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Nikki Hesford, growth specialist at the Blackpool Growth Business Academy, has launched a ‘Women Scaling Up Programme’ and is looking for female entrepreneurs in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to benefit from the six-month programme. When looking to scale businesses often ask, how or what’s next? The programme helps provide the answers and the direction needed to grow with confidence, as well as providing access to an exclusive event with Dave Fishwick from Bank of Dave.
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Blackburn-based Forest Group has had an ‘extraordinary year’, securing its reputation as a market leader in the air conditioning and refrigeration sector. It celebrated a major industry win, being crowned Contractor of the Year at the National ACR and Heat Pump Awards, a prestigious accolade.
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Three Lancashire women took to the skies before diving back to earth, all in the name of a charity close to their hearts. Helen Gaskell, Vicky Cross and Francesca Kinsella-Calverley flew to 14,000 feet, before leaping from the plane and reaching speeds of 120mph. The trio, who all work at Preston-based law firm Napthens, had never skydived before but landed safely, having raised almost £2,000 for Alzheimer’s Society.
Eleven Lancashire good causes have been awarded more than £30,000 in grants from the Nelson-based Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation. They included: Pennine Lancashire Community Farm, T.E.A.M R.I.S.E Project, The Flowhesion Foundation in Burnley, Age UK Lancashire, Burnley Boys and Girls Club, Burnley Youth Theatre, Cancer Help in Garstang, Connect Community Group CIC in Lytham St Annes, Nature Warriors in Nelson, First Kick Foundation in Lytham and Our Lady and St Edwards Catholic Primary School PTA in Preston.
Burnley College’s state-of-the-art Industry Hub has been shortlisted for the Education Estates Awards. The nomination in the ‘Project of the Year – Colleges’ category stands as a testament to the institution’s ongoing commitment to ‘Building Futures and Changing Lives’ through innovative education spaces designed to inspire and empower the next generation. Designed by ABW Architects, the Industry Hub embodies the spirit of modern education by combining cutting-edge infrastructure with a forward-thinking vision.
Lancaster-based law firm Pre-Law has relocated to new premises in the city centre after supporting more than 200 clients in its first year of trading. Established in July 2024 by partners Ben Anderson and Jake Draycott, Pre-Law offers fixed-price services across commercial, family and employment law.
An annual charity golf day organised by Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors, which brings together golfers from businesses across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, has raised £5,000 for Rossendale Hospice. The event was first organised by the firm in 2006 and has now raised around £89,000 for the hospice over the past 20 years.
Farrukh Abbas, the founder of fast- growing digital agency Fasxtech Digital, has launched a new technology company focused on AI automation. The new venture, AI Bird, is headquartered in Burnley and aims to help businesses across the UK streamline their operations through smart, tailored automation systems.
Bowker MINI is sponsoring Penwortham Town Football Club’s under-eights’ Blue team. The support from Bowker MINI’s Preston dealership has enabled the team to invest in waterproof jackets for the current season.
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