Find out why nearly 50 local business owners have joined thebestofbarrowandfurness in the past 8 months. Come and join us for a networking event with a difference this month at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel.

This article shows how popular some of the local businesses in Barrow and Furness are. The response to the "14 Days of Love" campaign put Barrow and Furness businesses on the map!

This is your chance to declare your undying love for a business in and around Barrow and Furness.

Local business coach Ian Petty is helping to raise the profile of SAFA (Self-harm Awareness for the Furness Area) by helping the group with its fundraising activities using the ActionCoach system

6 great reasons why joining ActionClub can help your business grow in 2010. Join Ian Petty from Action Coach and other like minded business owners who want to make sure their businesses grow in the new year and they can enjoy quality time too!

A chance to enjoy a proper Christmas tree without breaking the bank to do so. Visit the Crooklands Garden Centre in Barrow-in-Furness

Pied Piper Northern Limited give the lowdown on the brown rat

The Charity Business Breakfast Club present Paula Randell as the Queens of Rock! Local singer turned cabaret star Paula Randell is Tina Turner and Cher on Saturday the 14th of November at the Bluebird Club Barrow in Furness

Having a Bonfire Party - make sure you follow these safety tips from SOA Safety to avoid any accidents on the night. Always follow the Fire works safety code and if possible go to an organised event - see details of bonfire parties on thebestof.

Find out more about the Love Barrow Project from Val Holden - Barrow Borough Councils regeneration officer and author of this blog.