Cyber security & economic growth on the agenda for InvestSefton’s next Financial & Professional sector event
17 April 2026 2 min read
Sefton’s Financial & Professional sector businesses are being invited to the next InvestSefton networking group, at Southport & Birkdale Sports Club on Wednesday 29th April.
Prevent cyber-attacks
At the event, guest speaker Paul Benson from the North West Cyber Resilience Centre will be talking about how businesses can prevent cyber-attacks and building resilience.
And Nigel Wilcock from specialist economic development consultancy Mickledore will be speaking about economic development in the Liverpool City Region.
Networking
The event lasts from 8.15am to 10 am and breakfast is included. It will be followed with an opportunity for more networking and a business marketplace.
To secure their free place, businesses should email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk or call the team on 0151 934 3452.
Latest expert updates and advice
Mike Mullin, Sefton Council’s Head of Business Growth & Investment, said: “Our Financial & Professional sector businesses events are open to any financial or professional business, such as accountants, solicitors, estate agents and surveyors, based in Sefton.
“They are relaxed and informal and are a great opportunity to meet with people in our sector and to hear the latest expert updates and advice from our guest speakers.”
Run by InvestSefton, the Financial & Professional Network meets twice a year.
InvestSefton
InvestSefton is the Council’s service that supports new and existing local businesses and helps attract new investment and job creation across the Borough. The team offers a wide range of services ranging from help with finding a new property to identifying potential sources of funding. They work with businesses of all sizes and sectors and can provide general business advice as well as individually tailored assistance.
Anyone wanting to find out more about how the InvestSefton can help support their business, can visit www.investsefton.com or contact the team on 0151 934 3452 or investsefton@sefton.gov.uk.
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