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:

17 Jul

Mytton Fold 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“Increasing The Value of Your Business”

Nikki Whittle, Brabners Solicitors

After Lunch Speaker:

“Two Fat Ladies And A Knock At The Door”

Marc McLoughlin, Orca Finance

21 Aug

Mytton Fold 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“Systems for Profit”

Paul Limb, ActionCOACH

After Lunch Speaker:

“From Rocket Scientist to Ultima Thule”

Carl Spencer, Thule Media

25 Sep

Stanley House 11:30 – 14:15

Optional Morning Seminar

(10am coffee for 10:30 start)

“Prevention Is Better Than Cure – Easy Wins For SMEs”

Ian McCulloch, Opus Restructuring & Insolvency

After Lunch Speaker:

“Fighting Life”

Anthony Camm, +24

The next 12 months:

17 Jul

21 Aug

25 Sep

16 Oct

13 Nov

4 Dec

15 Jan

11 Feb

19 Mar

16 Apr

14 May

18 Jun

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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