Furness is the Northwest capital of enterprise. Furness has been named as the most enterprising area in England's Northwest
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Brochure highlights the benefits of a University student placement 21st July
The EDT is an independent registered charity whose mission is to encourage young people to fulfil their potential through careers in science, engineering and technology (SET). Read more »
Peter Meadowcroft is looking for the right opportunity 21st July
Peter Meadowcroft is wanting to start a career in Information Technology and is approaching companies within the Furness area who may have openings. Read more »
Screen Writing Workshops in North Cumbria 18th July
The autumn round of Jim Eldridge’s Writing Workshops in north Cumbria will be the last until 2010, so grab your place while you can! Read more »
Judge’s visit hailed a success. Furness fingers now firmly crossed! 8th July
The visit to Furness by national Enterprising Britain Competition Judge, Claire Dove, took place on Friday and was felt to go well by all involved. Read more »
Club Conch and Furness Young Professionals present…Get Refreshed! 25th June
The Secret Life of Cumbria 19th June
Talking home business in Barrow 10th June
Furness named the most enterprising area in England’s Northwest 4th June
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May Davies
May has always had an interest in the arts and started working at the Brewery Arts Centre from 2000-2008, part-time whilst she was at school and Uni. During this time, an art tutor, Pete Clark inspired her to complete a foundation year at what is now the University of Cumbria. Read May's full story »
The Joy of Body Shop
I went to visit Joy in her home and she showed me into ‘The Body Shop Room’. It was vibrant, warm and full of gorgeous soft furnishings that looked as though they had been chosen by an interior designer. Read Joy's full story »
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Jul 13
Get Refreshed! Furness Young Professionals
On Sunday 13th July 2008, Club Conch and Furness Young Professionals partner with BAE to provide a day of pure refreshment.
Jun 25
The Talent Magnets Enterprise Masterclass
Hear from two successful business owners who know what it takes to recruit and retain the best.
Jun 6
An evening with Alastair Humphreys Furness Young Professionals
Furness Young Professionals present another exciting event for their season of "inspirational adventure".
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Talent Magnets
In June 2008, Matthew Mayvers and David Williams spoke at an inspiring enterprise masterclass.
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Spare Room Start Up
Emma Jones, author of Waterstones business book of the month ‘Spare Room Start Up’, presented her Northwest book launch in Barrow.
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