Networks and groups
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Clubs and groups
Hucknall Business Club is a networking club for local businesses providing support, advice and new business opportunities.
Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 Ltd cater for businesses of all sizes who have an interest in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas. Becoming a member will give you access to substantial resources when you need the support.
Networks
B-Global – The BAME Business Network support BAME businesses in the East Midlands area. B-Global are dedicated to helping black and ethnic minority businesses by providing business support in Nottinghamshire and beyond. Their pioneering business network strives to help every African, Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic heritage business in Nottingham, Derby, and the wider East Midlands area.
Discover Ashfield Town Board is required to oversee the Towns Fund to ensure that there is involvement and engagement with a wide range of people and organisations. The Board also has oversight of the Shared Prosperity Fund. The Board membership has been expanded to include the local MPs, additional community representation and the Integrated Care Partnership. The board serve an advisory function to the Council with regards to the Town Deal funding.
Tech Nottingham is a networking group for people interested in ideas and technology. It is an organisation with the mission to make Nottingham a better place to live and work in technology. Based in the Nottingham city centre they run monthly meetings, run events and work with local organisations to advocate for Nottingham as a place to do business in tech.
University of Nottingham Business Network help businesses to improve performance through events, networking and collaboration with their researchers.
Memberships
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) East Midlands have 12 Regional, National Councils and 16 policy Standing Committees meet every quarter. Engaging over 1000 senior business leaders from over 700 CBI member companies. Through this process their members have a direct say in what they do and how we do it, inputting ideas and evidence to direct our work.
East Midlands Chamber connects, supports and champions businesses and communities across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Members benefit from a wide range of business support services from lobbying and campaigning, helping businesses realise their international trading ambitions, showcasing and market-making activities to workforce training and development.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) help their members succeed in business, they are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by their members, for their members. They offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.
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Clubs and groups
North Notts Business Connections is a networking group has now been running since 2008, it has a strong local business database, excellent connections and an extensive social media reach over 4 platforms. Also responsible for the North Notts Business Show, North Notts Business Awards and North Notts Business Women Awards.
North Notts Business Women Group is a popular monthly lunchtime business networking meeting which is run by North Notts Business Connections.
Retford Business Forum (RBF CIC) are a Community Interest Company, the main objective is to promote Retford, the surrounding villages and area and to increase footfall into the town centre of Retford. RBF CIC is wholly committed to engaging with activities that promote prosperity and community spirit.
Worksop Business Forum are a group of local business people with the interest of improving the town centre. The forum works closely with Bassetlaw District Council to manage town centre events and to make town centre improvements.
Networks
B-Global – The BAME Business Network support BAME businesses in the East Midlands area. B-Global are dedicated to helping black and ethnic minority businesses by providing business support in Nottinghamshire and beyond. Their pioneering business network strives to help every African, Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic heritage business in Nottingham, Derby, and the wider East Midlands area.
Focus Business Club (North Nottinghamshire) is a pay as you go monthly networking group designed for people to come and meet other likeminded people in a relaxed atmosphere, which is more productive for business.
North Notts BID is the second largest BID in the UK, supporting over 1,100 businesses and just under 1,400 hereditaments. All business premises across all business sectors within the district of Bassetlaw are members, apart from those business premises with a rateable value of less than £12,000.
North Notts Manufacturing Network (part of EMMN) is the first local network to launch under the new peer-led East Midlands Manufacturing Network. The role of the new East Midlands Manufacturing Network is to secure the future success of manufacturing in the region by bringing together key knowledge and skills to form a dedicated, supportive peer network.
Tech Nottingham is a networking group for people interested in ideas and technology. It is an organisation with the mission to make Nottingham a better place to live and work in technology. Based in the Nottingham city centre they run monthly meetings, run events and work with local organisations to advocate for Nottingham as a place to do business in tech.
University of Nottingham Business Network help businesses to improve performance through events, networking and collaboration with their researchers.
Memberships
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) East Midlands have 12 Regional, National Councils and 16 policy Standing Committees meet every quarter. Engaging over 1000 senior business leaders from over 700 CBI member companies. Through this process their members have a direct say in what they do and how we do it, inputting ideas and evidence to direct our work.
East Midlands Chamber connects, supports and champions businesses and communities across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Members benefit from a wide range of business support services from lobbying and campaigning, helping businesses realise their international trading ambitions, showcasing and market-making activities to workforce training and development.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) help their members succeed in business, they are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by their members, for their members. They offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.
Do you have any questions or need further business advice?
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Have we missed a club, group or network that you are involved with? Please email BusinessTeam@nottscc.gov.uk and we will look to add your details.
