2012 Business Networking Events in Brighton and Hove
I am a “serial networker “ and attend many business networking events in and around Brighton and Hove looking out for great business owners and decision makers to build relationships with.
I thought it would be helpful to list the best local networking groups I know of, this is by no means a definitive list.
Please contact me if you know of a regular local Networking Event that is not included with a short note as to why they should be...
Gerry Hussein - thebestof Brighton and Hove
Tel:01273 461222 gerry.hussein@thebestof.co.uk
Juice 107.2 Business Breakfast Club
Freq: Monthly
Time: Morning 07.30 – 09.30
More details: Juice Breakfast club web page
Note: Informal, very popular, lots of fun and a good breakfast!
Best Of Business Social Networking (BSN)
Freq: Every 2 Months
Date: Tuesday 8th May
Location: BALI BRASSERIE, Hove
Time: Evening 05.30pm – 08.00pm
More details: Best Of Business Social Networking Event Details
Note: Monday Evening Networking with The Best Of Brighton and Hove, Learning Cog and Event Partners. Keynote Speaker, Energetic Informal Networking, Social Media Focus, Marketing Prizes..
Hove Business Association
Freq: Monthly
Time: Breakfast and occasional evening events
More details: http://www.hovebiz.com
Note: Friendly group with lots of diverse businesses. Interesting speakers at the breakfast.
Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce
Freq: Monthly on a Friday
Time: Morning 07.45 – 09.30
More details: Chamber events page
Note: Great venue, large attendance, good speakers
Brighton Business Curry Club
Freq: Monthly
Time: Evening 6pm – 9.30pm
More details: Brighton Business Curry Club website
Note: Large venue, very large attendance, bubbly atmosphere and great food!
Deans Business Club
Freq: Monthly on a Friday
Time: Morning 11.00
More details: Deans Business Club Website
Note: Well run, well attended and well worth a visit
FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) Breakfast Networking
Freq: Bi-Monthly, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: Morning 06:45
More details: FSB East Sussex Events
Note: Large East Sussex Membership, regular well attended meetings
Friends of the Albion
Freq: Monthly (1st Thursday)
Time: Morning 08.30 – 10.00
More details: Friends of the Albion website
Note: Very lively, large attendance with lots of good local businesses.
Speed Networking Events - Sussex Business Bureau
Freq: Usually monthly
Time: Early evening
More details: Sussex Business Bureau Speed Networking webpage
Note: Max 30, “Lockout” with only one business per category allowed
City Business Club
Freq: Monthly
Time: Morning and late afternoon
More details: City Business Club Website
Note: New kid on the block! Evolving, creative and popular
BNI Hove Albion
Freq: Weekly on Wednesday
Time: 6.45 – 8.30
More details: BNI Hove Albion website
Note: Structured networking with a proven success. Large, dynamic gathering
The Breakfast Club
Freq: Tuesday mornings
Time: 07.15 - 09.00
More details: The Breakfast Club Website
Note: Friendly group with variety of businesses. One per trade & weekly speaker.
BNI City Brighton
Freq: Weekly on Thursday
Time: 6.45 – 8.30
More details: City Brighton BNI website
Note: Structured networking within a lively and diverse business group
Cappuccino Connections (Athena Network)
Freq: Monthly - 1st Wednesday
Time: 10.00 - 12.00
More details: Contact:amanda@theathenanetwork.com
Note: Hotel venue, Ladies only
Third Friday Brighton
Freq: Monthly - 3rd Friday
Time: 12.30 - 2.30pm
Location: Greene Room, Cricketers Pub, The Lanes
More details: First Friday Networking Website
Note: Free Event. New to 2012. No Lockouts. Relaxed and Friendly