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Spotlight shines for creative marketing 28th October
Aspring entrepreneurs turned out in force to find out how to 'be creative for a living' from a protege of flamboyant Factory Records supremo Tony Wilson last week. Read more »
Creative Video Showcase 24th October
Furness has a thriving creative sector, and there's some particularly exciting output coming from the area's media producers. As the winter nights start to draw in, we thought it'd be nice to showcase some of the work of two of the creative businesses, who are forging a name for themselves right here in Furness. Read more »
Cumbria Filmmakers Network present a new series of monthly Short Film Nights 21st October
Following a regular programme of successful events since 2005, Cumbria Filmmakers Network are partnering with the Brewery Arts Centre to bring their popular Short Film Nights to a fantastic new venue, the Warehouse Café at The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal. Read more »
Spotlight on: Wayne Hemingway 21st October
Signal Films present another in their series of "Spotlight On..." events this November, this time focusing on creative enterprise and growing a creative cluster in Furness. Read more »
Furness takes a trophy from national enterprise awards 20th October
Furness Enterprise is celebrating again after its victory in the national Enterprising Britain Awards. Read more »
Digital [Re]Generation - Winter filmmaking and photography project 14th October
Are you aged 13 – 19 and live in or near Barrow? Want to do something AMAZING this winter? Then Signal Films wants to hear from you... Read more »
Rally behind North West’s bid to be best in Britain 10th October
Furness Enterprise is calling on everyone in Furness to cross their fingers for them on the 16 October 2008 as they head to Downing Street for the national finals of Enterprising Britain 2008. Read more »
Imarn Hakim is speaking in Barrow 8th October
On October 17th, Imran Hakim of iTeddy and Dragon's Den fame is coming to Barrow to talk about his experience of setting up a ground-breaking business. Read more »
Ulverston MD crowned International Director of the Year by IoD 6th October
Peter Barton, Managing Director of Ulverston based Forge Europa, is celebrating after being crowned International Director of the Year by the Institute of Directors in the North West. Read more »
Forge Europa are recruiting 1st October
Forge Europa, an Ulverston based LED lighting company is looking to recruit three new staff. Read more »

