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

Event dates for the next 12 months

24 Sep

15 Oct

12 Nov

10 Dec

21 Jan

11 Feb

18 Mar

15 Apr

13 May

17 Jun

15 Jul

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.

Spotlight on the next 3 events

24 Sep

Mytton Fold 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“Family Finances – Navigating the Bank of Mum and Dad”

Phillip Rhodes, Christine Thornley and Steph Kerr, Irwin Mitchell

After Lunch Speaker:

“Leaving the Faith, Finding My Future: How Resilience, Recovery, and Reinvention Fuel My Drive for Apprenticeship Opportunities”

Hannah Baker, Blackburn College

15 Oct

Stanley House 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“Is Your Marketing Cutting Through the Noise? Strategies To Stand Out In A Crowded Market”

Kathryn Bistacchi, Definition Consulting

 

After Lunch Speaker:

“The Room Wasn’t Built For Me – So I Built My Own”

Claire Buckle, Ability Consultancy

12 Nov

Stanley House 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“How Financable Is Your Business”

Marc McLoughlin, Orca Finance

 

After Lunch Speaker:

“Lifting The Veil”

Amal Loring, MBD Coaching

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.