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Business Owners and Leaders Forum - Keeping Your Business Relevant: Innovation and Change

Our second in the series of breakfast events took place at Carlisle Racecourse on 14th June with speakers David Brass, Chief Executive of The Lakes Free Range Eggs Company, Professor Malcolm Franklin, Managing Director of AGMA Ltd and Frank Peck, Research Director for Centre for Regional Economic Development and University of Cumbria.

The topic of discussion was innovation and how it can lead to growth and diversification of business in Cumbria. We welcomed over 40 business leaders from across Cumbria to consider the importance of adaptation and innovation in an ever changing business lanscape.

Here's what our guests thought...


The final event will be held at Carlisle Racecourse on 1st November focusing on the topic of Planning for the Future: Succession or Sale? Find more details and how you can register your place here.

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