Business leaders connect at County Show

The Chamber’s May Lunch proved to be a truly inspiring afternoon as members and guests gathered at the Hertfordshire County Show for a standout event brimming with valuable connections, compelling speakers and excellent hospitality.

Guests were welcomed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE CStJ, who shared a compelling insight into his civic duties and formally introduced the Lord-Lieutenant’s Entrepreneurs Challenge, designed to encourage and spotlight entrepreneurial talent across the county.

Colonel Andre Clark followed with an informative presentation on the Army Cadet Force, highlighting the benefits of employer engagement and pointing attendees toward the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, both of which offer meaningful ways for businesses to support the armed forces community.

Representing the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society, Will Dickson offered an exciting preview of the Hertfordshire County Show, setting expectations high for the landmark event’s weekend programme.

A standout moment of the afternoon was the keynote speech by former RAF fighter pilot Mandy Hickson, whose inspirational talk, Choose Your Flightpath, left a lasting impression with its themes of leadership, courage and personal resilience.

The Chamber extended its thanks to main sponsors East Anglia RFCA – Ministry of Defence, car sponsors Deluxe Driven, and to Abigail Parkins, Events Manager at the Chamber, who served as host for the occasion. Appreciation was also given to the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society for their support in helping bring the event to life.

With engaging speakers, dynamic networking opportunities and a strong sense of regional pride, the May Chamber Lunch was another memorable milestone in the Chamber’s events calendar.