Events
InvestSefton facilitated forums and networking groups.
Sefton Economic Forum
The Sefton Economic Forum is our key business event held twice a year in summer and winter. Our most recent event took place on 6th June 2024 at Formby Hall. Our next one will take place on 14th November at The Lake House in Waterloo.
More information can be found on the Sefton Economic Forum page.
Sefton Huddle
This is a networking group for businesses in the digital, creative or technical sectors in Sefton. This is held three times a year in February, June and November. The next meeting will take place on 24th October 2024 at The Lake House in Waterloo.
More information can be found on our Sefton Huddle page
Financial & Professional (F & P) Networking Group
This is a networking group for businesses in the financial or professional sectors in Sefton. This is held twice a year in April and October. The next meeting will take place on 16th October at The Lake House in Waterloo, please visit the F & P page for more details.
Topical workshops by InvestSefton
Workshops are demand led, based on feedback from businesses who tell us what topics they are interested in. The following topics have previously been covered:
- Meet the buyer – for construction businesses
- Digital Marketing
- Carbon Reduction
- Branding
- Access to finance
Instagram for Business
Thursday 27th June
10am-12.30pm
Southport & Birkdale Sports Club, Trafalgar Road, Southport, PR8 2HF.
More information and book your place with us here
Business Start Up Event
In partnership with Merseyside Expanding Horizons, Safe Regeneration and InvestSefton , we are offering friendly expert advice for any Sefton resident thinking of starting a business. Meet the team and find out more at one of our upcoming events:
Wednesday 17th July
3pm to 5.30pm OR 6pm to 8pm
Maghull Town Hall
Call InvestSefton for more details or to book a place on 0151 934 3452 or email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk
If there are any other topics that you would like to see covered then please get in touch and let us know! Call us on 0151 934 3452 or email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk
The following is a list of forthcoming events that are being delivered by other business support providers –
Innervision Account Manager Model Programme
Designed to support and accelerate the growth of businesses owned by individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
Closing date for applications is 30th June.
For more information please email info@innervisioncommunityconsultancy.co.uk.
Aintree Connect Networking Meet
Date: Thursday 27th June 2024 8.30am – 11.00am
Location: Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, L9 5AS
Register at aintreeevents@thejockeyclub.co.uk or ring 0151 522 2922
Exporting and the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
On the 1st January 2027, the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be implemented on imports of certain carbon intensive goods. Book a place at this event to learn about what you need to do if you import or export.
Wednesday 10th Jul 2024
9:00 am – 10:45 am
The Lake House, Cambridge Rd, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 1RR.
More information can be found here or you can email: export@liverpoolchamber.org.uk
‘First Thursday’ Business Club
Every “First Thursday” of the month, Merseyside Expanding Horizons work together with pre-starters, entrepreneurs, SME’s and those looking to improve their business.
Each Business Club takes place between 11:00 – 12:30 in the Big Onion- The Hexagon, Bootle Strand, Stanley Road Bootle L20 4SZ.
Upcoming dates:
Thursday 4th July 2024
Contact Merseyside Expanding Horizons for more details
Active Workforce Health & Wellbeing support for businesses
A range of support and workshops (both online or face to face) taking place between April and June 2024.
Please contact Amy or Ruth at Active workforce for more details:
0151 934 2079 or email Active.Workforce@sefton.gov.uk
The Business and IP Centre for the Liverpool City Region are holding weekly Entrepreneur in Residence Clinics
Every Thursday, 1pm-4pm
Central Library, Liverpool
Sandgrounders Business Club Monthly Meeting
Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue, Southport PR8 6JZ
Leading Ladies in Business
The Lake House, Waterloo – see below link for future dates.
Book your place at one of the largest female entrepreneur networking platforms in the UK.
Well Connected North by Liverpool Chamber
21st June 2024 8.30am – 10.00am
The Lake House, Cambridge Road, Waterloo L22 1RR
Free for Members, £15.00 for non-members.
To find out more and to you book your place click here
Doing Business in South Carolina
Date: Wednesday 17th July 2024, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Location: Liverpool Science Park IC1, MTC, 131 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TF
Join officials from South Carolina’s procurement team to discover exciting new opportunities for doing business in SC.