Event Details
Join us for an exciting Festive opportunity to expand your professional network and build lasting connections with other business leaders in your local community. Our upcoming in-person Bakewell networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, learn about other businesses in the area and share your own expertise and ideas.
At this event, you'll have the chance to connect with other professionals across a variety of industries, all while enjoying a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and it is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, learn about other businesses in the area and share your own expertise and ideas. Whether you're looking to find new clients, explore partnership opportunities, or simply meet like-minded individuals, this event is one not to miss.
Our guest speaker this month will be Rachel Hayward from 'Ask the Chameleon'.
Rachel is the MD of multiple award-winning procurement consultancy Ask the Chameleon Ltd and is an experienced bid writer with specific expertise in Central Government Departments (eg DfE, DWP), UKSPF, European and private tenders and contracts for SME’s and grant funding for the third sector. A trustee of The Star Trust, the Area Lead for the Federation of Small Business in D2N2, Rachel is also a small business coach and mentor for Enterprise Nation and NatWest Accelerator Programme and has had success in securing access to over £117m in contract values to date.
A long time advocate of business awards to shine a light on the many accomplishments of small businesses, Rachel is currently the FSB's Self Employed/Freelancer East Midlands winner 2024.
In addition to the valuable networking opportunities, we'll also have teas and coffees, savoury and sweet nibbles.
You will be hosted by Debbie Porter, FSB volunteer and founder of Destination Digital and our speaker this month will be announced soon. Free parking is available at the venue.
This event is supported by the Peak District National Park.
Please note, we will need to let the venue know of any dietary requirements one week prior to the event and therefore cannot guarantee any dietary requirements after that time.
Event Contact
For general enquiries regarding the event, please contact [email protected]
