Guide To Peterborough Business Networking [Updated for 2022]

If you are looking for a Peterborough business networking event to attend, then you have a range of different options operating at different times and frequencies across the city.

Whether you are just getting started or are looking to expand an established business network you are spoilt for choice.

There are weekly breakfast networking groups such as Business Networking International (BNI) through to annual exhibitions and events such as the Peterborough Biscuit, with everything in between.

Whatever your preference there is bound to be something that fits.

List Of Peterborough Business Networking Events & Groups

Here is a rough but not exhaustive list of Peterborough business networking events – you can see who we recommend here 

 

BNI Synergy

BNI is a referral networking concept that operates across the world.

The local chapter is BNI Synergy which boasts more than 40 members that meet weekly at Allia Future Business Centre.

The goal of the group is for members to work together to pass each other business. There is only one person per profession allowed to join the group so you will need to check if your category is available before visiting.

Frequency – Weekly

Venue – Allia Future Business Centre, PE2 8AN

Link for more info – Email kris@dowsocial.com if you would like to attend as our guest

A BNI meeting in full flow

Peterborough Biscuit

The Peterborough Biscuit may have a strange name but it packs a punch. It has quickly established itself over the last five years as the largest business exhibition in the region.

With affordable exhibition options it is an excellent opportunity to expose your business to the local business community.

Find out more – www.peterboroughbiscuit.co.uk

Peterborough Netwalking

Try something a little bit different and invigorating by giving Netwalking a try.

A 3-mile walk from the city centre along the river and back.

Taking in views, greenery and country paths. As well as the walk there is structured networking, allowing you to meet other local business people, tell them what you do, and learn about their businesses as well.

Frequency – Monthly

Venue – Key Theatre and local countryside

Link for more info – Connect with Paul Kilby on LinkedIn to find out more

Brightfield Business Expo

The Peterborough Business Expo brings together businesses small and large from across Peterborough and the wider County of Cambridgeshire.

The event features exhibition stands and speakers on a wide range of topics

Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce

The event schedule for the Chamber of Commerce is now up and running with a range of formal and informal networking opportunities across the county.

The advantage that the Chamber, over other events is the scope of their membership and partnerships gives the opportunities to network with a wider range of businesses at some interesting and different venues.

Frequency – Various (something every week)

Venue – Various across the county

Link for more info –  https://www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/events/

Talk Networking

Originally this was a face-to-face monthly event that was held in nearby Stamford.

The start of lockdown saw this popular networking group move online, it has grown in popularity and has expanded to encompass 5 different formats.

Frequency – Various (something every week)

Venue – Online

Link – https://talknetworking.co.uk/

The Business Network

Want to meet senior decision makers over a high quality lunch?

This is exactly what the Business Network Peterborough promises. Having been a member for many years in the past, this is different from almost any other group we attend.

Plus there is a two-course meal served with lunch, which is ideal.

Frequency – Monthly

Venue – Orton Hall Hotel

Link – https://www.business-network-peterborough.co.uk/

Peterborough Buzz Networking

A relatively new face-to-face networking event

Frequency -every third Tuesday of the month 10am – 12 Noon.

Venue – Queens Head, Queens Street, Peterborough.

Link – https://app.business-buzz.org/app?group=peterborough

The Original Business Club

The Original Business Club is a members only group open to business owners / leaders, executives, and professionals who value learning, developing, connecting, and socialising in a friendly environment with like-minded people.

Frequency – Monthly

Venue – Holiday Inn, Thorpe Wood

Link for more info – https://www.theoriginalbusinessclub.co.uk/

Link4Business

Link4Business is great for businesses just getting started with networking.

Link4Business is a friendly community where you can expand your business, your knowledge and connections whilst gaining support and friendships that last.

Frequency – Various

Venue – Various

Link for more info – https://www.link4business.co.uk/

Think we missed someone?

Email kris@dowsocial.com to get your group added to the list