Shout Connect

29/10/2026

2027, we’ve got BIG plans! 🙌

New year, another packed calendar of events across the North West!

From bringing businesses together at our B2B expos to helping people discover their next steps at our Apprenticeship & Careers Expos, 2027 is shaping up to be a busy one!

🏟️ And a special mention... we’re heading BACK to Preston Guild Hall for the first time since 2023!

📅 Five events. Plenty of opportunities. One BIG year ahead.

Save this post, get those dates in your diary and we’ll see you in 2027! 👀

🔗 Want to get involved? Head to the link in our bio!

29/10/2026

Remember the last time we were here? 👀

In 2015, we held our very first Lancashire Business Expo at Preston Guild Hall, and what a journey it's been since!

The last time we brought the expo to this venue was in 2023, and now we're getting ready to do it all over again for 2027! 🙌

Over the years, we've welcomed thousands of businesses, made countless connections and watched the Lancashire Business Expo continue to grow.

Now, we're heading back to where it all began, and we can't wait to welcome familiar faces and plenty of new ones!

📅 Friday 16th April 2027
⏰ 9am–3pm
📍 Preston Guild Hall

Were you there for one of our previous expos at the Guild Hall? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Want to be part of our return? Secure your exhibitor stand today!
https://www.shoutconnect.co.uk/exhibitions/lancashire

27/10/2026

The Lancashire Business Expo is heading back to Preston Guild Hall for 2027! 🙌

We caught up with Kevin from Convene IT to hear his thoughts on the big return, and here's what he had to say! 👀

It's never too early to start planning your 2027 events, and with Lancashire Business Expo returning to Preston Guild Hall for the first time since 2022, it's one you won't want to miss!

📅 Friday 16th April 2027
⏰ 9am–3pm
📍 Preston Guild Hall

Thinking about exhibiting? Now's a great time to get your business involved, showcase what you do and make valuable connections with businesses from across the region.

Don't leave it too late to secure your stand!

Find out more and book your space today 👇
https://www.shoutconnect.co.uk/exhibitions/lancashire

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26/10/2026

Networking with a bit of friendly competition! 🎳

Fancy doing something a little different for your next networking event?

Join us for our Shout Network Social at The Flower Bowl, where we're swapping our usual networking meetings for an afternoon of bowling, curling, crazy golf and fish & chips!

It's a great opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, meet new people from within the local area and enjoy some friendly competition along the way.

Whether you're coming on your own or bringing a colleague, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Thursday 19th November 2026
⏰ 1:30pm – 6:30pm
📍 The Flower Bowl
🎟️ £40 + VAT (includes all three activities and fish & chips)

Spaces are limited to just 40 people, so make sure you don't miss out!

Book your place today! 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shout-network-social-bowling-curling-crazy-golf-networking-tickets-2002756106427

23/10/2026

And that's a wrap on The North West Business Expo 2026! 🙌

What a fantastic day we've had at Toughsheet Community Stadium!

A huge thank you to all our exhibitors, sponsors and everyone who came along today. It's been brilliant to see so many businesses from across the North West coming together, making new connections and exploring new opportunities.

And of course, we finally got to reveal the BIG surprise we've been keeping under wraps… 👀

WE'RE BACK AT PRESTON GUILD HALL FOR 2027! 🎉

For the first time since 2023, we're returning to Preston Guild Hall, and we couldn't be more excited!

We've also officially launched our 2027 Events Calendar, with another fantastic year of business expos, networking and opportunities ahead.

We can't wait to share more about what's coming next and welcome you all to our events in 2027!

Thank you again to everyone who made today such a success. Here's to an even bigger 2027! 👏

23/10/2026

Shout Network is bringing the Lancashire Business Expo back to the venue for the first time since 2022

23/10/2026

North West Business Expo 2026 is starting to draw to a close! 🙌

What a fantastic day it's been so far at Toughsheet Community Stadium!

We've seen some brilliant conversations taking place, new business connections being made and lots of opportunities being explored throughout the day.

It's been great to see so many businesses from across the North West coming together!

23/10/2026

Whilst you're at North West Business Expo 2026, make sure you stop by and visit our fantastic Premium Exhibitors! 🙌

We're delighted to have some brilliant businesses joining us at this year's event, showcasing their products, services and everything they have to offer.

Be sure to go over, have a chat with the teams and find out more about what they do!

A big thank you to our Premium Exhibitors:

⭐️ Community Energy Preston
⭐️La trading
⭐️Business Connect Magazine
⭐️Copy Print Services Ltd
⭐️Excel
⭐️Federation of Small Businesses - FSB
⭐️LOCALiQ UK
⭐️ The Coffee House
⭐️360 Skills Training
⭐️Kia UK
⭐️Onward Lives
⭐️Lancashire Skills & Employment HubThe
⭐️Apex Computing Services LTD
⭐️SD Worx

There's plenty to explore at today's Expo, so make sure you don't miss them!

Still thinking of joining us? There's still time to pop down!

📍 Toughsheet Community Stadium, Horwich, BL6 6JW
⏰ We're here until 3pm
🎟️ Completely free to attend!