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:

16 Jan

Mytton Fold 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“What Is Your Jewellery Really Worth?”

Helen Dimmick and Philip Ainsworth, Ainsworth Jewellers

After Lunch Speaker:

“Journey to Lancashire”

Tim Mitchell, Community Foundation for Lancashire

13 Feb

Mytton Fold 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“Empowering Businesses to Embrace Digital and Cyber Innovation”

Gemma Collins, Cyber Foundry, Lancaster Uni.

After Lunch Speaker:

“One Alsatian, Three Women and an NHS Ward in Lockdown”

Vicky Lomas, Adele Carr Recruitment

20 Mar

Stanley House 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“How To Read Your Balance Sheet (And Those Of Your Competitors)

Pauline Healey, Logical BI

After Lunch Speaker:

“Fighting Life”

Anthony Camm, +24

The next 12 months:

16 Jan

13 Feb

20 Mar

24 Apr

15 May

12 Jun

17 Jul

25 Aug

25 Sep

16 Oct

13 Nov

4 Dec

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.

(c) Copyright 2025 – Karen Tems Ltd t/a The Business Network Central & East Lancashire.