CREATIVE business people will be discussing their prospects at an event being held at Hawkshead Brewery, Staveley, on Tuesday, November 18, from 6pm-8pm.

Is your creative business recession proof? will give local creative businesses a chance to network and contribute to a discussion on how Cumbrian designers and craft businesses could be affected by the economic downturn, and how to take advantage of any opportunities. Speakers include Rachel Smart, a creative business consultant.

The event is being organised by Design Initiative, a business support organisation covering the North West, and the event is being funded by Cumbria County Council and Arts Council North West.

Businesses can also book one-to-one sessions, lasting one hour, with Rachel Smart during Tuesday afternoon at the Kendal offices of Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency.

Sessions and the evening event can be booked by visiting www.prospernw.org.uk.