Furness Enterprise is hosting a marketing master class on Wednesday 17th February 2010 which will provide local businesses with fresh ideas and inspiration to promote and market their businesses.

Keynote marketing speaker will be Geoff Ramm, who has been described as the Billy Connolly and Peter Kay of Marketing due to his unique observational style.  He has the ability to enthuse and inspire audiences to gain and retain more customers, whilst standing out from the competition.

Fresh from his speaking tour of Persia, where he was voted 'Best Speaker' at the World Advertisement Forum in Tehran, Geoff has promised to share a selection of his marketing techniques to help every business in Barrow.

"I love coming to Barrow, people here are very similar to my home town of South Shields - they are passionate, and have a strong drive to succeed.  I have spent a lot of time in Barrow helping small businesses, and during my time travelling here I have a few ideas (some radical) that I am going to announce to everyone on the night on how I would build Barrow into a thriving place to visit and shop."

Val Robinson, Funding and New Start Manager at Furness Enterprise said: "This event is not to be missed; places are limited to just 100 so please book you seat to listen to the ideas and techniques that could transform your business in 2010."

The master class starts at 5.30pm for 6.00pm at Waterside House, Bridge Approach, Barrow, LA14 2HE.  You can confirm your  attentance by contacting Val Robinson either on vrobinson@furnessenterprise.co.uk or telephone 01229 820611.  Light refreshments and a buffet will be served.

Notes for Editors:

1. Furness Enterprise is the development agency for the Furness area.  It provides total business support packages to companies of all sizes as part of its mission to create a more diverse local economy and increase entrepreneurship.

2. The Working Neighbourhood Fund support a range of projects currently being delivered by Furness Enterprise.  These include new inward investment into the area, support to local people to access jobs and advice and information to assist local businesses to grow.  The Working Neighbourhood funding are provided by Barrow Borough Council.

3. People looking to set up a new business or existing businesses contemplating expansion should call 01229 820611 and ask for a free advice session from the Furness Enterprise team.

4. A comprehensive range of business support is available from Furness Enterprise including grants and loans on a discretionary basis.