THE Family Business Network launches its first event on Thursday October 9, when Sam Rayner of creative kitchenware Lakeland Limited, will provide an insight into the Lakeland story.

The event will be held at Lakeland’s Distribution Centre in Kendal.

As well as the opportunity to tour the site and discover more about the operation of the business, Mr Rayner will host a question time session so that businesses can hear first hand from one of the county’s most successful award-winning family businesses.

Businesses interested in becoming involved should visit cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk or call Coulson Associates on 015396 30108 or contact Nikki Park by e-mail to nikki@coulsonassociates.com

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