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    Over 1000 young people from Blackburn with Darwen began to plan their future last week by attending our careers event at King George’s Hall.

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Welcome

The Business and Meeting Centre offers a modern and relaxed venue for meetings and conferences, conveniently situated at the end of the M65 / junction 29 of the M6, with ample free parking, free wi-fi and a friendly welcoming atmosphere.

Large meeting rooms are available for training, meeting and conference purposes. The rooms are furnished to a high standard, have a flexible layout, free wi-fi, whiteboard and flipchart facilities, interactive whiteboards with sound systems and integrated laptops. The large rooms can comfortably accommodate 25 delegates in boardroom style, or 50 theatre style.

Smaller meeting rooms are available for group work, interviews and meetings or for use as a remote office. The larger rooms, depending on your requirements, can accommodate up to.

All rooms have state of the art fresh tea and coffee making facilities.

In-house technical support is on hand if required, together with administrative backup and photocopying facilities.

From the moment you enter the Business and Meeting Centre our fully serviced reception area will provide the support you need to make your meeting, conference or event a success.

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Testimonials

  • “LEAD has genuinely been inspirational so far. I’m already implementing strategies into the business that have been inspired by the course, with some very positive results. I believe what I learn from LEAD will take Botanical to the next level.”

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    Gary Collinson, Managing Director, Botanical Group Services

About Via

Via is a social business based in Lancashire. 

Via's purpose is to improve skills and reduce unemployment. 

Via helps people to move forward in work and life and helps employers to develop their business and their workforce.

Via is owned by Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

Via works with public, private and third sector organisations to deliver a range of products and services and careers information, advice and guidance for young people and adults, and business training and support for workforce development, redundancy transition and business growth.