Focus on... LOCAL BUSINESS NETWORKING We are looking for new members

RIBN (Rugby Independent Business Networking) is an independent business networking group run by local businesses for local businesses, and we’re looking for new members. Our meetings aren’t about pitching to lots of other local businesses. We encourage members to share stories, ask for help and build connections with other local businesses so that we’re all working together to gain success. This is all done with plenty of laughs, a really good breakfast, and the odd social event thrown in to ensure we can become friends as well as business contacts.

RIBN was established in 2009 when a few local business owners came together to discuss how they weren’t getting what they wanted from business networking. They decided to create a new group that was deliberately designed to support businesses across Rugby.

As an independent group not associated with any other organisations, we run our meetings to ensure that they are always offering the best for businesses across our region. Our members take it in turn to chair meetings, meaning that everyone has a chance to have their say and get known. This group isn’t run by a management team, it’s run by local people who want to do business with local people.

Your first meeting is completely free, including a buffet breakfast. We meet every other Tuesday at the Draycote Hotel between 7am and 9am. Our upcoming meeting dates are:

• 7th February

• 21st February

• 7th March

• 21st March

• 4th April

• 18th April