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Preston business news 2024

Find out about the latest business and investment news across Preston.

Keep up to date with the latest investment, development and business news targeted at local businesses and organisations across Preston.

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Gain that competitive edge with free training for Preston Businesses

1 August 2024: Are you employed or self-employed, live within Preston City Council boundaries and looking to enhance your leadership and management skills?

Pick and Mix Digital Skills for you and your business

26 July 2024: Do you and your business need some digital skills? The council has a number of free business support projects for Preston businesses including these fantastic fully funded digital training courses.

Preston reveals multi-billion investment plan to Preston businesses

25 July 2024: The newly formed Preston Regeneration Board (PRB) has unveiled Preston 35, a new regeneration plan for Preston, projected to secure significant further investment across the city by 2035.

Guide to the Northern Powerhouse Fund II (NPIF 2)

23 July 2024: Need a little extra business support? The council has a number of funded business support projects for Preston businesses including Boost and Access to Finance.

Preston City Council to be founding member of Preston Digital Cooperative

18 July 2024: We are excited to announce the formation of a new cooperative company in Preston - the Preston Digital Cooperative (PDC).

The Guild Lounge

17 July 2024: Preston City Council announces the opening of The Guild Lounge, formerly the Guild Hall Foyer in The Guild Hall, Preston.

Brian Gilligan, Arc Cinema

28 June 2024: Brian Gilligan, director of ARC Cinema - picked Preston as its first location in the North West for the fast-growing cinema brand.

Construction Starts on Preston Youth Zone

28 June 2024: Construction is underway on Preston Youth Zone, which also has a new name following a city-wide vote of over 2,000 young people.

Preston's Iconic Red Phone Boxes Given the Green Light for Refurbishment

24 June 2024: Preston City Council has given the green light for the refurbishment of the nine iconic red phone boxes on Market Street.

Five ways SMEs can manage cash flow in the current economic climate

21 June 2024: Need a little extra business support? The council has a number of funded business support projects for Preston businesses including Boost.

Julie Palmer, Preston City Council

18 June 2024: Julie Palmer is the Regeneration Manager at Preston City Council - playing a leading role in the city's transformational growth.

All you need to know about International Trade

14 June 2024: If you've been considering trading outside of the UK but don't know where to start, then training and support via UK Shared Prosperity Funding, delivered by North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, could help you get started.