About this Event
Join us this December for a relaxed and welcoming Business Connect inCharnwood drop-in event at The Institute, Loughborough.
Whether you're a start-up, growing business, or an established organisation, this informal networking session is a great opportunity to connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across Charnwood.
Drop in at a time that suits you, enjoy a complimentary coffee, and build valuable connections within your local business community.
Featured Session | 9:30am
Money for Growth: Show Me the Money!
Understanding funding options can be challenging, but accessing the right finance can be transformational for your business.
Join Tobias Gould from Community Enterprise Engine for an engaging and interactive session exploring the many ways businesses can secure funding and investment to support growth.
Rather than a traditional presentation, this facilitated discussion draws on the real-life experiences of the business leaders in the room. Together, we'll uncover practical insights into how businesses of all sizes access and use finance successfully.
We'll explore questions such as:
- What funding options are available for growing businesses?
- How do businesses secure grants, loans, and equity investment?
- How do you find and approach investors, including high-net-worth individuals?
- What are the realities of raising finance from family and friends?
- Can a business grow successfully without external funding?
You'll hear first-hand experiences from businesses that have:
- Secured grants and investment funding
- Accessed bank and alternative finance
- Attracted support from private investors
- Successfully managed cash flow and working capital challenges
- Built sustainable growth through trading income alone
Discover practical tips, honest lessons learned, and valuable advice that could help your business take its next step.
What to Expect
- Free refreshments
- Informal networking with local businesses
- An opportunity to meet the inCharnwood team
- Information about our business partnership programme
- A chance to promote your business and develop new local connections
Photography and Filming
Please note that photography and video recording may take place during this event. By attending, you consent to the use of any images or footage for promotional purposes by inCharnwood, including on social media, websites, and future marketing materials.
If you would prefer not to appear in any photographs or recordings, please speak to a member of staff on arrival and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
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Business Connect inCharnwood events take place regularly throughout the year, bringing together businesses from across the borough to share knowledge, opportunities, and connections.
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