July / August

Regional Focus: Pennine Lancashire (Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale)

The Pennine patch is a hotbed of manufacturing, digital, and fast-growing SMEs, alongside anchor employers in aerospace, advanced engineering and textiles.

It’s also home to outstanding college and university provision that are feeding skills pipelines, with investment zones and transport upgrades strengthening the offer.

We’ll examine what defines the area, spotlight leading businesses and clusters, and explore the opportunities on the horizon.

We are looking to talk to businesses, educators,  professional services, real estate, marketing, leisure, retail, tourism and local authorities supporting  the Pennine Lancashire economy.

Join the conversation: Alongside our trusted editorial, this feature gives your business the platform to put your brand in front of key decision-makers with a seat at our regional debate.

Commercial opportunities include: High impact sponsorship, targeted advertising, bespoke advertorials and company profile features.

Report: Funding (Question Time-style live debate)

Our Question Time-style live debate will gather funders, advisors and entrepreneurs to ask: how can Lancashire firms access the capital they need with clarity and confidence?

From banks and asset finance to publicly-backed funds, the panel will explore appetite, availability and barriers - with live challenge from business voices.

We are looking to talk to SMEs, finance providers, accountants and advisors seeking clarity on business finance.

Lead the conversation: Joint sponsorship of the Funding event includes a seat on the panel debate, an opportunity to invite key business targets to the audience, brand association, profile raising and advertorial/advertising space within the review feature in the July/August issue.

Commercial opportunities: There are also additional advertising, advertorial and company profile opportunities to sit alongside the feature.

Debate scheduled to take place w/c June 1, 2026.

Roundtable: Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism and hospitality are central to Lancashire’s identity, employing tens of thousands and attracting millions of visitors each year. Yet the sector faces recruitment, productivity and seasonality challenges.

This closed-door discussion will explore how the industry can innovate, diversify and attract investment to secure long-term growth.

We are looking to speak to hoteliers, attractions, leisure and tourism operators, cultural organisations and supply chain providers.

Commercial opportunities include: Sole or joint sponsorship of the debate and feature to include brand alignment, participation in the debate, an opportunity to propose guests/key business targets to invite to the roundtable and advertising space within the three page review feature in the July/August issue.

There are also additional advertising, advertorial and company profile opportunities to sit alongside the feature.

Debate scheduled to take place w/c June 1, 2026.

Insight: Family Business

Family businesses make up the backbone of Lancashire’s economy, often spanning generations.

They face unique challenges around governance, succession, leadership and culture - but also deliver resilience, loyalty and long-term growth.

This Insight feature will examine what sets family firms apart, and how they can adapt to thrive in a changing landscape.

We are looking to speak to family-owned firms, advisors, and policymakers supporting business continuity.

We will also be seeking nominations from our readers for this feature.

Commercial opportunities include: High impact sponsorship with an opportunity to join the judging panel to review nominations and select those to be featured in the July/August issue, including brand alignment, expert views and targeted advertising.

There are also additional advertising, advertorial and company profile opportunities to sit alongside the feature.

Review: Property

Relevant for developers, investors, occupiers and advisors in Lancashire’s property market.

Property remains at the heart of Lancashire’s regeneration story. This Review will look at key projects, regional hotspots and market shifts, providing commentary on where demand is rising and how businesses can take advantage.

Commercial opportunities include: High impact sponsorship and expert views,  targeted advertising, bespoke advertorials and company profile features alongside trusted editorial.

Supplement: Hot 100

The Hot 100 ranks Lancashire’s 100 most profitable SMEs — a definitive snapshot of the county’s business vitality.

This supplement will publish the table in full, alongside commentary and profiles of each of the 100 listed businesses.

It’s both a celebration and a benchmarking tool, highlighting the SME strength that drives Lancashire’s economy.

Commercial opportunities include: High impact sponsorship with brand alignment to Lancashire’s most profitable SMEs,  editorial commentary to sit alongside the feature and targeted advertising.

Logo to appear on the certificates, sent to all businesses featured – with an opportunity to supply literature to be mailed out with the certificates.

There are also additional advertising, advertorial and company profile opportunities to sit alongside the feature.

ADVERTISING FEATURES

Our Business Essentials and Business Growth features present an outstanding opportunity showcase your knowledge and services  and position your brand in front of more than  50,000 engaged readers across our print and digital platforms.

You’ll be featured alongside other trusted voices in the region, with branded, by-lined content that reflects your expertise - plus an impactful advert to tie it all together.

Packages include:

• Advertising and editorial piece within the print and digital January/February issue of Lancashire Business View magazine (50,000 + readers)
• Your article uploaded to our website (30,000+ page views per month)
• Your advice shared via our Wednesday weekly e-mail (8,000 subscribers)
• An invitation to our July/August Magazine Launch event (to be held mid July – date and venue tbc)

Business Essentials: Wealth Management

Relevant for financial advisors, investment managers, legal experts and tax advisors.

This feature allows firms to promote expertise in wealth management, succession, investment and personal financial planning.

It provides a platform to connect with Lancashire’s entrepreneurial and professional audiences.

Business Growth: Export & International Growth

Relevant for trade advisors, logistics partners, finance providers and trade bodies working to help Lancashire firms enter and grow in overseas markets.

This advertising feature showcases services covering export readiness, market entry, compliance, logistics and trade finance.

Content is advertorial, giving firms a direct platform to position themselves as partners for Lancashire businesses scaling internationally.