Business networking in Leicestershire and surrounding counties

As a help to my colleagues in the local business community I've tried to develop a list of business networking groups in Leicestershire and surrounding counties.

You can find other networking clubs at www.networkingclubs.co.uk which is a free directory of UK networking clubs.

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Runs regular networking events around the region.
Contact your local branch to find out what's going on. Visit www.fsb.org.uk and click on 'events' to find your local branch contacts and events.

Business Networking Clubs
Cost-effective breakfast and evening networking in the Midlands.
Visit www.businessnetworkingclubs.co.uk or call Andrew Knight on 08453 736874 for more information.

Network Midlands
Regular well-supported lunchtime meetings around the East Midlands.
Visit www.network-midlands.co.uk or call Trevor Wood on 01455 553593 for more info.

The Business Club (added Oct 08)
Fortnightly evening networking events in Leicester and around the East Midlands.
Visit www.the-businessclub.org or call Craig Bunday on 0844 418 0511 for more details.

Access 2 Business
Regular lunchtime networking events in Leicester, Nottingham and Hull.
Visit www.access2businessuk.com or contact Karen Kennedy on 01472 816079.

The Regency Group
Meets weekly for breakfast networking in Leicester at the Regency Hotel.
Visit www.the-regency-group.co.uk for more details.

Online Business Networking
An online business community and professional profiling tool. The network is FREE to join and helps you to build your business and professional profiles. Find out more by going to www.business4brunch.com.

Women's Alternative Network (added Feb 08)
Runs bimonthly lunchtime networking and self development events for women at all levels who would like to achieve more personally and professionally.
Visit www.womensalternativenetwork.co.uk or contact Ann Martin on 07812 035345.

View From The Top Women's Network (added Dec 07)
Monthly networking in Nottingham for women in business. Visit www.clarity-in-communication.com/WomensNetwork.htm or contact Francine Pickering on 07775 947472 for more details.

ebusiness network (added May 08)
Monthly networking and educational events in Nottingham for businesses operating online. An expert speaker each month. Learn how to make the most of your website.
Find out more on www.ebusinessnetwork.co.uk.

Women In Business Network (added May 08)
Is a one profession per group organisation that holds structured lunch meetings between 12 and 2pm. Groups meeting around Leicestershire and Northants. Call Barbara on 0845 868 0937 or visit www.wibn.co.uk for further details.

Lougborough Business Club (added Jun 08)
Regular lunchtime meetings close to Loughborough.
Contact Simon Bozeat on 01530 271272 or visit http://www.bozeatconsulting.co.uk/page.php?16 for more information.

The Biz Club (added Jan 08)
Promotes the interests of small and medium sized businesses with decision makers and people in power. Regular events for discussion and networking in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Find out more by going to www.thebizclub.co.uk

Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce
Runs regular networking events around Leicester and Leicestershire.
Visit www.chamberofcommerce.co.uk and click on 'what's on' to find contacts and events.

Working Breakfast
Weekly breakfast meetings for networking in Leicestershire
Visit www.workingbreakfast.com for further details.


Business over Breakfast
Regular networking breakfasts around the country.
Visit www.bobclubs.com for your local club.

Nottingham Profit Club
Business networking, education and peer to peer learning. Meets fortnightly at Blades Cafe;, Trent Boulevard..7.05am.
Contact Stuart Ross on 01159 827 694 for more details.

Business Referral Exchange (BRX)
Weekly breakfast meetings with clubs around the country.
Visit www.brxnet.co.uk for your local branch.

BNI
Weekly breakfast meetings with clubs around the world.
Visit www.bni-europe.com/uk to find your local club.