http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com/news.aspx Visit http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com for the latest news, events and information about businesses within Blackpool en-gb Thu, 29, Jul, 2010 08:15:58 G7T Copyright: (C) Blackpoolunlimited http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com 15 More than 20 jobs have been saved after a Blackpool utilities firm acquired a rival company. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Successfulbuyoutsaveslocaljobs.aspx Wed, 28, Jul, 2010 11:03:00 G7T news Bosses at Blackpool-based motor claims specialist Ai Claims Solutions are in top gear for a record-breaking year. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Localclaimscompanymotorsahead.aspx Wed, 28, Jul, 2010 12:00:00 G7T news Pleasure Beach bosses expect thousands more families will pour through the gates after unveiling a £10m cash injection. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//10mParkPlansUnveiled.aspx Wed, 28, Jul, 2010 12:00:00 G7T news Town Hall chiefs today vowed the massive regeneration project will not be blown off course. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//VowoverBlackpoolsTalbotGatewayplans.aspx Thu, 22, Jul, 2010 12:20:00 G7T news Town hall chiefs have vowed the massive regeneration project will not be blown off course http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//VowoverTalbotGatewayplans.aspx Thu, 22, Jul, 2010 12:14:00 G7T news Are you a retail trader within the South Shore business district? http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//CallingallSouthShoreBusinesses.aspx Thu, 22, Jul, 2010 12:02:00 G7T news Have you noticed the changes yet? http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//BlackpoolUnlimitedcomgetsarevamp.aspx Thu, 22, Jul, 2010 11:56:00 G7T news The world-famous Disney Institute headlined at this year's Blackpool Master Class Conference. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Successat2010MasterclassConference.aspx Thu, 25, Mar, 2010 02:12:00 G3T news World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst visited Blackpool to kick start an ambitious campaign to generate 100 local apprenticeships in 100 days. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//SirGeoffkickstartsapprenticecampaign.aspx Wed, 03, Feb, 2010 10:23:00 G2T news Aer Arran and Aer Lingus have formed a franchise agreement that effectively links Blackpool to New York. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//FromBlackpooltoNewYork.aspx Wed, 27, Jan, 2010 08:48:00 G1T news Why don't you take advantage of some of the local training courses on offer for 2010? http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Newyearfreshstart.aspx Tue, 12, Jan, 2010 08:58:00 G1T news Blackpool Council has £70,000 to give to workplaces that want to be more cycle-friendly. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//70ktogetBlackpoolworkersontheirbikes.aspx Thu, 07, Jan, 2010 10:03:00 G1T news ENWORKS, the Northwest environmental business support service, has received approval for a £9.9 million investment to extend its existing service and continue to offer specialist support to small to medium sized businesses until 2013. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//10mboostforbusinessefficiency.aspx Fri, 18, Dec, 2009 12:00:00 G12T news Blackpool International has announced the appointment of a new Airport Director. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//BlackpoolInternationalappointsnewdirector.aspx Thu, 26, Nov, 2009 09:03:00 G11T news Support for Eco-Innovation goes live http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//SupportforEcoInnovationgoeslive.aspx Mon, 12, Oct, 2009 10:05:00 G10T news Owners and managers of small to medium enterprises looking for direction to help grow their businesses are being urged to sign up for a new programme. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Leadingthewaytogrowth.aspx Thu, 01, Oct, 2009 09:40:00 G10T news Olympic medallist Sir Steve Redgrave has urged Blackpool businesses to support a ground-breaking project to inspire the resort's young generation. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//SirSteveurgesbusinessestosupportBlackpoolyouthproject.aspx Thu, 17, Sep, 2009 09:51:00 G9T news Wireless Blackpool is growing http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//WirelessBlackpoolisgrowing.aspx Fri, 04, Sep, 2009 03:56:00 G9T news Businesses in Blackpool are being urged to support a new initiative aimed at helping our young people to flourish. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//BlackpoolbusinessesurgedtobackYoungBritain.aspx Thu, 03, Sep, 2009 01:19:00 G9T news The University of Central Lancashire has secured funding of £135k to place 200 of its graduates in internships within businesses across the North West. