Cumbrian stats being served up on Twitter
A wealth of information about life in Cumbria is now just a tweet away, thanks to a new Twitter service being launched by the Cumbria Intelligence Observatory.
Business
New job opportunities at Forge Europa
The bright sparks at Forge Europa are looking to expand their teams in Ulverston and Dalton, and have been in touch with us to let us know about a range of new job opportunities.
Lanternhouse to close it’s doors
Following Arts Council England’s funding cuts, Lanternhouse spent the last 12 months investigating alternative business models and funding opportunities. However, they’ve now made the difficult decision to close on 31st March 2012 in order for the charity to consider future possibilities and options.
The Big Breakfast in Furness
There’s a networking breakfast taking place at The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel on Thursday 9th of February. Top Travel Blogger & Social Media Guru Zoe Dawes aka “The Quirky Traveller” will share her top tips on how to make money for you business from Blogging and Social Media.
MP launches internet campaign to boost Cumbrian tourism
South Lakes MP Tim Farron today launched a campaign to boost tourism by using Twitter to tell the world about the hidden gems in Cumbria.
Ulverston Business Alliance: Local Enterprise Partnership Update
In their first event of 2012, Ulverston Business Alliance are meeting on Tuesday for an update on the the Cumbria LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership)
Cumbria receives £4.5m for Growing Places kick start fund
The Government has confirmed that Cumbria is to receive £4.5m of capital funding to help unlock infrastructure developments that will generate jobs and new homes.
Cumbria Small Business Show
The inaugural Cumbria Small Business Show is taking place in Barrow on 1st and 2nd July, offering an opportunity for entrepreneurs and SME’s to showcase their skills and to receive free, personalised and objective advice from industry experts.
Herdy’s Great Escape
Here’s a brilliant example of a Cumbrian business getting creative and having a little fun using video. Herdy have created a neat little viral video to promote their brand.
Awards opportunities for Furness foodies
The NW Tastes ACE are helping the North West’s very best food and drink businesses gain national recognition by helping them apply for prestigious, national awards. If you run one of Furness’s thriving businesses creating fine artisan food or drink, then they could be able to help you promote your brand on the national stage.