Clubs and groups
The Beeston Business Network gives local businesses opportunities to get together, network and support each other, generate business and referrals between contacts who know and trust each other.
Networks
B-Global – The BAME Business Network support BAME businesses in the East Midlands area. B-Global are dedicated to helping black and ethnic minority businesses by providing business support in Nottinghamshire and beyond. Their pioneering business network strives to help every African, Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic heritage business in Nottingham, Derby, and the wider East Midlands area.
Tech Nottingham is a networking group for people interested in ideas and technology. It is an organisation with the mission to make Nottingham a better place to live and work in technology. Based in the Nottingham city centre they run monthly meetings, run events and work with local organisations to advocate for Nottingham as a place to do business in tech.
University of Nottingham Business Network help businesses to improve performance through events, networking and collaboration with their researchers.
Memberships
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) East Midlands have 12 Regional, National Councils and 16 policy Standing Committees meet every quarter. Engaging over 1000 senior business leaders from over 700 CBI member companies. Through this process their members have a direct say in what they do and how we do it, inputting ideas and evidence to direct our work.
East Midlands Chamber connects, supports and champions businesses and communities across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Members benefit from a wide range of business support services from lobbying and campaigning, helping businesses realise their international trading ambitions, showcasing and market-making activities to workforce training and development.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) help their members succeed in business, they are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by their members, for their members. They offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.
Do you have any questions or need further business advice?
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Have we missed a club, group or network that you are involved with? Please email BusinessTeam@nottscc.gov.uk and we will look to add your details.
Clubs and groups
Gedling Business Partnership support businesses in the area of Gedling Borough and anyone wishing to do business with them. On hold at present and awaiting further updates.
Networks
B-Global – The BAME Business Network support BAME businesses in the East Midlands area. B-Global are dedicated to helping black and ethnic minority businesses by providing business support in Nottinghamshire and beyond. Their pioneering business network strives to help every African, Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic heritage business in Nottingham, Derby, and the wider East Midlands area.
Tech Nottingham is a networking group for people interested in ideas and technology. It is an organisation with the mission to make Nottingham a better place to live and work in technology. Based in the Nottingham city centre they run monthly meetings, run events and work with local organisations to advocate for Nottingham as a place to do business in tech.
University of Nottingham Business Network help businesses to improve performance through events, networking and collaboration with their researchers.
Memberships
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) East Midlands have 12 Regional, National Councils and 16 policy Standing Committees meet every quarter. Engaging over 1000 senior business leaders from over 700 CBI member companies. Through this process their members have a direct say in what they do and how we do it, inputting ideas and evidence to direct our work.
East Midlands Chamber connects, supports and champions businesses and communities across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Members benefit from a wide range of business support services from lobbying and campaigning, helping businesses realise their international trading ambitions, showcasing and market-making activities to workforce training and development.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) help their members succeed in business, they are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by their members, for their members. They offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.
Do you have any questions or need further business advice?
Book your appointment with one of our business advisors
Have we missed a club, group or network that you are involved with? Please email BusinessTeam@nottscc.gov.uk and we will look to add your details.
Clubs and groups
Mansfield Business Breakfast Networking is a well-established networking group in Mansfield. It works on a pay per meeting and they do not have a joining fee.
Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 Ltd cater for businesses of all sizes who have an interest in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas. Becoming a member will give you access to substantial resources when you need the support.
Networks
Mansfield BID is a scheme that is a business led initiative supported by government legislation. It gives local businesses, mainly in the town centre, the power to raise funds locally to be spent on improving their trading environment.
B-Global – The BAME Business Network support BAME businesses in the East Midlands area. B-Global are dedicated to helping black and ethnic minority businesses by providing business support in Nottinghamshire and beyond. Their pioneering business network strives to help every African, Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic heritage business in Nottingham, Derby, and the wider East Midlands area.
Tech Nottingham is a networking group for people interested in ideas and technology. It is an organisation with the mission to make Nottingham a better place to live and work in technology. Based in the Nottingham city centre they run monthly meetings, run events and work with local organisations to advocate for Nottingham as a place to do business in tech.
University of Nottingham Business Network help businesses to improve performance through events, networking and collaboration with their researchers.
Memberships
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) East Midlands have 12 Regional, National Councils and 16 policy Standing Committees meet every quarter. Engaging over 1000 senior business leaders from over 700 CBI member companies. Through this process their members have a direct say in what they do and how we do it, inputting ideas and evidence to direct our work.
East Midlands Chamber connects, supports and champions businesses and communities across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Members benefit from a wide range of business support services from lobbying and campaigning, helping businesses realise their international trading ambitions, showcasing and market-making activities to workforce training and development.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) help their members succeed in business, they are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by their members, for their members. They offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.
