Build and forge new relationships, and raise your own profile

Make valuable new connections as well as gain fresh insights from our monthly seminars

We help members establish and develop a network of supportive and knowledgeable senior contacts, as well as make their expertise more visible. However, before we can do that you need to attend one of our events and discover for yourself why members find our format so relevant.

Calendar of Events

Our forthcoming events are listed below. Part knowledge-share, part networking, our 90-minute, online lunchtime events offer you the ideal opportunity to engage with a diverse group of senior decision-makers in a business-focussed environment.

Agenda
10.00am – Registration for seminar plus an opportunity to grab a coffee/network
10.30am – Pre-lunch seminar begins
11.30am – Drinks reception courtesy for our sponsor
12.30pm – Lunch
13.40pm – Post lunch talk
13.50pm – Spin the wheel
14.00pm – Meeting closes but stay to network and carry out those important 1-2-1s

This month’s sponsor is Think Organisation

For your first, exploratory, visit you can choose to book one of our next three events.

2024
January
Live Event
Wednesday 15th

12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.30am
The Queen At Chester Hotel, City Road, Chester, CH
After a drinks reception/pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners/directors for a 2 course lunch.
Seminar: Getting fit for 2025
February
Live Event
Wednesday 12th

12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.30 am
TBA
After a drinks reception/pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners/directors for a 2 course lunch.
Seminar: Through my Eyes: An Inclusive Director
March
Live Event
Wednesday 12th

12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start -
The Queen At Chester Hotel, City Road, Chester, CH
After a drinks reception/pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners/directors for a 2 course lunch.
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Present a seminar

Our seminar presenters are drawn from the membership. Delivering a seminar offers a great opportunity for you to showcase your expertise and increase your profile within the membership and beyond.

If you are interested in presenting at one of our networking events, please get in touch.

Call 01244 726 670
or email: simon.edmondson@business-network.co.uk

Come and join us at our
Next Event
Wednesday 15th January 2025

Networking Events' Seminar Topics

Seminar: Getting fit for 2025
Presenter - Steve Chaney of Elysium Fitness
Live Event
Wednesday 15th January
12:00 Start - 14:00 End

Seminar start - 10.30am
The Queen At Chester Hotel, City Road, Chester, CH
Seminar: Through my Eyes: An Inclusive Director
Presenter - Catherine Riley

24per cent people in the UK have a disability so creating an inclusive workplace is critical. Despite recent improvements in legislation there is still a huge disparity for people who are disabled. This includes lower employment rates. Directors have legal, statutory and moral responsibilities for ensuring workplaces are inclusive for all. However, it can be difficult for Directors to know where to start. Currently 80per cent of disabled people have a hidden disability which covers a wide range of physical and mental conditions that are not visible or immediately obvious.

Join us for insights from Cath who will help you gain awareness from her lived experiences, learn practical strategies for inclusion which you can use in your workplace to help you create a culture where all contributions are valued.

Navigating the professional landscape as a severely sight-impaired individual with a hidden disability has profoundly shaped my understanding of the challenges and prejudices that people like me often face. This personal journey inspired me to develop a specialised training and consultation service dedicated to promoting disability inclusion within organisations. Leveraging my unique perspective, I offer insightful guidance and practical strategies to help teams recognise and value the contributions of all employees, regardless of visible or hidden disabilities. My services include tailored workshops, comprehensive consultations, and engaging guest speaking engagements, all designed to dismantle misconceptions surrounding hidden disabilities.




My goal is to empower organisations to cultivate truly inclusive cultures where every team member can thrive. By focusing on awareness, empathy, and proactive inclusion practices, I strive to transform workplaces into environments where diversity is not just acknowledged but celebrated. Following so many negative personal experiences, I am now passionate about collaborating with organisations to create more inclusive and understanding workplaces, enhancing both employee satisfaction and organisational success.

Live Event
Wednesday 12th February
12:00 Start - 14:00 End

Seminar start - 10.30 am
TBA
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What our
members and
visitors say...

I can't believe it's been a year already! I have nothing but praise for the Chester Network and the hard work Tracy and Hayley put into it - it shows and I am happy to renew my membership - NOW INTO MY 10TH YEAR ! Having been a member for over 10 years says it all, the network works! It is there to create genuine connections and long term business relationships amongst the members. Not only has the network brought in new business for me, it has also been there as a support in times of change and to work out through any dilemmas. I would strongly recommend becoming a member.
Maja Kenney
Maja Kenney
The Business Network is a great example of how fruitful networking events should be run. The meetings are structured to allow you to discuss opportunities with a range of senior business people without feeling under pressure to deliver instant referrals. I look forward to the events each month as I know how beneficial they can be
Tracy North
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