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Graduatesavailabletohelplocalbusinesses.aspx Thu, 13, Aug, 2009 12:00:00 G8T news A series of guidelines for businesses have been set out to counter the swine flu pandemic. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Swinefluupdateforbusinesses.aspx Wed, 29, Jul, 2009 04:47:00 G7T news The Northwest Regional Development Agency has announced a £15m transitional venture capital and loan fund for businesses in the region. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//AdditionalfinanceforNorthWestbusinesses.aspx Wed, 08, Jul, 2009 11:55:00 G7T news Blackpool's newest five-star guest accommodation has officially opened. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//FivestartreatmentforBlackpoolguesthouse.aspx Wed, 08, Jul, 2009 11:51:00 G7T news Blackpool has now officially launched its new creative industries centre FYCreatives. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//NewhomeforBlackpoolscreativeindustries.aspx Wed, 03, Jun, 2009 01:00:00 G6T news A new wi-fi zone has been created in Blackpool town centre to boost the town's visitor economy. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Blackpoolgoeswireless.aspx Wed, 13, May, 2009 12:09:00 G5T news Blackpool photographer Iain Byrne is the second winner of a new laptop, courtesy of BlackpoolUnlimited.com http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Iainsnapsupalaptop.aspx Thu, 23, Apr, 2009 11:22:00 G4T news Around 300 business people attended Blackpool's first tourism Master Class conference - and then celebrated all that is best about the resort in the annual Tourism Awards. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//CelebratingthebestofBlackpool.aspx Tue, 14, Apr, 2009 12:43:00 G4T news Blackpool Council has announced a targeted business support loan fund to safeguard and create jobs for Blackpool. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Beatingthecreditcrunch3mloanschemeannounced.aspx Tue, 27, Jan, 2009 09:43:00 G1T news Business Link has set up a special advice link to help local businesses through the current credit crunch. Follow this link for further information on how to manage cashflow, marketing and many other essential areas of business. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Beatthecreditcrunch.aspx Tue, 20, Jan, 2009 08:45:00 G1T news Blackpool International Airport has announced an investment and development plan to ensure the continuing operation and long-term growth of the airport. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Growthplanforairport.aspx Fri, 12, Dec, 2008 12:00:00 G12T news A package of measures has been put in place in the North West to protect families and businesses. Government officials say the support will be "a lifeline" to small and medium-sized businesses. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//LifelineforNorthWestbusinesses.aspx Wed, 10, Dec, 2008 12:28:00 G12T news A new office complex has been officially opened in the Clifton industrial area of Blackpool. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Newofficesopenforbusiness.aspx Wed, 03, Dec, 2008 11:40:00 G12T news The launch of Blackpool's biggest ever customer service programme has generated a tremendous response from local businesses. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Localbusinessesrolloutthewelcomemat.aspx Fri, 28, Nov, 2008 10:15:00 G11T news National Enterprise Week got off to a flying start in Blackpool with the staging of an inspirational two-day conference for young people. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//FlyingstartforenterprisingBlackpool.aspx Tue, 18, Nov, 2008 08:28:00 G11T news Blackpool manufacturers are being urged to do their BIT by accessing government funding that can help them survive and thrive through challenging times ahead. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//BlackpoolmanufacturersInvitationtodoyourBIT.aspx Thu, 13, Nov, 2008 10:34:00 G11T news Blackpool has launched its biggest ever customer service programme as part of a united effort to drive up quality across the resort. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//AverywarmwelcometoBlackpool.aspx Thu, 06, Nov, 2008 12:52:00 G11T news Blackpool accommodation providers wanting to upgrade their properties to meet national standards now have access to two new finance schemes. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Newcashaidforhoteliers.aspx Tue, 04, Nov, 2008 03:26:00 G11T news Blackpool scored two successes in the regional tourism "Oscars". http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//TwoOscarsforBlackpool.aspx Thu, 23, Oct, 2008 09:46:00 G10T news Blackpool's largest visitor accommodation association has announced its intention to welcome only nationally-accredited providers from next year. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//StayBlackpoolwelcomestheshiningstars.aspx Thu, 02, Oct, 2008 10:21:00 G10T news The first residential development to be built as part of Blackpool's regeneration Masterplan is a step closer. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Firstmovestowardsurbanregeneration.aspx Thu, 11, Sep, 2008 11:39:00 G9T news The search is on to find the most successful and innovative companies in Lancashire. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//TheBIBAsareback.aspx Wed, 27, Aug, 2008 10:10:00 G8T news The next phase of improvements to Blackpool's Central Corridor is set to go ahead. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//ImprovingthewelcometoBlackpool.aspx Wed, 27, Aug, 2008 12:00:00 G8T news Blackpool's long-awaited town centre revival has culminated with the opening of the new Debenham's department store. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Blackpoolsretailrevival.aspx Tue, 26, Aug, 2008 08:51:00 G8T news Blackpool's ambitious plans to develop a spectacular open air arena in the shadow of Blackpool Tower are to go ahead. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//OutdoorarenagetsGovernmentstampofapproval.aspx Fri, 01, Aug, 2008 12:00:00 G8T news The first of the new seafront parades along Blackpool’s Central Promenade opens to the public this week. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//OnparadeBlackpoolsnewlookseafront.aspx Tue, 22, Jul, 2008 11:03:00 G7T news A host of Blackpool-based businesses have been named in the Hot 100 most profitable small to medium enterprises in Lancashire. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Hothothot.aspx Thu, 17, Jul, 2008 03:19:00 G7T news Blackpool needs to attract more upmarket visitors, according to the regional director of Government Office North West. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//MoveBlackpoolupmarketurgesGovernmentdirector.aspx Thu, 10, Jul, 2008 11:15:00 G7T news The man who has helped revitalise the economic fortunes of Manchester has been appointed as chair of Blackpool's urban regeneration company, ReBlackpool. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//FromManchesterwithamission.aspx Mon, 07, Jul, 2008 12:00:00 G7T news More than 30 Blackpool businesses attended an energy efficiency event to help them reduce costs and improve bottom line profits. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Savingmoneythroughenergyefficiency.aspx Wed, 02, Jul, 2008 09:50:00 G7T news Blackpool has revealed the mystery celebrities who will be switching on the 2008 Illuminations on Friday 29 August in conjunction with BBC Radio 2. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//TopGeartolightupBlackpool.aspx Thu, 19, Jun, 2008 03:23:00 G6T news Blackpool has succeeded in winning a share of a £100m Government scheme to encourage cycling. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Blackpoolgetspedalpower.aspx Thu, 19, Jun, 2008 03:22:00 G6T news Five hundred young people in Blackpool are to take part in an inspirational two-day programme. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//InspiringBlackpoolsyouth.aspx Fri, 13, Jun, 2008 12:46:00 G6T news New businesses in Blackpool have benefited from a training programme aimed at getting them off to a flying start. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Offtoaflyingstart.aspx Fri, 13, Jun, 2008 12:00:00 G6T news A bid has been submitted to create a spectacular outdoor arena on Blackpool seafront. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//ArenabidforBlackpool.aspx Thu, 12, Jun, 2008 10:58:00 G6T news More than 100 accommodation businesses attended a seminar in Blackpool to learn more about the path to national accreditation. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Reachingforthestars.aspx Thu, 05, Jun, 2008 09:07:00 G6T news A new European route has been announced from Blackpool International Airport just days after it was taken over by construction group Balfour Beatty. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//AirportgetsaSwissconnection.aspx Thu, 15, May, 2008 03:16:00 G5T news Blackpool will stage an aerial grand prix on 28-29th June as part of its winning bid to host National Veterans Day. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Theskysthelimit.aspx Fri, 02, May, 2008 02:23:00 G5T news A new Lancashire-wide business website featuring a wealth of investment information has been unveiled. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Investinginbusiness.aspx Fri, 02, May, 2008 12:00:00 G5T news Food and drink companies in Blackpool can benefit from a new e-business portal called FoodPort. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Growingthefoodanddrinkindustry.aspx Tue, 15, Apr, 2008 04:50:00 G4T news Blackpool is to adopt the national star rating accreditation scheme as part of a unified effort to drive up the quality of visitor accommodation in the resort. