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Cybersecurity: The Key to Protecting Your Business In today’s digital world, cyber threats are a growing concern for SMEs, and the numbers speak for themselves: 70% of medium-sized businesses experienced a breach in the last year. But here’s the good news: Bolton College, in partnership with the Centre for Digital Innovation, is here to help. On Thursday, 5th December, we’re hosting a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 event to give you the tools and insights you need to protect your business from cyberattacks. This isn’t just a seminar - it’s a practical opportunity to connect with experts, gain actionable advice, and take control of your business’s digital security. And because we know your time is valuable, we’ll make sure you’re well-fuelled with free breakfast and lunch while you learn. Why should you attend? Cybersecurity isn’t just about preventing attacks; it’s about securing your future. With small actions, you can avoid big risks. Staying informed could save your business thousands. 📍 Where? Bolton College, Deane Road Campus ⏰ When? 8.30am - 12:30pm on Thursday, 5th December 💻 Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/bc-cdi This is your chance to take a proactive step toward protecting your business and its reputation. Don’t wait for a breach to happen - join us and take the first step towards safeguarding your success. #CyberSecurity #GreaterManchesterSMEs #BusinessProtection #FreeEvent #BoltonCollege Catherine Langstreth Karen Westsmith Mark Burgoyne Emma Goodlet Charlotte Todd Jennifer Walker Aamirah Hasan Alliance Learning Bolton Council Kyle Cambray Irfan Patail Niomie Haynes North West Cyber Resilience Centre

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We're excited to share that Oxford Innovation Space are launching a new series of six talks featuring experts from top companies like Microsoft and Barclays. Running until March 2025, these sessions address key business challenges. Learn from the best, ask your burning questions live, and gain valuable insights to drive your business forward. Don't miss out! Register now! Our Guest Speakers for session 1 are Michael Gillett and Paul Veck #AI #OxfordInnovationSpace #Microsoft #business #insights #challenges Business Bolton Invest in Bolton Marketing Manchester Bolton Community and Voluntary Services (CVS) The Bolton Family 2030

🎄✨ Support Bolton’s Festive Giving Appeals – Donations Needed! ✨🎄 This holiday season, the Bolton Family Social Value Partnership is proud to support several local festive appeals, and we need your help to make a difference! Your donations can bring warmth, joy, and essential support to families across Bolton. 🎄How You Can Help... 🌟Bolton Lions Club Festive Toy and Gift Voucher Appeal: We’re aiming to raise £15,000 for gift vouchers for teenagers, ensuring they feel valued and included this holiday season. Cash donations are urgently needed to help us reach this goal! New toys and gifts are needed to make Christmas brighter for young children. 🌟Urban Outreach Bolton Christmas Hampers: Essential food items are needed to fill hampers for local families. 🌟BACKUP North West’s Ho Ho Hope Campaign: Support young people facing homelessness with donations that will help provide gifts and essential items this Christmas. 🎁 Get Involved – Whether you’re a local business or community member, your support can bring smiles and hope to those who need it. Every donation, whether cash or items, will have a direct impact. 📣 Spread the Word – Share this post or tell friends and family to help us reach more hearts willing to give. Together, let’s create a season of kindness and connection across Bolton. To find out how to donate or get involved, visit our Festive Giving page - link in comments Let’s come together to make this season special for everyone in Bolton. 🌟 #BoltonFamily #FestiveGiving #SupportBolton #TeamBolton #SocialValue Bolton GP Federation Caroline Grainey Rebecca Sutherland Kate Daley Andrea Heyes Helen Clayton Aamirah Hasan Dave Bagley MBE Maura Jackson Karen Smith Hayley Hulme Matt Tomkin Scruffymonkey Web Design Boo Coaching & Consulting Becci Martin Christine Baldwin Vanessa Barlow Jonathan Crabtree Francesca Austen Richard Slater Lauren McKechnie Carrie Riley Karen Thompson Sharon Bailey Adam Webster Sam Smith ‘Unlocking Your Potential’ Paul Limb John Hastings Diane Nelson Diane Elebert-Morgan Jackie Hyde Chloe Ramsden Amy Rothwell Anita Boardman Dawn Lythgoe Kate Greenhalgh Belinda Daniels Kaye Price DipPFS CeMAP Financial Wellbeing Planner

