Upcoming Events

25/07

CHAMBER MEMBERS NETWORKING & BREAKFAST

FRIDAY 25TH JULY

HERTFORDSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HATFIELD OFFICE

08:30 – 10:30 FREE TO ATTEND

Join us at our Hatfield Office and experience exclusive networking at our Chamber Networking Breakfast, sponsored by Costco.

Our complimentary, members-only breakfasts are meticulously designed to provide a conducive environment for strategic connections. Immerse yourself in two hours of valuable networking, where like-minded professionals converge to forge meaningful relationships and amplify business opportunities. This event is now FULLY BOOKED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email bookings@hertschamber.com.

27/08

YOUNG BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST

HERTFORDSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HATFIELD

08:30 – 10:30

Join us for our Young Business Professionals Networking Breakfast event at the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Office, Hatfield. Want to meet like-minded professionals who are starting or growing their careers in Hertfordshire businesses?

Please join us in our office to celebrate young professionals in business, with excellent networking and collaboration opportunities. You are invited to come and develop your interpersonal skills, elevator pitches and presentation skills in a supportive environment with business associates on the same journey. You will also gain valuable insights into a variety of industries, broadening your perspective and enriching your professional development.

Speaking at this new 2025 event is Jack Smits, Business Development Manager at Ashbourne Insurance, and Jordan Thomas, High Performance Manager at Oaklands College.

RISE,

SHINE, CONNECT

(MEET YOUR TRING NEIGHBOURS)

WEDNESDAY 20TH AUGUST

CHAMPNEYS SPA RESORT, TRING

07:30 – 09:30

MEMBER RATE - £25 + VAT

NON-MEMBER RATE - £40 + VAT

Introducing a brand-new series of early-morning networking breakfast events to help you start your day with purpose.

Join us for the very first Rise, Shine, Connect – an energising speed networking breakfast designed to spark meaningful connections and create fresh business opportunities before your workday begins.

Hosted at the luxurious Champneys Spa Resort, Tring, this refreshed event format is designed with busy professionals in mind, helping you make meaningful connections and maximise your morning. Set in the stunning surroundings of this world-renowned spa, you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast, a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to explore the venue with guided tours available.

Whether you’re looking to raise your profile, expand your network or simply start your morning with purpose, Rise, Shine, Connect offers the perfect setting to energise your day and set you up for success. Champneys has been pioneering your wellness since 1925. Known for creating robed and relaxed moments of Champneys calm, they combine ancient practices with ultra-modern methods. From city spa sanctuaries, iconic resorts and luxury hotels, every Champneys is home to world-class treatments, beauty innovations and wellbeing breakthroughs. Not to mention, an amazing venue for a special occasion, business meeting or other event, offering unique and magical settings with that extra special touch.

Jack has over five years of insurance industry experience and is an active business networker, with a passion for helping young professionals get into networking.

Jack is graduate of the University of Portsmouth and has a strong interest in sports and business. Ashbourne Insurance is a third-generation, award-winning, independent family business supporting local businesses and residents with a full range of insurances, based in Hoddesdon.

Jordan is a former professional athlete, World and European Karate Champion, and Team GB competitor in both karate and taekwondo, representing Great Britain at the highest level, including two Olympic cycles, Tokyo and Paris.

With 13 years of experience in high-performance sport, Jordan has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to achieve sustained excellence.

Beyond competition, Jordan is passionate about developing talent and inspiring the next generation. As an athlete mentor for the Youth Sport Trust and an ambassador for the Make Life Kind Charity, Jordan champions personal development, resilience and leadership.

HERTFORDSHIRE LIMITED: GROWTH CAPITAL BREAKFAST WITH GRANT THORNTON

WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

ROTHAMSTED ENTERPRISES, HARPENDEN

08:30 – 10:30

MEMBER RATE - £25 + VAT

NON-MEMBER RATE - £40 + VAT

RISE, SHINE, CONNECT (MEET YOUR LETCHWORTH NEIGHBOURS)

TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

LETCHWORTH HALL HOTEL, LETCHWORTH

07:30 – 09:30

MEMBER RATE - £25 + VAT

NON-MEMBER RATE - £40 + VAT

Join us at Rothamsted Enterprises in Harpenden for the Hertfordshire Limited: Growth Capital Breakfast with Grant Thornton.

This year’s event marks the official launch of Grant Thornton’s Hertfordshire Limited 2025 report, where the Top 100 privately owned businesses in Hertfordshire will be revealed. For several years, Grant Thornton has championed Hertfordshire’s most successful and fastest-growing privately owned businesses through this flagship report.

For the first time, the Herts Top 100 list will also include private equity-backed businesses. Recognising the growing role of PE in driving the growth and success of the county’s privately owned companies, we’re excited to bring the business community together to explore how external growth capital can help take your business to the next level, whether through organic growth, acquisition or succession planning.

The morning will feature a breakfast reception, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A chaired by senior members of Grant Thornton’s M&A team. You’ll hear from leading UK investment groups offering insights into grant funding, angel investment, private equity, private debt and venture capital options for SMEs and mid-market businesses.

Join us for the second instalment of our brand-new early-morning networking series – Rise, Shine, Connect – designed to help you start your day with purpose.

Hosted at the soon-to-be-refurbished Letchworth Hall Hotel, this dynamic new format is tailored for busy professionals who want to make valuable connections and maximise their day. Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere, a delicious breakfast and an inspiring way to kick-start your morning.

Whether you’re looking to raise your profile, grow your network or simply make the most of your morning, Rise, Shine, Connect is the perfect way to elevate your day and set the tone for success.