Allerdale’s head of economic development Nik Hardy will set out the council’s new strategy for economic growth.

He will be joined at the event by Mark Telford, managing director of Forth Engineering.

Mr Telford, a former businessperson of the year in the CN Group Business awards, will give his perspective on the area’s potential as well as updating people on Forth’s continuing success.

There will also be presentations from Sally Phillips of Chimney Sweep and Joanne Holborn of Baines Wilson who will brief businesses on the legal pitfalls of social media.

The Business Breakfast, brought to you by Connecting Cumbria, is a free event at Lakes College, Workington.