Do you have any questions or need further business advice?
Book your appointment with one of our business advisors
Have we missed a club, group or network that you are involved with? Please email BusinessTeam@nottscc.gov.uk and we will look to add your details.
Clubs and groups
Newark Business Club is one of the leading business clubs in the east midlands. They are proactive and influential, working hard with key stakeholders to help create a sustainable business environment. They represent over 1000 members, have an action group, provide strong community engagement and hold monthly meetings.
Networks
B-Global – The BAME Business Network support BAME businesses in the East Midlands area. B-Global are dedicated to helping black and ethnic minority businesses by providing business support in Nottinghamshire and beyond. Their pioneering business network strives to help every African, Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic heritage business in Nottingham, Derby, and the wider East Midlands area.
BIG* (The Big Small Business Network) are an informal business networking group. They promote the very best of business practices with integrity as the basis for all their business dealings and refer business to their members through regular meetings and social events. They hold regular breakfast meetings in Edwinstowe.
Collingham Business Community is a business network that hold regular meetings. These meetings are partly social in nature, providing an opportunity to put faces to names whilst enjoying a relaxing end-of-day drink. These meetings also provide an opportunity to raise any matters that are concerning you or your business, in the knowledge that this will then be carried forward to the right quarters. Conversely, the meetings provide a conduit for keeping business owners up to date with local support and other business opportunities.
Mee and You Networking (Newark) – Formerly Mums in Business Network is a child-friendly networking opportunity for businessmen and women with children based in Newark.
Tech Nottingham is a networking group for people interested in ideas and technology. It is an organisation with the mission to make Nottingham a better place to live and work in technology. Based in the Nottingham city centre they run monthly meetings, run events and work with local organisations to advocate for Nottingham as a place to do business in tech.
University of Nottingham Business Network help businesses to improve performance through events, networking and collaboration with their researchers.
Memberships
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) East Midlands have 12 Regional, National Councils and 16 policy Standing Committees meet every quarter. Engaging over 1000 senior business leaders from over 700 CBI member companies. Through this process their members have a direct say in what they do and how we do it, inputting ideas and evidence to direct our work.
East Midlands Chamber connects, supports and champions businesses and communities across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Members benefit from a wide range of business support services from lobbying and campaigning, helping businesses realise their international trading ambitions, showcasing and market-making activities to workforce training and development.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) help their members succeed in business, they are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by their members, for their members. They offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.
Do you have any questions or need further business advice?
Book your appointment with one of our business advisors
Have we missed a club, group or network that you are involved with? Please email BusinessTeam@nottscc.gov.uk and we will look to add your details.
Clubs and groups
Bingham Business Club is a network and a club for the businesses in and around the Bingham area. They offer members the chance to constructively work together to generate revenue and help address the issues that face local businesses.
East Leake Traders is an alliance of more than 60 retailers and other local businesses. They work to promote a vibrant local economy by marketing what they have to offer to people in East Leake and beyond.
Keyworth Business Group work with Local businesses in Keyworth and surrounding villages. The group is currently on hold until further updates.
Networks
B-Global – The BAME Business Network support BAME businesses in the East Midlands area. B-Global are dedicated to helping black and ethnic minority businesses by providing business support in Nottinghamshire and beyond. Their pioneering business network strives to help every African, Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic heritage business in Nottingham, Derby, and the wider East Midlands area.
East Leake Growth Board has been running since 2018. They work to support and enhance the town centre including highways, sewerage/ drainage and more.
Tech Nottingham is a networking group for people interested in ideas and technology. It is an organisation with the mission to make Nottingham a better place to live and work in technology. Based in the Nottingham city centre they run monthly meetings, run events and work with local organisations to advocate for Nottingham as a place to do business in tech.
University of Nottingham Business Network help businesses to improve performance through events, networking and collaboration with their researchers.
Memberships
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) East Midlands have 12 Regional, National Councils and 16 policy Standing Committees meet every quarter. Engaging over 1000 senior business leaders from over 700 CBI member companies. Through this process their members have a direct say in what they do and how we do it, inputting ideas and evidence to direct our work.
East Midlands Chamber connects, supports and champions businesses and communities across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Members benefit from a wide range of business support services from lobbying and campaigning, helping businesses realise their international trading ambitions, showcasing and market-making activities to workforce training and development.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) help their members succeed in business, they are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by their members, for their members. They offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.
Do you have any questions or need further business advice?
Book your appointment with one of our business advisors
Have we missed a club, group or network that you are involved with? Please email BusinessTeam@nottscc.gov.uk and we will look to add your details.
