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Are you curious about fostering but unsure where to start? Join Caritas Care for “Discover Fostering – Make a Difference”, an information session designed to he...
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Are you curious about fostering but unsure where to start? Join Caritas Care for “Discover Fostering – Make a Difference”, an information session designed to he...
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June 19th 2018 21:30 - June 19th 2018 16:00
Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JB
Natwest
We would be delighted if you could join us for our Funding For Growth Event. A fantastic opportunity to network with local funding organisations and gain information on how to be Investor ready and find the right Funder. Exhibitors include, Boost, Crowdcube, Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, Access 2 Finance, UCLAN, Lombard, FreeAgent, Worldpay
Are you an entrepreneur looking to grow and scale your business? Join us for a full day of presentations, activities and networking.
- Explore funding options for you as an entrepreneur
- Help you decide if raising investment or obtaining funding is right for you now - or in the future
- Know the steps you can take to become funding ready
- Network with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and funders
- Find our more about our acceleration programme and how we can help you become funding ready
AGENDA
9.30 am - 10 am Arrival, Networking with Refreshments
Heather Waters, NatWest Enterprise Manager to Open Event
10 am - 11 am Funding Options
Michelle Shea, Business Growth Enabler
11 am - 11.15 am Entrepreneur's Story
11.15 - 11.30 am Comfort Break with Tea & Coffee
11.30 am - 12.30 pm Q & A Panel Session with Experts
12.30 pm - 1.15 pm Lunch
1.15 pm - 3.45 pm Let's get investor ready
Libbie Mowbray, Annabell Gast, Natasha Barbar-Evans
NatWest Entrepreneur Acceleration Managers
3.45 pm - 4 pm Heather Waters, NatWest Enterprise Manager to Close Event
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