Believe in Business Festival is Back for 2025!

Believe in Business Festival is Back for 2025!

With expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, business support, and keynote speaker John Heaton, the Believe in Business Festival is a must- attend event.

Taking place on Thursday 25 September at The Edge in Wigan, this is the third event delivered by the Wigan Borough Business Consortium in partnership with Wigan Council.

Lisa, Director of Lines Henry in Wigan and member of the Business Consortium, said: “I am really looking forward to this year’s Festival. The Consortium has been working closely with the council, making sure that the event focuses on topics and issues that matter to local businesses.

“It is always such a fantastic day. I know it can be hard to get away and find the time, but it really is worth it. Connecting with people, sharing struggles and successes, finding time to speak about where you want to go next with your business, it’s a day not to miss.”

As well as a superb offer for local businesses, there is even more for the public this year. Alongside the popular artisan market with local independent traders, there will also be a high street featuring clothes repairs and upcycling workshops, bike repairs and vintage goods with Rebuild With Hope, and delicious choices at the food court.

Councillor David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council, said: “The Believe in Business Festival is such a key opportunity for local businesses to connect, network, and learn from experts and each other. There are also so many organisations there- Wigan Council, GM Chamber, the GM Business Growth Hub and more- who are excited to support you make your dreams a reality.”

Panels and workshop topics include getting in the headlines for all the right reasons, firsthand insights from businesses who’ve gone through the procurement process, the power of social value, podcasting tips, and unlocking the power of AI.

The artisan market and food court are free to attend, while the exclusive business offer is £15 a ticket. Not only does this secure your place at Festival, you will be entered into a prize draw for a corporate table at a Wigan Warriors or Wigan Athletic game, and on the day you will receive £10 in vouchers to spend at the Artisan Market and food court.

To find out more information and how to book your tickets, please visit the Believe in Business Festival webpage.