Building connections and creating opportunities are crucial for any business owner looking to grow their business. Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards; it’s about finding a community that supports your professional journey, provides valuable insights, and offers collaboration opportunities.
Whether you’re new to the world of networking or looking to expand your horizons, here’s a comprehensive list of networking groups that are worth exploring.
BNI
- Where to Book: BNI
Business Network International (BNI) is a referral-based networking group. Head on over to the BNI website to find a chapter near you.
Business Buzz (Banbury, Coventry, Warwick, Leamington)
- Where to Book: Business Buzz
Business Buzz offers informal, monthly networking across several locations including Banbury, Coventry, Warwick, and Leamington. With a relaxed approach, it’s ideal for business owners seeking flexible, drop-in networking.
Circle Networks
- Where to Book: Circle Networks
This network offers a more personal approach to building connections, focusing on helping business owners create meaningful professional relationships.
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce (CW-Chamber)
- Where to Book:CW Chamber Events
The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce runs a series of events designed to connect businesses and foster growth across the region.
Coventry & Warwickshire Champions (CW-Champions)
- Where to Book: CW Champions
A bi-monthly event series, ideal for business leaders in the area looking to collaborate and share insights.
Coventry & Warwickshire First (CW-First)
- Where to Book: CW First
A group of professional services firms that share best practices and insights into the Coventry and Warwickshire business community.
Kenilworth Chamber of Trade
- Where to Book: Kenilworth Chamber of Trade
A supportive network for Kenilworth-based businesses, helping them connect and grow through various events and initiatives.
FindaBiz
- Where to Book: FindaBiz Networking
Known for its positive and supportive environment, FindaBiz is open to all businesses looking to network and grow.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) – Warwick/Leamington & Coventry
- Where to Book: FSB
The FSB hosts a series of local events tailored for small business owners, with regular opportunities in Warwick, Leamington, and Coventry.
Ladies First Professional Development
- Where to Book:Ladies First
Ladies First focuses on empowering women in business through professional development events. Their networking events are perfect for women looking to expand their networks.
Leamington Business Network
- Where to Book: Leamington Business Network
A Leamington-based network focused on providing local businesses with valuable networking opportunities.
Talk Business
- Where to Book: Talk Business UK Events
Operating across multiple locations like Coventry, Leamington, and Banbury, Talk Business provides multiple networking formats. Talk Business UK is currently running both LIVE meetings and a few VIRTUAL ones on Zoom, so there is something to suit everyone.
Midland Business Network
- Where to Book: Midland Business Network
A platform offering networking and exhibition opportunities to businesses across the Midlands.
Screen Pop Digital Networking
- Where to Book: Screen Pop
Perfect for digital marketers and tech-savvy entrepreneurs, Screenpop offers virtual networking opportunities.
The Owners’ Network
- Where to Book: The Owners Network
A relaxed, exclusive networking group specifically for business owners, The Owners’ Network host monthly keynote speakers at their breakfast events, ideal for those looking to develop both personally and professionally. Perfect for those seeking advice and camaraderie from fellow business owners.
Women Who
- Where to Book: Woman Who
Empowering women in business, this group provides opportunities for women entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and support each other through networking events and workshops.
LoveBiz
- Where to Book:LoveBiz Networking
Empowering women in business, LoveBiz offer brunch and lunch events as well as workshops and training throughout the year on subjects you need to keep your business growing.
Phoenix
- Where to Book:Business Networking Events in Birmingham – Phoenix Business Club –
Held in and around some of the most prestigious hotspots in Birmingham, these events provide local business owners with the opportunity to meet and network with like-minded individuals.
4Networking
- Where to Book: Contact 4Networking
One of the most recognised business networking organizations in the UK, offering meetings across various formats. It’s a great space to meet like-minded entrepreneurs.
With so many fantastic networking groups out there, there’s something for every business owner. Whether you’re looking to build connections locally or just want to grab a coffee and chat with like-minded entrepreneurs, these groups offer plenty of opportunities. So why not give a few a try? You never know where a good conversation might lead!