Shaping The Future of Newcastle-under-Lyme

With a focus on innovation and working relationships within the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough, our Business Festival, ‘Shaping the Future’, is focused on delivering an event to support all businesses, entrepreneurs and people who want to start a new venture.

Join us for an engaging programme featuring guest speakers, interactive workshops, networking opportunities and business showcases. Together, we’ll celebrate and advance the collaborative efforts of local organisations that are driving progress in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Be a part of shaping the future of our vibrant community.

#NULShapingtheFuture

DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA PDF

Inspiring stories from guest speakers

Read all the speaker Bio’s here

Explore our events & workshops

Discover diverse events and workshops that cater to your interests. Join us for networking, learning and fun. Mark your calendars now!

DAY 1

Monday | Entrepreneurs Launch Day

Mar 10, 2025

DAY 2

Tuesday | Innovation Expo Day

Mar 11, 2025

DAY 3

Wednesday | Business Network Day

Mar 12, 2025

DAY4

Thursday | Women in Business Day

mar 13 2025

DAY 5 Friday | Open Door Business Day

Mar 14, 2025

This is a great opportunity to open your doors and showcase what your organization offers as a supplier, recruiter or just a different way of marketing yourself. You can provide guided tours of your offices, facilities, or production areas, giving visitors an inside look at your services. Most importantly, it’s a chance to highlight current job openings and connect with potential candidates in person.

Here are our list of Open Door Businesses:

Divinity Studio

www.divinitystudio.co.uk
17 Brunswick Street,Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1HF
Google Maps

Benx Ltd

www.benx.co.uk
Unit 25-27 Rosevale Road, Parkhouse Industrial Estate West, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7EF
Google Maps

Thompson Wright Limited

www.thompsonwright.co.uk
Ebenezer House, Ryecroft, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 2BE
Google Maps

Newcastle Town FC

www.newcastletownfc.co.uk
Buckmaster Avenue, ST53BX
Roe Lane Playing Fields, ST53PH
Google Maps

Brampton Museum & The Little Vintage Tea Room

www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/hire
Brampton Road, Newcastle, ST5 0QP
Google Maps

Philip Astley Centre

www.philipastley.org.uk
25 Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2AE.
Google Maps

The Clubhouse Stoke Ltd

www.theclubhousestoke.com
104 High Street, NUL, ST5 1PT
Google Maps

Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council (10am-12pm)

https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/property/retail-premises-available-let
Kidsgrove Town Hall Community Hub
Google Maps

The Hair House

www.thehairhouse.online
53 high street, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1PN
Google Maps

Essential Skills Workshops

Delivered by NSCG Newcastle College

As part of the Newcastle-under-Lyme ‘Shaping the Future’ Business Festival, Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is pleased to offer adult learners the chance to get involved in a selection of introductory essential skills workshops.

These insightful sessions will run at Keele in Town by our dedicated adult learning team, who will be on hand to give attendees a taster of what’s on offer to learners aged 19+ across the Borough.

Find out more and book your place

Book your place today

Book your ticket now for the days you wish to attend and also reserve your market stall place for Monday (Entrepreneurs Day) in the town centre.

Book your Business Festival and workshop

Book your Market Stall place

Event Venue Map

INTO (Inspiring New Travel Options) is an Active Travel scheme run by Staffordshire County Council, based in Newcastle-under-Lyme. They will be offering Ebikes to help get you from the College on Monday and Wednesday into the town centre. Find out more here and how to book your transport.

INTO (Inspiring New Travel Options) Active Travel scheme