Melton Mowbray BID and Melton Borough Council invite local businesses to attend the second Business Forum taking place on Tuesday 9th September 2025 from 5pm at the Melton Borough Council Offices, Parkside.
An opportunity for Melton businesses in Melton to come together, share ideas and strengthen their local community. There will be range of guest speakers who will be available to offer advice and support in key areas including social media, fire safety, insurance, health and safety, tourism, and more.
What to Expect:
• Speak directly to experts who can help boost your business and answer your specific questions.
• We welcome ‘Leicestershire Promotions’ – Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2025
• Short talks, covering the vision for the town centre, community safety, business coaching and other topics designed to support your growth and resilience.
• Opportunities for networking and collaboration with fellow local business owners
• Introducing Guest Speaker Alex Wright – MD of creative marketing agency – Knapton Wright
Alex Wright
A degree in Architecture, Planning and the Built Environment isn’t usually the starting point for a career in marketing, but Alex first took an interest in communication and human behaviour when studying at The Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL.
Developing an understanding of how and why people moved through urban spaces ultimately led to setting up a marketing agency, Knapton Wright, that works with brands that put people and the planet first. The road from UCL to Knapton Wright included stops at Facebook shortly after it landed in the UK, a leading social media ad agency and the University of Westminster, all of which combined to give Alex a deeper understanding of marketing strategy, working with SMEs and multinational brands alike.
