Introducing Innovate + Influence, Preston

Introducing Innovate + Influence Preston - a new magazine focused on telling the stories of interesting things people, organisations and what businesses are doing in tech, digital, and cyber in and around Preston.

Produced for Invest Preston, this magazine is part of the work being undertaken by Shirah Bamber, the Innovation Ambassador appointed by Preston City Council.

The pilot issue, published this week, contains Q & As with local entrepreneurs and stories from local businesses and educational institutes, including Moor Park High School & Sixth Form, Cardinal Newman Sixth Form and the University of Central Lancashire. Alongside these, there is insight and reflection on what else is going on in the area.

The magazine's home is on the Invest Preston website, but has been shared with partners to reach a much wider audience. It will also be used on social media to promote the city and the sector.

Valerie Wise, Cabinet Member for Community Wealth Building at Preston City Council said:

"We are thrilled to be able to unveil this magazine, which has been a work in progress for the last few months.

We have the fortunate problem of having too many stories to choose from to include in a single issue, and look forward to continuing to work with local businesses, organisations, and partners to raise the profile of innovation taking place across Preston."

Innovation Ambassador, Shirah Bamber, said:

"Preston is a powerhouse of innovation - it's in our blood, and makes up a large part of our heritage.

It's been really exciting to speak to the various individuals, businesses, and teams who are doing really interesting things across tech, digital, and cyber throughout the city. Innovation comes out in so many different shapes and sizes, and is not just for "pure tech" type companies - it has been great to see how even the most traditional businesses are evolving."

Any individuals or businesses who are interested in sharing their stories about interesting things they are doing in tech, digital or cyber in Preston should email innovation@preston.gov.uk.

Notes to the editor

• For further information please contact Shirah Bamber - shirah@almaonline.co.uk / 07742189713
• Any individuals or businesses who are interested in sharing their stories about interesting things they are doing in tech, digital or cyber in Preston should email innovation@preston.gov.uk
• To find out more about what's happening with this project, follow Preston Innovates on LinkedIn
• Read Innovate + Influence Preston, Issue 1
• For wider information see Preston Innovates