Cumbria Growth Hub

Explore the Rural Business & Visitor Zone at Cumbria Chamber Business Expo 2027! Discover businesses across Cumbria’s rural and visitor economy. 📅 27 January | 10am–4pm 📍 The Pencil Factory, Keswick Book exhibition space or register to attend 👉 bit.ly/4wBcMaA

Build a more inclusive workplace! 💡 Join our FREE workshop exploring neurodiversity, disability and practical workplace adjustments. 📅 21 October | 10am–1pm 📍 Carlisle United FC Spaces are limited. Book now 👇 bit.ly/3U8g1Ju

Looking to start a career in education? System People is offering a FREE 5-week course, with opportunities to access education jobs across Cumbria on completion! 📅 Starts 9 November 💻 Online or in-person 📞 01228 530554 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4yEn1vP

Know someone thinking of starting a business? Tag them! 👇 Our online 4-day Business Start-Up Course covers planning, marketing, finance and more. 📅 26–29 January 2027 💷 £25 + VAT per day Book now 👉 bit.ly/4i54Nxj

Join Impact Growth Academy for a practical, no-fluff workshop designed to help you build a repeatable sales process that delivers results, without feeling pushy or scripted. 📅3rd September ⏰10am - 1pm 📍The Halston 💷£100/£130 + VAT 👉 Book now: bit.ly/45C5ckY

Looking to consistently develop and grow our commercial training offer, Cumbria Business Growth Hub is looking to refresh its pool of trainers. Find out more: bit.ly/4cfvw8G 👈

Join Cumbria Chamber of Commerce for our annual celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday 8th March 2027 with the theme ‘Accelerate Action’. Save the date today! bit.ly/4ct5q0K

There are a number of options available, from one off sponsorship of an event to larger, longer term opportunities. Find out more here: bit.ly/4tRtnWD 👈

Ready to start selling on TikTok? Join this practical session with DigiEnable and learn how to sell in a way that feels natural, engaging, and aligned with your business. 🗓️3rd June ⏰10:00am - 13:00pm 📍Online 💰£79/£99 + VAT Book your place here: bit.ly/4sVFrGh

Final call - are you ready for Making Tax Digital? Join our 30-minute session for a clear, no-nonsense overview of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT). 👉 Last chance to book your place today bit.ly/4cvimFa

Finance isn’t just for accountants, it’s for every manager. Join this half-day session with Tony Ferguson from Dodd & Co and build confidence in understanding the numbers behind your business. Book now! bit.ly/4bYSFvX

Join us for a dynamic, one-day course designed to deepen your understanding of common mental health issues and how they affect the workplace. 🗓️13th November ⏰10am - 4pm 📍J36 Rural Auction Centre, Milnthorpe 💰£110/£135 + VAT Book here: bit.ly/3ImvXRU

Prepare your team to respond calmly and confidently when it matters most. Our Emergency First Aid at Work course provides hands on, practical training in essential lifesaving skills. 📅 5th Nov 🕙 10am – 5pm 📍 Barrow 💰 £135/£170 +VAT Book here: bit.ly/3WaWCF5 👈

The Department for Business & Trade have a number of events, webinars and programmes on offer to help drive exporting. - Trade Mission to the UAE - Finance and funding webinars - Business growth webinars - Explore AI webinars See full details here: bit.ly/4mqohwr 👈

Lakes College are introducing a new programme to help individuals develop their skills called Employ-Able! Find out more: bit.ly/3INxnoG 👈

The Land + Nature Skills Service are proposing a land-based skills bootcamp and require feedback on the skills areas, likely demand and preferred delivery location. Please assist by completing the questionnaire. Click below to find out more👇 bit.ly/46Lbtwi

Join our One-Day Mental Health Awareness Course — an interactive session designed to deepen your understanding of mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction, and more, and their impact at work. Find out more here: bit.ly/4lHxpN3 👈

Finance isn’t just for accountants – it’s for every manager. This course is crafted for professionals and managers ready to confidently navigate financial conversations and make smarter business decisions. Find out more here: bit.ly/4nafO1M 👈

Join Lindsay Gray, founder of Natterjack Marketing, for an unmissable webinar exploring the next wave of strategy, innovation, and connection in a rapidly changing world. Book now! 👇 bit.ly/4eoa2pp

We’ve already got some great training and programmes arranged, all with a focus on business survival. Find out more here: bit.ly/43ZB8Qi 👈