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

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

2025
March
Live Event
Wednesday 12th

12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.30am
The Queen At Chester Hotel, City Road, Chester, CH
After a drinks reception and pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners or directors for a 2 course lunch.
Seminar: From Invisible to Influential: How to Create Content That Connects
April
Live Event
Wednesday 2nd

12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.30am
Forest Hills Hotel, Overton Hill, Frodsham, WA6 6H
After a drinks reception and pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners or directors for a 2 course lunch.
Seminar: From Network Meeting To Earth Shot Prize Nominees
May
Live Event
Wednesday 14th

12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start -
Mercure
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 12th March 2025

Networking Events' Seminar Topics

Seminar: From Invisible to Influential: How to Create Content That Connects
Presenter - Gareth Williams
In todays fast-paced business world, its not enough to just show up you need to stand out! But how do you do that without feeling like you constantly selling? This talk will explore how to transform your networking and marketing by creating content that truly connects. Using the Chemistry Framework, you?ll learn how to craft videos, posts, and conversations that showcase your personality, build trust, and turn casual connections into long-term business relationships.

Have you ever wondered why some videos spark instant engagement while others fizzle out? It?s not rocket science, but it does take the right formula. That?s where the CHEMISTRY Framework comes in.







Just like the perfect chemical reaction, creating impactful video content requires the right elements in the right proportions. The CHEMISTRY Framework is your step-by-step guide to mastering the art and science of video marketing, turning complex ideas into crystal-clear messages that connect, engage, and convert.

About The Presenter (One Paragraph):

Hi, I?m Gareth Williams, and if there?s one thing you should know about me, it?s this: ideas are my superpower.

My busy brain is a constant fizz of creativity, always looking for fresh, exciting ways to tell a story or solve a problem. Energy? I?ve got it in buckets. Vision? It?s my specialty. I?ve built my own successful business, so my ideas are tried and tested. I know what works, how to create a pattern interrupt and use creative ideas to stand out and breathe fresh life into marketing.

Now, I want to help businesses like yours shine by turning your stories into content that connects with your audience on a human level.

From vodcasts to testimonial videos to finding clever ways to repurpose your existing content, I bring a mix of boundless enthusiasm, strategic thinking, and a knack for making the process fun. Here?s the thing: I believe every business has a story worth telling. My job? To help you tell yours in a way that?s authentic, engaging, and totally you.

What?s in it for you when you work with me?

Clarity and Confidence: My knack for seeing the bigger picture means you?ll have a clear vision and actionable steps.
Authentic Connections: Through heartfelt storytelling, I?ll help you connect with your audience on a deeper level.
Less Stress, More Spark: I?ll handle the creative heavy lifting, you can focus on what you do best.

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

Seminar start - 10.30am
The Queen At Chester Hotel, City Road, Chester, CH
Seminar: From Network Meeting To Earth Shot Prize Nominees
Presenter - Martin Lee
An informal chat in the queue for bacon rolls at a Networking Meeting led to Martin accepting a role as Executive Chair of a new start up

3 years of utilising 40 years of business experience ? what works and what doesn?t with Millennials.
The highs and lows which kept us learning every day
Do?s and Don?ts
Capturing our first investment
Government Grants ? good and bad
Securing our first sales
Lessons

I have accumulated 44 years business experience; having held senior positions in the aerospace industry for 20 years, in the public sector for 8 years and been a successful business owner and Chair/NED for the last 15 years.

In April 2022 I was appointed Executive Chair of an ambitious start up business in renewable energy. Enturi has secured ?301,000 of private investment and over ?551,000 in Government grants as well as a number of significant business awards/packages. I have increased the size of the Board, mentored both the co-founders. brought in new private investors and worked with legal, finance, HR and tax advisors.

My particular skills sets are leadership development and a detailed focus on the tools and techniques to deliver great customer service.


Live Event
Wednesday 2nd April
12:00 Start - 14:00 End

Seminar start - 10.30am
Forest Hills Hotel, Overton Hill, Frodsham, WA6 6H
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What our
members and
visitors say...

A highly professionally run networking group with great calibre of attendees - highly recommended!
Sandy Rees
Top Notch PA Solutions
I have been a member of The Business Network Chester from the start and always come away from the seminars and lunches with great new connections, leads and a feeling that I am getting to know the business community in Chester more and more with every visit. At Clatterbridge Cancer Research our approach is very much long term and that suits the ethos of BNC, it?s not about hard sell and more about long term relationships and building up connections. This year Tracy has gone above and beyond and took part in our major fundraising event Come Dancing, as you would expect she gave it 110% and is our reigning champion! Huge thank you to Tracy and Hayley for really making us welcome every month and bringing a real benefit to the team at CCR
Laura Irving
Clatterbridge Cancer Research
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