Kickstart the new year with an engaging, informal and inspiring event, bringing local small business owners together to build networks and provide support.

Join FSB and NatWest as we provide a platform for business owners from across the North East England Region to come together in an informal and engaging environment.

It will be a relaxed event with an emphasis on making introductions, connecting with new contacts and meeting old friends. Whether you are a regular networker or new to these type of events, you will find a warm welcome and a nice easy atmosphere for making those valuable introductions.

At this event, you will hear from NatWest on their widely-renowned accelerator programme and how it can help you give you business a boost in 2025. You'll also hear from inspirational local entrepreneurs on their experience with the accelerator programme and how it helped them take their business to new heights.

Agenda
8.00am - Arrival, registration and informal networking
8.15am - Welcome by FSB and introduction to NatWest
8.20am - Guest speaker: NatWest, featuring a panel of local entrepreneurs and accelerator alumni
9.00am - Informal networking
9.30am - Event close

How to get here 
If you are arriving by car, there is pay and display parking available at the Garage car park or on-street parking nearby. If you are arriving by train, the venue is close to the train station and St James Park metro station.

Refreshments
Tea & coffee will be available free of charge at the venue. 
 
Accessibility
If you have specific access requirements, please follow the instructions on the booking page. 

This event is open to all businesses, both FSB members and non-members are welcome to attend, so feel free to share with your networks. Places at this event are limited so register early to avoid disappointment!

To enable FSB to deliver a high level of customer service at our events, and to tailor the content where appropriate, we will share your full name and business name with the host of the event you have registered to attend. The event hosts are representatives of FSB who irretrievably delete your details following the event.  Should you not consent your full name and business name being shared with the event host, please contact [email protected] within three working days of the event taking place, with details of the event.

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