Washington Small Business Connection

Relaxed networking for small businesses, sole traders, freelancers, side hustlers, and working parents. Drop in and connect. Washington Small Business Connection: Informal Evening Meetup Tired of missing out on business networking because everything happens at 10:00 AM? People buy from people, and building local connections is vital for any growing venture. But if you work […]

NYPF x Muckle LLP Autumn Drinks

Join us at Newcastle’s newest venue, Freight Island, for autumn drinks in partnership with Muckle LLP. As the leaves turn brown and the sun starts to set, come and join us for a relaxed evening with friends, colleagues, and fellow young professionals. It’s a great chance to unwind, catch up, and meet new people. Your […]

North East Expo – Autumn 2026

The North East Expo has become the region’s largest one day business event and attracts over 1000 delegates from every kind of sector. The North East Expo has become the region’s largest one day business event and attracts over 1000 delegates from every kind of business sector imaginable. It is FREE to attend the event. […]

FSB Connect Online in Yorkshire and the North East

Join us for our fortnightly FSB Yorkshire and the North East Virtual Networking session. It will be a chance to say hello to people you either have never met before or just haven’t seen for a few weeks. As ever this will be an hour of speedy introductions, great networking and most of all lots […]

FSB Connect with Durham University – October

Join FSB and Durham University as we provide a platform for business owners from across the North East England Region to come together in an informal and engaging environment. It will be a relaxed event with an emphasis on making introductions, connecting with new contacts and meeting old friends, featuring expert guest speakers delivering a […]

Crack On Club – Networking & Co-working

The Crack On Club is a full day networking and co-working event for small business owners who are fed up of doing it all on their own. THE CRACK ON CLUB By Expansions Coaching 📅 Thursday 3rd December ⏰ 9.30am – 4pm 📍 Twenty Twenty, Bigg Market, Newcastle 🎟 £25 | Limited to 20 people […]

Crack On Club – Networking & Co-working

The Crack On Club is a full day networking and co-working event for small business owners who are fed up of doing it all on their own. THE CRACK ON CLUB By Expansions Coaching 📅 Thursday 5th November ⏰ 9.30am – 4pm 📍 Twenty Twenty, Bigg Market, Newcastle 🎟 £25 | Limited to 20 people […]

ETCH Networking

Calling all creatives! Come along to a free, friendly and relaxed meet-up for all creatives across the Tees Valley. ETCH is an exciting opportunity allowing all creatives to come along and meet-up, where we will share thoughts and information regarding funding, workspace, events, advice and support; without any of the usual business jargon. Above all, […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

Soft Landing – South Lakes

This is a different kind of networking event for business owners who want deeper conversations and practical support. The time we spend together will be focused on honest conversations about the real struggles we face in business, sharing openly, building meaningful connections, and helping each other find practical solutions. Bring a business challenge with you. […]

ems: Networking

ems: Networking is good old fashioned networking. All attendees get to introduce themselves and their business, let’s face it, that’s why you are coming along. There is a structure in place so you get to talk to as many people as possible, making it a good use of your time. Attendees are then encouraged to […]

Founders’ Lunch

Expect an intimate, fast-moving and energising experience packed with conversation, inspiration and opportunities to kickstart the new year! Founders’ Lunch is back in the 2027 calendar. This isn’t a sit and listen affair – you’ll rotate table three times, giving you the chance to hear from a diverse range of founders, dive into multiple conversations, […]

Christmas Member Lunch – The Impeccable Pig

To celebrate this Christmas, And all of your success. We’re inviting you out, For food in excess. We’re asking for the classics, Like ‘Mistletoe and Wine’. All you need to do, is come along And have a good time. So this December, Make sure you are free. Because you’re definitely invited, To our Christmas party!

Christmas Member Lunch – The Broad Chare

To celebrate this Christmas, And all of your success. We’re inviting you out, For food in excess. We’re asking for the classics, Like ‘Mistletoe and Wine’. All you need to do, is come along And have a good time. So this December, Make sure you are free. Because you’re definitely invited, To our Christmas party!

On-site Visit to Nissan

Step inside one of the North East’s most iconic businesses and see how a world-class operation performs at scale. Since production began in 1986, Nissan has grown into the UK’s largest car manufacturing plant, producing millions of vehicles and employing thousands of people across the region. Along the way, it has earned a reputation for […]

Focus Dinner with Andy Hook, Hooked-on Group

Andy Hook is one of the North East’s most respected hospitality entrepreneurs. Originally from Cambridge, Andy trained as an engineer before moving to the North East to take up a manufacturing leadership role in South Shields. That move, which reconnected him with his family roots in the region, would ultimately shape his future in hospitality. […]