Cluster Name: Pennine Lancashire ICT Cluster

Cluster Area: Pennine Lancashire

Cluster History:
The Pennine Lancashire ICT Cluster, formerly the East Lancashire Digital Alliance, is a consortium of companies working in the digital and creative industries in Pennine Lancashire, supported by the Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, UCLAN, Business Link Lancashire and InfoLab21.

The Pennine Lancashire ICT Cluster acts as a gateway to the skills of the digital and creative industry in East Lancashire helping local companies source innovative business solutions to meet the needs of a changing market place whilst providing a supportive, collaborative community for our members. The Pennine Lancashire ICT Cluster is looking to involve all types of businesses in the area and believes collaboration through technology and knowledge to be an essential asset on the road to growth and success.   

The Pennine Lancashire ICT Cluster is currently seeking new members to expand this cluster. Contact details may be found at the bottom of this page. 

Cluster Skills Set:
Supply of Hardware, Software Development, Web Design, Secure Ecommerce, Ebusiness Systems, Accounting Solutions, CAD Systems, Document management, Internet Marketing and many other facets of the Digital Industry.

Average Meeting Frequency: Every 2 Months

Meeting Location:
Meetings are held alternately at the Blackburn Technology Management Centre and the UCLAN's Burnley Campus.

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Current Chairperson: TBA

	Contact: Nick Clarkson Business Link Adviser (Digital & Creative) Business Link Northwest M: 07795 367450 E: nick.clarkson@businesslinknw.co.uk
Nick Clarkson is the BLNW Digital and Creative Sector Adviser for Pennine Lancashire. He has 17 years experience in the video games industry. Nick's previous roles have been in Development, Design, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Corporate Affairs and Licensing - all on a global level.