Networking Events
Networking is a great way to meet like-minded individuals and build new business relationships. Crucially it can be a highly cost-effective way to generate new business leads. Corporate networking events can also be a great platform to spread the word about your new venture across the local business community.
There are plenty of free networking events taking place across the North West for you to choose from. Here is a selection of free and fee paying networking groups:
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The Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 200,000 members across 33 regions and 194 branches.
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Shout Network
Shout Network offers a range of business to business services based on the needs of local companies. With free and paid for events at various times of the day, Shout caters for every individuals budget and diary. Please have a look at the Shout Network website for the latest local events.
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Bizset Networking
Bizset is a very friendly and relaxed meeting with the emphasis on attendee interaction throughout, but especially with a section called the ‘board you can’t afford’™ which gives anyone present the chance to bring a business problem/ issue to the table for the other attendees to comment and advise on. Also you get a chance of 4 face to face 10 minute business meetings with any of the businesses in the room.
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Central Lancashire Business Club
Central Lancashire Business Club has been providing a supportive networking and social environment for the business community in the Leyland, Chorley and Preston area for over 20 years. It provides a forum for members to discuss matters affecting their business and benefit from the knowledge of a wide variety of speakers.
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Central Lancashire Business Events
FREE Business networking and advice events organised by Preston, South Ribble and Chorley Councils along with Orvia Group.
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Pink Link Ladies
Pink Link Ladies is an online community for ladies in business. Connect with like minded women to help build your network and share knowledge and experiences. Local networking groups are available in the North West.
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Wyred Up for Business
Specifically for businesses operating in Wyre Borough. Search the online directory to find companies, register your details to find clients. Come along to a range of events and network. Benefit from support and advice - make Wyred Up work for you !
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Downtown Preston in Business
Downtown Preston in Business was formed in 2007 as a membership organisation which would provide fresh and independent leadership to the private sector by articulating the views of its members to the public sector.
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The Business Network
Attracting senior decision makers to the monthly, lunchtime events, the unique, professional and business focussed format offers an effective environment for building close working links and establishing that invaluable "support network" of business contacts. |
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The British Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the national body for a powerful and influential Network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK; a Network that directly serves not only its member businesses but the wider business community.
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pro•manchester
pro•manchester is a corporate membership organisation representing the 240,000 employed in the financial and professional service community in and around Greater Manchester.
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