THE CUMBRIA Chamber of Commerce has kicked of 2023 with a 'Business Bites' networking event in Penrith.

The event, which took palce on Thursday, January 19, was attended by 50 guests representing businessses from across the Chamber network, at North Lakes Hotel & Spa.

At the event, a talk covering financial planning, business protection, pensions and exit plans was given by Chamber member Stan Sherlock Associates Ltd's Arran Pamphilon.

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He said: “What a great evening and encouraging to see the local business community supporting the event so well. Lots of great conversations with fellow attendees and of course to meet the star of the show, George the Labrador puppy.

In addition, Local Skills Improvement Plan Engagement (LSIP) manager Kevin Warman updated attendees on the progress of the Chamber's LSIP project aimed at bridging the gap between technical education and skills provision and the changing needs of employers in Cumbria.

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He said: “A huge thanks to everyone who came along to Business Bites networking in Penrith. We hold this event bi-monthly and we seem to have gathered a loyal following of regular attendees as well as some new faces!"

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