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By meeting and working with other driven entrepreneurs, you can find the perfect collaborator or mentor to help propel your business forward. That’s why Launchpad regularly offers free networking events and workshops where you can connect with like-minded individuals in your industry.
The morning will have on offer a free, light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of business updates from local businesses and providers. Keynote speakers will be announced soon.
Business Buzz Southend networking sessions are an excellent way to mingle face-to-face with other local businesses in a free-flowing, fun atmosphere. Designed to work with your schedule, there’s no such thing as late with this two-hour drop-in session. Turn up whenever you like before the event closes at 12 noon and stay for 5 minutes ... Read more
In light of a new Industrial Strategy - currently open for consultation - partnerships, between #business and universities, will be key to growing local economies. To find out how to grow those partnerships, join us on 4 December. It was great to speak to many businesses in October at the Ambitious Essex Business Summit, but if you were ... Read more
Businesses and voluntary groups are invited to hear from Joe Chesterton, Executive Director for Finance and Resources and councilors about the council’s budget plans for 2025/26 and beyond. This is your chance to have your say on the council’s budget ahead of formal decisions being made.
Welcome to the International Women's Day Celebration at Metrobank, Southend! Winning Women and Metrobank welcome you to a morning of celebration and fun, appreciating and celebrating ourselves and women worldwide. Saturday 8 March, 10am til 12 noon! Feel free to wear national costume, bring food from your country, whatever fits! Performers welcome! Do bring your children too. Free ... Read more
FSB's BIG networking event is back for 2025! Whether you’re self-employed, a start-up, or simply looking to grow your B2B connections – make sure you join us for FSB’s biggest networking event, ever! At this event : What can you expect at our BIG networking event? You’ll have the opportunity to network with entrepreneurs in small breakout ... Read more
