Kickstart your new year by connecting with the right people and the right support to supercharge your business growth.
The LLEP Business Gateway Growth Hub is inviting business owners and managers to a free networking and business support event on 17 January. Whether you are just starting in business or want to take the next big step towards growth, this event will connect you with a variety of useful contacts and resources in an informal and friendly setting.
Our special guest speaker is Maria Peggs, an award-winning Business Mentor, Facilitator and Board Adviser. Maria has been supporting ambitious business owners or groups of entrepreneurs who require specialist business skills and direction to achieve their growth potential for over 30 years.
The morning also includes updates from the Business Gateway, support provider pitches, a marketplace and a round table chat on current business challenges.
Who should attend?
If you are a small to medium-sized business owner or manager in Leicester and Leicestershire, looking for tools, tips and information to grow, this event is for you.
What to expect
- Get updates on support from the Business Gateway and local providers.
- Learn how to boost your growth and productivity.
- Engage with other business owners and share experiences.
- Visit the marketplace for further help and advice.
Benefits of attending
- Signposting to current business support.
- Actionable tips and tools to boost growth.
- Access and information to relevant business contacts in one place.
- Updates from providers including funding available.
- Networking with like-minded business owners.
Outline Agenda (subject to change)
- 09.30 Registration, networking, visit stalls
- 10.00 Welcome and support update
- 10.15 Support Provider pitches
- 10.45 Guest speaker, Award-Winning Business Mentor and Facilitator, Maria Peggs
- 11.00 Break, networking, visit stalls
- 11.30 Roundtable Discussions
- 12.00 Feedback from Roundtables
- 12.30 Lunch and networking
- 14.00 Close
Support Provider Stalls
- British Business Bank
- De Montfort University and DMU Enterprise & Business Services
- Department for Business and Trade
- East Midlands Chamber – Accelerator Programme
- Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
- Leicester City Council
- Leicestershire Business Advice Service
- LUinc.
- NBV Enterprise Solutions
- Sir Thomas White Loan Charity
- University of Leicester School of Business
Take positive action for your business by joining us for this special event. Book your place today!
(If you have any dietary requirements, please include them when booking).
