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Business Networking Groups Shropshire

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Business Networking is a great way to make new friends and business contacts

If you are self employed or run a small firm in Shropshire, we would strongly recommend that you consider adding networking to your marketing strategy. Not only does it widen your circle of business contacts, it can keep you in touch with what is going on in the local business world, and potentially bring in more trade!

You will find a list of business networking clubs in Shropshire below, but if you want to learn more about networking, please visit our national Business Networking section.

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Shropshire Networking Groups

Severn Business Network
Business networking in Shropshire. We're a group of individuals representing local businesses throughout Shrewsbury, Telford and Shropshire. While we're all seriously-minded about our businesses, and members of this group primarily to generate opportunities, we're also a perfectly normal bunch who enjoy each others company in a social environment too - often taking part in some great fund raising events or just heading out for a jolly!
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Shropshire Chamber
Dedicated to sharing opportunities, knowledge and expertise, Shropshire Chamber is a dynamic member-led organisation that is firmly committed to positively impacting the local economy, and supports a network of more than 750 county-based businesses, strengthening their position in the region, ensuring their voices are heard, and providing useful connections and valuable access to new ideas and innovations. Telford: Trevithick House, Stafford Park 4, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BA.Shrewsbury: Chamber House, 5 Henry Close, Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3TJ
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The Lonely Middle Club - From Startup Hive
Starting a business is exciting, and succeeding is rewarding, but what about the bit between? You know, that bit that’s full of self-doubt, endless repetition and feelings of being out of your comfort zone? We call it ‘The Lonely Middle’ and it’s one of the hardest parts of creating a successful business. We know, we’ve been there. So, we created The Lonely Middle Club to help you through it. Each month you get exclusive content to help give you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed. Plus, you get access to a private members-only Facebook group where you can get advice and network with small business owners who are going through similar challenges to you. If you want even more, you can download our 51 worksheets, guides, and journals all designed to do one thing, and one thing only… help you get through ‘The Lonely Middle’ and achieve your business goals. Visit our website today to join the club and benefit from our members price lock and full no questions asked money-back guarantee.
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FSB Shropshire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire
FSB Shropshire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire is the local branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). It was formed in 1974 as the National Federation of Self Employed and represents the interests of small and medium-sized businesses locally and nationally. They offer a great package tailored to your needs if you are thinking about starting a business in the area. Contact: Angela Fitch Development Manager Angela.Fitch@fsb.org.uk
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Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
As dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate business professionals we are proud to be recognised as exemplars of excellence. We work in collaboration to support and empower each other and our business community, and are firmly committed to positively impacting our local economy. Patrons are - and will remain - a true Showcase for Shropshire. Address: Trevithick House, Stafford Park 4, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BA
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INC Shropshire
The Independent Network Club (Shropshire) started in May 2002. It is an independent club which makes it accessible to all businesses - large and small. It does not have huge annual fees going to franchise owners. This vibrant, lively business club exists for the benefit of members and meets every fortnight at Hawkstone Park Hotel. It covers the whole of Shropshire and its borders, and thereby aims to help both rural businesses as well as encouraging urban business opportunities and it provides both a breakfast and an early evening meeting once a month, thus encouraging a wider variety of members across the county.
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Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
The Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has a mission. That mission is to ensure that all of its members will have that crucial competitive edge over its non-members. This can be delivered to our members because we: Provide value added services that improve profitability; Ease the burden of legislation for members; Provide inter-trading and networking opportunities; Champion the cause of local business at local, regional and national level; Motivate member businesses to grow by the provision of support services to facilitate that growth.
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