Fylde Coast Resilience is focused on making a difference by bringing the VCFSE, private and public sectors together, providing knowledge, information and support to help businesses and organisations make positive, powerful connections. The launch meeting was on Wednesday 23 November 2022, at Mandus House. Unlike traditional ‘networking’ groups, they don’t make time-consuming presentations that prevent attendees from talking with each other. They don’t expect referrals, set targets or make any demands from attendees. Together they support the community, re-shape business and create sustainable, successful futures for everyone. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, check out the website link below.
Steve Lord had the inspired idea to start Fylde Coast Resilience and came up with its name. He’s been networking, connecting people and developing business in the UK and Prague for more than 30 years. He approached Ed Christiano with the idea and Ed asked Tony Carr to join, having worked with him at One Blackpool. Ed has a design and marketing business and has been trading for over 30 years. Tony is a professionally accredited Chartered Management Institute social enterprise specialist business advisor and mentor. His background was in Retail but he was also the co-founder and non-executive Director of Blackpool’s first independent Radio Station, Radio Wave. He is the Managing Director of Social Enterprise Solutions (UK) CIC, and under his leadership, SES has been listed in the RBS top100 social enterprises in the UK for four years running. Since the launch they have worked side by side with Blackpool CAN, another fantastic community organisation.
The networking group is open to EVERYONE, but especially:
• VCFSE (3rd sector) professionals
• Public sector representatives
• Non-profit orgs, CICs, faith groups, charities, etc.
• Entrepreneurs
• Small business owners
• Business startups
• All other ‘community oriented’ volunteer groups and individuals.
The meetings have moved from Mandus House to Sharples Hall at N-Vision, Bosworth Place, Squires Gate, Blackpool, FY4 1SH. There’s no cost to attend and plenty of free tea and coffee. As always, no commitment is required to join the meetings.
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