Thanks, #Preston, for coming out in force and helping us kickstart #Christmas in the city. 🏆 There's a full gallery, over on the BID's Facebook page: bit.ly/BIDFB 📸 A huge thanks to our sponsors, and city centre businesses, who made it possible to deliver this brilliant free event. 🎄

A poignant Remembrance Sunday event at the Flag Market today. As usual, #Preston turned out in force, to show their gratitude and support for those who have given so much.

A thrill to have the Small Business Saturday national tour team with us today (Mat & Josh). We toured the city centre, met and interviewed some great businesses, and went national on their channels, showcasing some of the best small businesses in the country - and they’re right here, on our doorstep! Small Business Saturday itself, is on December 6th, you can find out more on their site: smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com The team travel across the UK, throughout November, and stop off in brilliant locations, to meet brilliant people, running brilliant businesses - and today, it was #Preston’s turn!

We’re just a few weeks from lighting up #Preston with a huge free event!💡 Join us, and a few thousand Prestonians, as we put on a great night of music, comedy, and performance at the Christmas Lights Switch On, taking place on the Flag Market. 🎤 It’s free to attend - and don’t forget, there’s free parking at selected city centre car parks from 1.00pm. 📍 Perfect for a bite to eat, or to make a start on that Christmas list! 🛍️ All the info can be found here: christmascapital.co.uk/chris…

Small Business Saturday is shining a light on our favourite local businesses when its roadshow visits #Preston on November 7th – follow and join in with conversation #TheTour2025 @SmallBizSatuk!

#Lancashire's fully funded Retail Renaissance Programme has started, with great feedback from the first session. There's still nine more sessions to go, offering support and guidance on lots of areas, crucial to running a retail business. You still have time to secure your place - check out the link below for session topics, dates, and to grab your place whilst there's availability. bit.ly/RetailRenaissanceProg…

Catch up with the latest business news from #Preston, in the current @InvestInPreston e-newsletter. In this issue: New business openings Free retail support programme Real Living Wage grant scheme ... and lots more ... bit.ly/3KlTh3h

LANCASHIRE'S HIGH STREET RETAILERS URGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW FUNDED SUPPORT PROGRAMME We've launched a new funded six-month business support programme aimed at helping #Lancashire’s high street retailers attract new customers, evolve and futureproof their business! 'Retail Renaissance' is fully funded by Boost and will be delivered by experts from North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce alongside Anne Williamson's Customer Love. The programme will start on September 29 and some of the key areas it will cover include: 👉 Customer journey mapping 👉 Customer experience 👉 Social selling, digi. marketing/SEO and strategy 👉 Diversification, innovation and development 👉 Optimising sales, market insights & trends 👉 Workforce development 👉 Regulatory support Find out more, and secure your places: lancschamber.co.uk/retail-re…

Every customer interaction is an opportunity to build trust, deliver excellence, and turn a single sale into a lasting relationship. Through a brand new, custom made programme for retailers, ‘Retail Renaissance’ will help transform retail business with expert-led sessions; designed to future-proof operations and boost the bottom line! The Retail Renaissance Programme, devised by @Lancschamber, BID, and Customer Love, is open to any high street retail business. Whether you are a retail service, or sell physical products, you’re invited to benefit from participation. It’s fully funded, thanks to the UK government, Boost, and @LancashireCC, and is valued at £3,000 per place! Find out more and book your place(s) lnkd.in/edVrA9xY