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Blackpoolgoesforstarquality.aspx Thu, 10, Apr, 2008 12:00:00 G4T news Blackpool has been promised up to £4m of funding as part of a major Government investment into UK seaside resorts. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Blackpoolgets4mpromise.aspx Sun, 06, Apr, 2008 05:41:00 G4T news Blackpool is to once again play host to the prestigious Tour of Britain Cycle Race. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Blackpooltakescentrestage.aspx Sun, 06, Apr, 2008 12:00:00 G4T news More than 800 unemployed Blackpool residents attended a Jobs Fair held by the Positive Steps Into Work team and Job Centre Plus at the Winter Gardens. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//TAKINGAPOSITIVESTEPINTOWORK.aspx Wed, 02, Apr, 2008 04:05:00 G4T news Blackpool is preparing for the country’s largest ever celebration of HM forces veterans. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//BlackpoolpreparesforVeteransDaycelebrations.aspx Wed, 02, Apr, 2008 03:15:00 G4T news Blackpool trams were back on track this Easter weekend as the second phase of emergency works neared completion. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Blackpoolstramsbackontrack.aspx Thu, 20, Mar, 2008 12:00:00 G3T news Blackpool's two MPs took time out to view the latest investment at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//MPssamplePleasureBeachsnewadventure.aspx Mon, 17, Mar, 2008 12:00:00 G3T news Blackpool-based Progress Recruitment has been honoured at this year's business "Oscars". http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Progresswinstheday.aspx Wed, 12, Mar, 2008 12:00:00 G3T news The Government has set out its strategy for the regeneration of Blackpool as an alternative to the doomed supercasino. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//PostCasinoTheGovernmentrevealsitshand.aspx Wed, 27, Feb, 2008 08:19:00 G2T news The chair of Blackpool's urban regeneration company is to step down to develop a bid for European funding that would allow a major expansion of Blackpool's tramway. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//ProfessortoheadEuropeantrambid.aspx Wed, 27, Feb, 2008 07:35:00 G2T news A new business awards scheme is being launched in the North West to recognise and reward the huge contribution that female entrepreneurs make to the regional economy. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Inspiringwomeninbusiness.aspx Mon, 18, Feb, 2008 07:32:00 G2T news The £85m refurbishment of Blackpool's tramway system could start next year following the Government's decision to fund the investment. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Allsystemsgoonthetrams.aspx Tue, 05, Feb, 2008 12:00:00 G2T news A host of Blackpool tourism businesses are celebrating success in the annual VisitBlackpool Business Excellence Awards. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//ThebestofBlackpooltakeabow.aspx Mon, 04, Feb, 2008 08:53:00 G2T news Blackpool is celebrating after successfully bidding to host the National Veterans Day event in June this year. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//BlackpoolwinsVeteransDaybid.aspx Tue, 29, Jan, 2008 02:48:00 G1T news Blackpool businesses are being offered a unique opportunity to take part in a free marketing programme that could transform their fortunes. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Freshstarttomarketing.aspx Sun, 27, Jan, 2008 01:25:00 G1T news Blackpool businesses are being urged to prepare themselves to compete for a share in £6bn worth of business that will flow from the staging of the Olympic Games in London in 2012 http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//BlackpoolbusinessesurgedtogoforOlympicgold.aspx Fri, 18, Jan, 2008 12:20:00 G1T news Biscuit manufacturer Burton's has staked its future in Blackpool with a £1m investment in production facilities. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Burtonsinvests1minfuture.aspx Mon, 14, Jan, 2008 12:00:00 G1T news The second of Blackpool's new seafront headlands could be opened by this summer, it has been confirmed. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Promenadeworksforgeahead.aspx Thu, 10, Jan, 2008 11:47:00 G1T news Blackpool is taking its first steps towards becoming Britain's first all-year round seaside resort with the launch of a new and spectacular festival in February. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//2008LETTHEMAGICBEGIN.aspx Thu, 10, Jan, 2008 11:45:00 G1T news A Government Minister is urging young people in the North West who have no family experience of university - or who are not considering higher education - to think again. