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
16 Jul
13 Aug
24 Sep
15 Oct
12 Nov
10 Dec
21 Jan
11 Feb
18 Mar
15 Apr
13 May
17 Jun
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
16 Jul
Mytton Fold 11:30 – 14:15
Optional Morning Seminar
(10am coffee for 10:30 start)
“How Not To Build A Website – What Could Possibly Go Wrong!”
Carl Spencer, Thule Media
After Lunch Speaker:
“From Chaos to Clarity”
Tom Smith, Complete Online
13 Aug
Longridge House 11:30 – 14:15
Optional Morning Seminar
(10am coffee for 10:30 start)
“AI for Business”
Ram Gupta and Joe Makepeace, Nybble
After Lunch Speaker:
“Sailing 60’s & Saassy 70’s”
Catherine Dobson, DECAMA
24 Sep
Longridge House 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
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.