Events

InvestSefton run a variety of events throughout the year. 

 

Forums and Networking Groups

 

 

InvestSefton has three main forums and networking groups: 

 

Sefton Economic Forum 

The Sefton Economic Forum is our key business event held twice a year in summer and winter. The next event will be on Thursday 7th December at The Lake House in Waterloo, from 8am. 

More information can be found on the Sefton Economic Forum page

 

Financial & Professional 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 in April 2024, more details will be made available nearer the time. 

More information can be found on the Financial & Professional Networking Group page 

 

Topical workshops by InvestSefton

These 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 

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

Keep checking this page for more workshops from InvestSefton.

 

The following is a list of forthcoming events that are being delivered by other business support providers  

 

The Business and IP Centre for the Liverpool City Region are holding weekly Entrepreneur in Residence Clinics

Every Thursday, 1pm-4pm 

Central Library, Liverpool 

More info 

Applying ChatGPT to revolutionise your business – a practical workshop.

Monday 4th December 2023, 9.00am – 12.30pm

The Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, WA4 4FS

For more information and to book your place click here 

 

Top Tips for Understanding VAT in Europe

Monday 4th December 2023, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Online

Join tax experts SimplyVAT in this session which will support your understanding of VAT implications when trading with Europe.

Book here 

 

Werksy preview evening 

Thursday 7th December 2023 

5pm-6.30pm 

30 West Street Southport PR8 1QN 

A chance to come and have a preview of Southport’s brand-new co-work space. Come and see for yourself the venue and facilities and take the opportunity to network with like-minded business professionals and take advantage of some opening offers.

More info and book your place here 

 

UK Export Finance: how government support could help grow your exports

Thursday 14th December 2023 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Online

Learn how the government’s credit agency can support your export ambitions.

Book your ticket here 

 

Leading Ladies in Business — Sefton Networking

Tuesday 30th January 2024 7.00pm – 9.00pm

The Lake House, Waterloo L22 1RR 

Unlock the power of networking at the LLIB event.

Book your ticket here