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Justgoforit.aspx Wed, 09, Jan, 2008 02:37:00 G1T news Blackpool has launched its 2008 official Holiday Guide at the World Travel Market http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Blackpoollaunches2008HolidayGuide.aspx Wed, 09, Jan, 2008 02:33:00 G1T news Blackpool's Illuminations team gets a glowing testimonial from the Royal estate. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Thelightfantastic.aspx Mon, 31, Dec, 2007 12:00:00 G12T news Have you got a success story to tell about your business? http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Shareyoursuccess.aspx Thu, 20, Dec, 2007 12:00:00 G12T news The cream of Blackpool's tourist industry are competing for a host of awards in the 2007 business excellence awards. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//STARSOFTHESEASON.aspx Wed, 12, Dec, 2007 08:42:00 G12T news Blackpool’s brand new business and enterprise website BlackpoolUnlimited.com is to co-sponsor the 2008 business "Oscars". http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//BlackpoolUnlimitedcomgoestotheball.aspx Wed, 12, Dec, 2007 12:00:00 G12T news Blackpool Council has opened a new, state-of-the-art hotdesk and virtual office facility to encourage new business growth in the town. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Hotdeskboostfornewbusiness.aspx Mon, 10, Dec, 2007 09:57:00 G12T news Blackpool tourism gets a huge end-of-year boost with the news that a major European beach volleyball tournament is to be staged in the resort next year. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//BEIJINGTOBLACKPOOL.aspx Fri, 07, Dec, 2007 09:37:00 G12T news Blackpool traders are being warned that the sale of lewd and offensive goods will not be tolerated once the 2008 tourist season gets underway. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Tradersadvisedtocleanuptheiract.aspx Fri, 07, Dec, 2007 09:29:00 G12T news Culture Secretary announces £45m of aid to regenerate UK seaside resorts http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//45mboostfortheseaside.aspx Mon, 03, Dec, 2007 11:56:00 G12T news Blackpool theatre schools company branches out to London and Manchester http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Screambranchesout.aspx Sun, 02, Dec, 2007 12:00:00 G12T news Leisure Parcs is underlining its commitment to Blackpool by announcing its biggest single investment in the iconic Tower. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//LEISUREPARCSSTAKES3mINBLACKPOOLSFUTURE.aspx Wed, 28, Nov, 2007 08:09:00 G11T news A new light industrial and warehousing development has been launched in Blackpool on the highly-successful Business Park. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//NewindustrialdevelopmentlaunchedinBlackpool.aspx Wed, 28, Nov, 2007 12:00:00 G11T news Blackpool businesses celebrate success in the Lancashire Excellence in Tourism Skills Awards http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//LETScelebrateBlackpool.aspx Tue, 27, Nov, 2007 11:00:00 G11T news Blackpool's hopes of providing a home for a new National Museum for the Performing Arts remain alive http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//THEATREMUSEUMPLANMOVESFORWARD.aspx Tue, 27, Nov, 2007 10:57:00 G11T news Blackpool's winter season has started - at a time when most resorts are closed down http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Blackpoolswinterseasonkicksin.aspx Sun, 25, Nov, 2007 12:00:00 G11T news Blackpool’s retailers are gearing up for the “official” start of Christmas trading. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Christmasherewecome.aspx Thu, 22, Nov, 2007 09:44:00 G11T news A new business park that could create hundreds of new jobs is to be developed in Blackpool. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//NEWBUSINESSPARKFORBLACKPOOL.aspx Wed, 21, Nov, 2007 12:00:00 G11T news Blackpool celebrated National Enterprise Week in style with a host of business-related events. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//EnterprisingBlackpool.aspx Tue, 20, Nov, 2007 12:00:00 G11T news Blackpool has vowed to bounce back from the bitterly disappointing news that the People’s Playground project will not receive Big Lottery funding. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//PlaygroundDreamLivesOn.aspx Wed, 14, Nov, 2007 03:59:00 G11T news More than 50 young people from secondary and special schools in Blackpool took part in the Blackpool Schools’ Enterprise Challenge. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//Workisarollercoaster.aspx Wed, 14, Nov, 2007 12:00:00 G11T news Around 120 pupils from Collegiate Community Sports College took part in an enterprise day at Blackpool Sixth Form College. http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com//“Bric-a-Brac”Enterprise.aspx Tue, 13, Nov, 2007 12:00:00 G11T news