Chamber Meeting Spaces ARE open! 

A brand-new purpose-built training and conference centre has opened in the heart of Preston’s bustling business district, just minutes from the motorway. 

Away from the city centre, but close enough to be at the heart of the business community, the venue is becoming one of the go-to places in the county. 

Since its opening, it has attracted dozens of businesses from across the county which have used the facility to promote their work, hot-desking facilities, team meetings and corporate away days. 

The purpose-built facilities are designed to support Lancashire’s thriving business community by providing flexible, professional spaces for meetings, events, workshops, and private hire. 

Equipped with modern amenities and high-spec interiors, the new spaces offer an ideal setting for businesses of all sizes to connect, collaborate and grow.

The new Chamber Meeting Spaces reflect the organisation’s commitment to fostering a strong and connected business environment across the region. With increasing demand for flexible, high-quality venues for both internal and external use, the Fulwood location offers a strategic and accessible hub for professionals.

It has already been used for company away-days and has been praised for its professional and business-like approach for all types of activities. 

A year in the making, Chamber Meeting Spaces was open at the start of the summer with a guest list which included Chamber members and special guests who have contributed to the business support organisation. 

One of the first organisations to use the facilities was Preston-based business, Roccia, who’s spokesman said: “Roccia held an Away Day at the Chamber Spaces in April and found the venue to be ideal for our needs. 

“The staff were helpful during our preparation for the event, the room and technical equipment worked well on the day, and the team were welcoming and friendly. 

“We look forward to holding another event there sometime in the future, and hope other local businesses support the Chambers where they have the opportunity.”

Speaker of the House of Commons, and Chorley MP, Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP was joined by over 50 members of the Chamber’s business community to open the new centre at their headquarters in Fulwood, Preston. 

Sir Lindsay praised the Chamber for investing in local infrastructure that directly supports enterprise and economic development.

He added: “Lancashire has always been a place of innovation and entrepreneurship. These new spaces are a fantastic example of how local organisations like the Chamber are helping to power that forward.

“The proud county is the beating heart for small to medium-sized businesses and this excellent new centre can help them grow and prosper. People always tell me London is where to wealth is made, but I always tell them it’s Lancashire!”

The new spaces include the President’s Suite – a fully-equipped boardroom where strategic decisions will be made; the Lancastrian Suite, a versatile meeting lounge, and the Raynor Suite, dedicated to non-executive director of the Chamber for his passion and commitment to the business community. There’s also a members lounge which is free-to-use for Chamber members and the ideal place to catch up over a coffee or to use as a casual workspace when businesses require a change of scenery. 

Dawn Cheetham, President of the NWL Chamber, said: “We’re delighted to open our new Chamber Meeting Spaces and to have Sir Lindsay here to do the honours. These facilities have been designed with our members in mind — to be practical, professional, and welcoming. 

“Whether you’re hosting a board meeting, delivering a training session, or running a networking event, these spaces are here to support the local business community.”

The spaces are now open for bookings and available for hire to both members and non-members, with a range of room configurations, AV options, and catering packages available.

For more information or to book a space, please email chamberevents@lancschamber.co.uk