The Blackpool Business Leadership Group (BBLG) is a private-sector led organisation that comprises a range of businesses with representation from tourism, manufacturing, construction, retail, finance and other business services.
It meets six times a year and one of its key objectives is to drive up business confidence in Blackpool.
It also acts as a “champion” for the business community, providing lobbying, feedback and consultation on a range of national and local government activities.
For example, the BBLG has recently given a private sector input to Blackpool Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy, spelling out the importance of having a strong economy at the heart of Blackpool’s regeneration.
The members of the BBLG share a common goal: They are passionate about the regeneration of Blackpool and are committed to;
- Improving the communication between public and private sector
- Helping businesses large and small to capitalise on the opportunities that the regeneration of Blackpool will create
- Simplifying business support so that local businesses can find a range of solutions to help them grow and prosper. The development of the BlackpoolUnlimited.com website is a key part of this strategy
If you want to know more about the Blackpool Business Leadership Group or are interested in participating in its activities please contact Donna Taylor, Business Partnerships Officer (donna.tayor@blackpool.gov.uk) on 01253 - 478630.
Note that the Blackpool Business Leadership Group is one of several projects established by the Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) – a Government-funded programme that seeks to drive up entrepreneurial activity in Blackpool.
Other LEGI-funded and part-funded projects include;
New Blackpool Enterprise Centre
Get Started for new businesses
Skills For Success to help established businesses grow
HERO – development of youth enterprise in Blackpool’s high schools
Social Enterprise
Construction Academy
Aviation Academy
Creative Industries Hub