Networking - Meet other business people in the Banbury area

Networking Groups

1. Athena Network
Veritas Wine Bar & Bistro, 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF
Telephone: 07917 453224
The Athena Network is the UK’s premier and fastest growing network for business women. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday in the month. Held from 12.00 – 14.00, the events include training and business referral opportunities. The group gives businesswomen in Banbury a chance to find new customers without cold calling or high pressure selling. The network inspires and supports women towards success, and helps to find business opportunities for each other. Contact Elaine for more information.

2. Banbury Business Breakfast Club

Meet at The Cricket Club in Bodicote
The Banbury Business Breakfast Club is a great place to network with fellow business people, and catch up on the local gossip! As well as the formal presentation there's time to network and Members can display their 'propaganda' in return for a £5 donation to a local charity.........
The average attendance at our meetings which are held on the first Thursday
of every month is 80 folk......they cannot all be wrong or mad!
The Objectives of the Banbury Business Breakfast Club are :- "To enable members and guests to meet in a suitably relaxed atmosphere, exchange views, ideas, thoughts, information, proposals, counter proposals, business orientated ideas and updates on Banbury and surrounding areas etc., and perhaps (with luck) "out and out gossip" and, where appropriate, blatantly, unashamedly, unreservedly, without fear or favour, advertise their organisation and its latest products or services, should they wish to do so."
Email: shaunjardine@brethertons.co.uk
Website: www.banburybreakfastclub.co.uk

3. Banbury Business Women

Meet at The Whately Hall Hotel
Telephone: 01295 738125
We, in Banbury, are a lively group with over 100 members who get together to network with fellow business women, learn about each others businesses and catch up on the local gossip! Lunch is always superb and we have presentations from interesting speakers with coffee. The meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Places need to be booked in advance - if you would like to come along to a meeting or you would like more information - please visit the website for more info.
Website: www.banburybusinesswomen.co.uk

4. Banbury Chamber of Commerce

Colin Sanders Innovation Centre, Mewburn Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9PA
Telephone: 01295 817642
We are an apolitical organisation whose purpose is to provide information, representation and support to local businesses, both small and large, which choose to work with us through membership. We aim to Develop the business interests of members by providing support, information and networking opportunities - Represent members effectively and deliver a range of high quality business support services and Develop strong links with the local Member of Parliament.
Email: bcoc@banburychamber.com
Website: www.banburychamber.com

5. Banbury Young Professionals

The Cromwell Hotel, Banbury
A great opportunity to meet other young professionals to develop business contacts, to socialise and have fun. Who is it for? Young professionals, managers and entrepreneurs aged up to 35, living or working in Banbury or the surrounding area.
Email: enquiries@banburyyp.co.uk
Website: www.banburyyoungprofessionals.co.uk

6. Business Matters
Whatley Hall Hotel, North Bar, Banbury
Telephone: 01608 683521
Business Matters is an exciting new group focusing on supporting local business with fresh ideas to increase profitability and networking contacts in an informal, relaxed and friendly environment. Morning meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month starting promptly at 7.15am and evening meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month, starting at 5.45pm.

7. Mind Body & Spirit Network
Meet at Whately Hall Hotel .
Contact: Sarah Crossley 01295 278994
The Mind, Body & Spirit Network is designed specifically for Coaches, Alternative Therapists and small business owners. We meet monthly to share contacts, information and referals and hear guest speakers share their expertise. The focus is on practical, resourceful tools to enable each other to build and grow our businesses. We offer a supportive and encouraging space to share ideas and feedback with each other. If you are just starting out or you are an experienced practitioner, come along to this vibrant, engaging Network. Free self-coaching worksheets and 'resource packs' are given to each member to help you on your way to success. The group meets on the 2nd Monday of every month, doors open 6.30, starts at 7pm. First one is on 12th May 08 - £10 per ticket to be paid in advance.