🚨 New Webinar 🚨 In this latest Energy Innovation Agency webinar we will explore the role and importance of new and innovative technologies and solutions for estates-based businesses in the drive towards becoming carbon neutral.   We'll be speaking to two, big multi-site environments in Greater Manchester, the NHS and Manchester Metropolitan University, about the importance of innovation in driving the future of sustainability; the most relevant low carbon innovations for an estates environment; the challenges they face in the adoption of innovative solutions and more.   We will also hear presentations from two businesses leading the way with innovative technologies driving energy efficiency, Verv Energy and Reset Eco (formerly Optimized Energy).   This webinar is a must-attend for professionals and stakeholders in the fields of energy, sustainability and environmental management across commercial offices; warehousing; public sector buildings; schools or university campuses; or public sector healthcare.   We also welcome attendance from businesses with innovative, low-carbon solutions who want to gain a clearer understanding of how their products and services can solve the priority challenges of large energy consumers.   Included in the discussion will be: - Why we need new innovations to help reach decarbonisation goals - How the innovation landscape has changed in recent years - The role innovation is playing in the decarbonisation strategy of multi-site environments - What are the key decarbonisation challenges & how will innovation help   Date: Tuesday 26th November Time: 11am to 12 noon Free to attend   Book your place here:

We're excited to share that Oxford Innovation Space are launching a new series of six talks featuring experts from top companies like Microsoft and Barclays. Running until March 2025, these sessions address key business challenges. Learn from the best, ask your burning questions live, and gain valuable insights to drive your business forward. Don't miss out! Register now! Our Guest Speakers for session 1 are Michael Gillett and Paul Veck #AI #OxfordInnovationSpace #Microsoft #business #insights #challenges Business Bolton Invest in Bolton Marketing Manchester Bolton Community and Voluntary Services (CVS) The Bolton Family 2030

✨Brand Bolton Creative Masterclass for Bolton creative businesses and individuals✨ If you missed out on the Brand Bolton Creative Masterclass in the summer, don't worry, as you can attend online! This class delves into the thought processes behind Bolton's place brand and gives guidance on how to adopt it into campaigns, marketing and signage, whether you're a local business, charity or partner. Hear inspiring presentations from Lee Fallows, director of corporate resources at Bolton Council, as well as John Till and Peter Anderson, creative directors at thinkingplace - encouraging Bolton companies to connect more with their place brand. The session ended with Q&As and featured exciting ideas, engagement and discussions from stakeholders about adopting and interpreting the creative and narrative brand into Bolton far and wide. “Being brave and bold is vital for the new Bolton place brand. We are saying that “Bolton is born to perform” - in every sense, this place brand is helping deliver the change in improving prosperity in Bolton." “We need you all to be brand ambassadors, use the Bolton brand in both narrative and visual identity – we’re changing thinking and doing things differently for a collective benefit." 💻Watch the masterclass online on the Bolton Branding Portal, where you can also register as a partner to use brand assets, including Bolton's Visual Language: https://lnkd.in/eXTC9CM6 #WeAreBolton #BoltonBornToPerform #BrandBolton #BoltonPlaceBrand #PlaceBranding

Navigating the journey of growth for your early-stage business inevitably brings you face-to-face with the need for capital. Although conversations about funding are everywhere, it’s not one-size-fits-all and knowing your funding options and identifying the right path can be pivotal to your long-term success. Join our friends at Manchester Digital Startup Activator for this afternoon tailored to help you demystify the funding landscape. Book your free spot now: https://lnkd.in/eymuGPsH

Interested in transforming Bolton’s Visitor Economy? Join us at the Visitor Economy Delivery Plan launch! 📆Friday 29 November ⏱8am-9:30am 📍Wellsprings Innovation Centre (BL1 1SB) You will join other key partners in celebrating the launch of Bolton’s Visitor Economy delivery plan and discuss the next steps. Using your knowledge and skills, we know we will create a visitor economy that will transform our town for the better. ✨Please RSVP to MarketingEventsTeam@bolton.gov.uk by Friday 22nd November 2024.✨ We’re looking forward to seeing you on the day, so we can continue to work together to push forward into the next phase of the long-term vision of transforming our visitor economy.

Bolton Tourism & Hospitality Network Session: An Introduction to AI and its application in the Tourism & Hospitality Sectors 🤖 📅Monday 18 November 2024 🕙10am – 12 noon 📍Paderborn Room, The Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU This session will provide attendees with an introduction and overview of the latest strategies and tools in Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on how businesses can leverage these new technologies to improve efficiency and decision making. Innovation Specialists from the Business Growth Hub will guide participants through essential AI concepts and demonstrate the value AI can bring to various business processes, specifically within the Tourism & Hospitality sectors. This AI-focused session will help attendees with: - Understanding the basics, what AI is and why it matters - Making the most out of AI tools - How AI can be used in Visitor Economy To register for this free event, please visit:  https://lnkd.in/eqSb9Yzi For more information, please contact Matthew Gardner, Tourism Business Growth Manager at Marketing Manchester: matthew.gardner@marketingmanchester.com