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Coronavirus support kit for businesses
A Covid –19 business support tool kit is now available for business from the government, for more details follow the […]
Coronavirus: Council support for our borough’s businesses
We know this is a very worrying time for businesses and their employees. Blackburn with Darwen is home to 6,000 […]
How to access government financial support if you or your business has been affected by COVID-19
On 17 March, the Chancellor announced an unprecedented package of government-backed and guaranteed loans to support businesses, making available an […]
Blackburn with Darwen Business Awards to be postponed
Hive will be postponing the Blackburn with Darwen business awards in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. The awards were to […]
Sponsor this year’s Hive business awards.
The Hive Blackburn & Darwen 2020 Business Awards will celebrate the outstanding work of businesses from different sectors and inspirational […]
Hive member events planned for 2020
We have a host of major business events for members planned this year, including Lancashire’s first business expo in October, […]
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Blackburn College delivering greater diversity in the workforce
One of the borough’s largest social housing providers is reviewing its recruitment practices after taking part in a programme delivered […]
Additional information for employers and workers on Covid-19
Please follow the below links for more information and support for employers and self employed workers. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/873676/Covid-19_fact_sheet_18_March.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-gives-support-to-millions-of-self-employed-individuals
Hive Go green and CSR event
This March will see Hive hold a special event for businesses on the subject of CSR and reducing environmental impact. […]
Meet the member
For our regular features on Hive members, this month meet one of our newest member Anthony Ramsey director of Junction4 […]
Could you set up the next Manufacturing Excellence Group?
If you haven’t heard about it already, The Hive Manufacturing Excellence Group is a network of senior executives from key […]
The Hive Awards Update
In February we’ll be officially launching the Hive Awards, one of the biggest business events in East Lancashire, honouring businesses […]
The next Hive social! 30th January
It’s a date not to be missed, our first Hive social of 2020. This month we’ll be holding it at […]
Eden School Careers Day Request
Eden School is looking for local businesses to help support their career’s morning on Wednesday the 4th March. The school […]
Hive support project to clean up the community
Hive has been supporting DACA with a project to help clean up Blackburn with Darwen. DACA are working withyoung people […]
Bid to repair Darwen Tower
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has applied for £250,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to repair and restore Darwen […]
Hive socials return!
We’ve brought the Hive socials back. They are a great opportunity to do some informal networking with local businesses and […]
Paint the town event needs your support!
This October sees the return of the Paint the Town art event in Blackburn. In its fourth year, the event […]
Hive support Darwen Terracotta recruitment drive
Darwen Terracotta is a local business producing high quality bespoke products to the architectural industry in the UK and all […]
Meet our Chair
Meet Ian Brown the Chair of the Hive Business Network. Tell us about your company I am a third generation […]
Winners announced for this year’s Hive Awards
The brightest and best in the Blackburn with Darwen area were honoured at a glittering awards ceremony at King George’s […]
GMB star to host this year’s Hive Awards
Ranvir Singh presenter and political editor for Good Morning Britain, will be hosting our Blackburn with Darwen Hive business awards! […]
Proud sponsors of the Festival of Making
This month saw one of the highlights of the Blackburn with Darwen calendar, the Festival of Making. It was an […]
College Supports Project to Develop Lancashire’s Workforce
Blackburn College is supporting a new programme designed to give Lancashire’s advanced engineering and manufacturing businesses access to free skills […]
1st of July – Engineering in the Making
Celebrating young talent in the engineering sector, could you help be a judge for the event or simply attend to […]
Finalists announced for our Blackburn with Darwen Business Awards
The finalists in our prestigious Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards have been announced today, revealing the brightest and best in […]
Hive Awards 2019
After a fantastic year for hive businesses last year the Hive awards return for 2019. The Hive Blackburn & Darwen […]
Hive gets digital with Dr. James Whittaker
One of Microsoft’s leading tech guru’s has warned that Lancashire businesses need to accelerate their digital know how, or get […]
Hive, Digital and the future with Dr. James Whitaker
Hive are delighted to to announce that Dr. James Whittaker, Technical Evangelist at Microsoft, will address a special Hive Networking […]
Are you up – skilling and recruiting effectively?
Join us on Tuesday March 5tth as Hive, in partnership with Blackburn College, the Department with Work and Pensions, The […]
Join our next Hive social at East Z East
With Christmas just around the corner, November is a great time to stop and reflect on the achievements of the […]
Have your say on the future of Hive at the next Hive networking event
Hive members and supporters are invited to a special lunch time networking event to input their views on the […]
Hive Awards Sponsorship (NOT PUBLIC)
HIVE Business Awards 2018 Sponsorship Brochure
Festival of Making Pop-Up Shop
Hive Ambassadors Network have opened a pop up shop in Blackburn Town Centre in the run-up to the National Festival […]
Hive teams up with Lancaster University for the second successful business masterclass held at BAE Systems
Hive Business Leaders Network and Lancaster University teamed up again to offer the second of a range of masterclasses for […]
Hive teams up with Lancaster University and NatWest Bank to celebrate another successful business masterclass held at Blackburn College
Pictured above from left to right: David Sharpe (Pierce Accountants), Ruth Raban (Lancaster University), Nicola Clayton (Blackburn College) and Joanne […]
Fabulous Futures
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) would like to invite you to be part of our “Fantastic Futures” event, one of […]
Assistance to Industry Grants
Assistance to Industry provides grant funding for growing companies in the Blackburn with Darwen area who are investing in: Plant […]
Hive Business Leader’s Network Prospectus
Download a copy of the Hive Prospectus here, or request a printed version by emailing us here. Additional copies […]
Hive meets Patrick Grant
A passion for clothing, craftsmanship and British brands led Patrick to Savile Row tailors Norton & Sons which he took […]
Business support round-up 2015/16
A short leaflet has been distributed with all Business Rates bills for the forthcoming year and summarises what’s available to […]
2014 Blackburn and Darwen Business Survey: The results
In December 2014, a small scale survey of businesses located within Blackburn and Darwen was undertaken. The primary aims of […]
Doing business in Blackburn Breakfast – Registrations Open!
When – Tuesday 3rd March 2015 Where – Blackburn Rovers FC, Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JF Please click here […]
Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards 2015
The 2015 Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards has been officially launched in association with Blackburn College and Capita with […]
2014 Business Survey
The 2014 Blackburn and Darwen Business Survey is now open. Please click here to have your say.
Skills Support for the Workforce
If you’re an SME located in the Lancashire area, you may find this project useful: The Skills Support for the […]
Blackburn with Darwen at ‘Made in the UK’ – 21st & 22nd July
‘Made in the UK’ exhibition and conference kicks off in Liverpool on Monday as part of the International Festival for […]
PRESS RELEASE – Enterprising Britain Awards 2014
Hive success at the 2014 Enterprising Britain Awards. Click here to download a copy of the official press release.
Supply chain opportunities – £10bn Cumbria nuclear scheme
A deal has been agreed which paves the way for a new nuclear power station at Moorside in Cumbria – […]
Economic Monitor release
We want businesses within the Hive network to have access to the latest national and local indicators which may affect […]
Getting ready for UK shale gas
The purpose of this report is to detail the supply chain and skills needed to develop shale gas reserves in […]
Lancaster University, Business Support Update
Click here for a round-up of news and events from the Lancaster University Management School.
New business helpline launched – 02/04/14
A new dedicated number for business enquiries at Blackburn with Darwen Council has been set up. The helpline is aimed […]
Town Centre Movement Strategy
We want your views on the town centre Blackburn with Darwen Council is reviewing its town centre movement strategy […]
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