Funded by ERDF and delivered on behalf of Cumbria Business Growth Hub, Cumbria Forum was a successful business growth programme which helped over 180 SMEs, created 98 new jobs and launched 39 new products or services in Cumbria.

Launched in 2016 and delivered by Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Cumbria Forum was a fully-funded programme providing eligible business leaders with the time and space to step back from day-to-day operations and focus on building their business for the future. Cumbria Forum was delivered in a safe and trusted peer-learning environment.

“I discovered that many of my fellow Cumbria Forum delegates, had, like me, come with problems to solve, or ideas to explore that they just could not find the time for amongst the day-to-day demands of leading a business.” Dave Shepherd, Sales and Marketing Director, Express Plumbing Supplies – Cumbria Forum

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“Taking part in the Cumbria Forum kicked off a relationship with the Management School which is based on the genuine way in which LUMS sets out to help businesses. I can only see that relationship enduring and deepening in the future.” Joe Williams, Business Development Director, Cicerone Press

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“I joined the Cumbria Forum with a fully open mind, not really sure what direction I wanted the business in. What I did know is that I wanted to take a step back from the business and think creatively but realistically about what we could do.” Richard Bagot, Levens Hall

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