Meet

Lancashire Business owners and senior decision makers

Learn

From each other to solve business challenges

Build

New relationships and opportunities

Grow

Your confidence, your profile and your business

Monthly networking events with around 100 businesses, in the heart of Lancashire.

Since 2009, The Business Network Central & East Lancashire has been the go to event for expanding your professional reach with likeminded business owners.

A monthly event with structured networking and a fantastic 2 course lunch in sumptuous surroundings. The optional morning seminar is a great opportunity to learn and acquire new skills.

We encourage a wide depth and breadth of sectors, from charities to legal, professional services to digital marketing, and everything in between.

Upcoming Events:

24 Apr

Stanley House 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“What To Say, What Not To Say – How To Support Bereavement and Grief In The Workplace”

Catherine Best, The Grief Recovery Institute

After Lunch Speaker:

“Don’t judge a book by it’s cover – From Council Estate to the Boardroom”

Kathryn Bistacci, Definition Consulting

22 May

Mytton Fold 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“Recruitment – You’ve Been Doing It All Wrong”

Neil Johns, MERJE

After Lunch Speaker:

“Late Bloomer: Finding Focus at 50”

Alison McMath, Photography

12 Jun

Stanley House 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“When Is A Website Not A Website”

Matthew Lincoln, Northern Monkey Creative Media

After Lunch Speaker:

“Burnout, Breakdowns & Bold New Beginnings”

Amanda Robinson, Health Steps

The next 12 months:

20 Mar

24 Apr

22 May

12 Jun

17 Jul

21 Aug

25 Sep

16 Oct

13 Nov

4 Dec

15 Jan

12 Feb

Watch The Business Network in Action

Is it right for me, or my business?

Listen to our members:

Helen Dimmick

Gemologist & Diamond Grader

Noormohamed Valli

The Therapy Company

Liz Hardwick

Digienable

Your Host

Karen Tems has been involved since the very beginning.   An expert host and facilitator, Karen’s passion is in bringing people together; helping Lancashire’s business owners to forge lasting and productive business relationships.

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