Networking

There is a whole host of networking opportunities across Chester and Wrexham - from groups that you have to join and attend a structured weekly meeting, through to one-off events that you can ‘pay as you go’. Most membership groups offer you the chance to attend as a guest – often for the first one or two sessions – to allow you the time to work out if it is a group that suits you. If you are new to networking, try a few and see if you can find a group that works for you and your business. If you have an event you would like listed in a future issue, please get in touch.

Networx 4 Business networx4business.co.uk

Networx offers membership networking with a membership cost of £600 for 12 months, per venue and includes breakfast. Sessions take place fortnightly at each venue. With just one business type per group, you will have the opportunity to talk about your business and what you are looking for. If you are interested, the first visit is free and then you can visit a couple more times – paying just £10 to cover your breakfast – before you need to make a decision about joining.

Chester sessions

• MONDAY 9.00-11.00am

Bollicini, 2 Abbey Green, Rufus Court, Chester, CH1 2JH

• TUESDAY 6.00-8.00pm

Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa, 1 Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 6NN

• THURSDAY 9.00-11.00am

Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa, 1 Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 6NN

Wrexham sessions

• TUESDAY 9.00-11.00am

Wrexham Golf Club, Holt Road, Wrexham, LL13 9SB

FSB fsb.org.uk

FSB membership means inclusive support, market-leading benefits and a voice heard in governments at all levels. If you are self-employed or own a small business, membership is built from the ground up, to help you achieve your ambitions. Together, we are stronger.

Join virtual events, including networking and business surgeries at: fsb.org.uk/event-calendar.html

BNI bninorthwales.co.uk bnicheshire.co.uk

BNI members are business professionals who help each other grow their businesses through their commitment to the principal core value, Givers Gain®. Each week, in thousands of communities across the globe, members meet with other trusted business leaders to build and nurture lasting relationships and pass qualified business referrals. Membership in BNI offers access to business training, peer learning and opportunities to network and do business with hundreds of thousands of BNI members around the world.

Membership fee is £615 plus £200 one-off joining fee.

North Wales chapters:

• Spectrum - WEDNESDAY 9.30am

The Mountain Park Hotel, Northop Road, Flint CH6 5QG

• Rossett - WEDNESDAY 6.45am

Online only

• Wrexham - THURSDAY 6.45am

Online: 3 weeks of the month

Last Thursday of the month meet at:

The Beeches, Chester Road, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8PW

• Flint - FRIDAY 6.45am

The Mountain Park Hotel, Northop Road, Flint CH6 5QG

Chester chapters

• Grosvenor - TUESDAY, 6:45am

Mollington Banastre, 1 Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, CH16NG

• Roman - WEDNESDAY, 12:00pm

2nd Floor Leverhulme Stand, Chester Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY

• Chester - THURSDAY 6.45am

Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7PT

West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce wcnwchamber.org.uk

West Cheshire and North Wales

Chamber of Commerce is the leading organisation representing the business community across the whole of West Cheshire and North Wales. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, its objectives remain clear: to promote and encourage business for members and others regionally, nationally and internationally to improve commercial growth and prosperity.

Serving the business community in these diverse regions for over 100 years, the Chamber aims to support every type of business - from sole traders to large corporations. It tailors its' service to suit its' members, developing an enviable portfolio of member benefits, business advice, export knowledge, events and training opportunities to help make your business a success.

Institute of Directors (IOD) iod.com

The Institute of Directors was founded in 1903 and within three years were awarded a Royal Charter to support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide. It is the UK's largest membership organisation for business leaders, providing informative events, professional development courses for self-improvement, networking and expert advice. IOD is the only institute in the world to offer internationally recognised qualifications designed by directors for directors, specific to the core competencies required of directors and senior leaders.

JayKay Events

jaykayevents.co.uk

JayKay is an independent local Chester company dealing will all types of events including business breakfasts, workshops, seminars, teambuilding days, product launch events, charity black tie dinners, fundraising events, ladies-only events, celebratory events and many more.

Chester Business Club chesterbusinessclub.co.uk

One of the principal activities of Chester Business Club is the Speaker Dinner. The aim of these Black Tie events is to provide an impartial forum for leading commentators – from Business, Politics, Media, The Arts and Public Life - to speak on a topic of their own choosing as a positive contribution to increasing public awareness of the important issues of the day.

The Business Network Chester is a diverse membership group of around 100 companies sharing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help grow each other’s businesses. The ethos behind the group is "know, like, trust"a belief in building long-lasting relationships with other senior decision makers. Meeting at lunch times, in prestigious venues around Chester, it provides a highly structured event, which enables attendees to meet senior decision makers in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Attendees may also attend a free, highly educational seminar, which runs prior to the event.

Real5 Networking - Chester real5networking.com

Real5 Networking is a business venture focused on local business networking for mutual commercial gains. The idea is that all members agree to give a minimum 5% profit share back to the referee, so there is a real incentive to maximise the network.

Netwalk Delamere jaykayevents.co.uk

A healthy, open networking group, based around a low impact walk in Delamare Forest. During the walk everyone is given the opportunity to address the group to explain what their business does and how they can help others. There is also ample opportunity to talk one-to-one as you walk. The cost of attending is £15 and includes hot drink, artisan picnic lunch and guest speaker.