Preston Guild 2012 offers organisations and individuals a once every generation opportunity to make their mark on history. The event is the only Guild still celebrated in the UK today and as such forms a vital part of the country’s rich heritage. In 2012 the Guild provides a one-time opportunity to capture the attention of a national and international audience and invite them ‘all back to ours’ after the Olympics. What better way to showcase talent and business excellence in the North West of England, along with the rich cultural and heritage offer of the region?

The unique Guild celebration – a celebration that has its roots in the excellence in trade and service and has brought communities together for more than 800 years – provides this City, and its residents and organisations, with a not-to-be-missed opportunity to position itself as a key player in the North West and leave a lasting legacy for the local community. If you are interested in getting involved in this great event and would like to support the Guild through sponsorship you can find more information in the Guild for businesses section.

Preston City Council is committed to supporting the Guild celebrations, as are many other public sector organisations. We are however also seeking the involvement from other local, regional and national partners to make this great event the success we envisage it to be. The money we raise will allow us to stage an exceptional arts, sports, civic and cultural programme with a focus on creativity and innovation, young people, the city of the future and most importantly a lasting legacy for the Guild 2012. It is our vision to strengthen and build networks in the local community, develop the cultural offering in Lancashire and deliver a Preston Guild 2012 for all our partners to be proud of.

For more information on Preston Guild visit www.prestonguild2012.com

Shout Network is the Business Networking area of Shout Preston and Shout Blackpool. Business Networking is an excellent way to market your business. Sharing your contacts, experience and knowledge of your sector with like-minded business people will help you to create new business contacts and develop business opportunities.

We have several opportunities within our business clubs, if you would like to attend any of our groups, your welcome to do so as

a guest on two occasions, after which you must commit to attending the group weekly. The cost of joining our breakfast clubs is currently £345 per annum (excluding VAT), however this cost includes a years subscription to either Shout Preston or Shout Blackpool, ensuring that your business is also promoted on-line, alongside over 500 other Shout members. A small monthly charge is payable at each group to cover the cost of your breakfast, the Chair of the group will be able to confirm the costs of this with you at the time of your first visit, however this will be no-more than £10 per week.

In addition to our weekly networking groups, we also hold several social events, taster sessions and open days, which you will be welcome to attend, please leave your details by clicking on the “Register Interest” link to the left, and we will keep you informed when these events are confirmed.

www.businessnetworkingpreston.com