner will make. Propper planning is vital for a successful deal and that includes taking a close look at areas such as contracts and tax.
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CLINIC Employment Law and HR 43
HOW TO Market your business
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