Networking Groups

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1.  4Networking Cherwell Edge Golf Course, Appletree Road, Chacombe, Banbury, OX17 2EN Telephone: Jody on 01295 269800 or Duncan on 01295 236364 4Networking is the UK's largest joined-up business network. 4Networking gives you the essentials you need: People, Appointments, Business and Support. The 4N culture is relaxed and friendly, with a complete lack of pretension and 'cufflinks'.plus you stay in control: network where you want, when you want with over 290 groups around the UK. 4Networking is 50% business, 50% social and it works. Just be yourself, you'll be very welcome.

2.   The Athena Network Rye Hill Golf Club, Milcombe, Nr Banbury, OX15 4RU      Telephone: 0845 199 02 96 or Mobile: 07771 881600 The Athena Network is a Business Networking group for Ladies. We shall be launching the all NEW Banbury Athena group on Thursday 23rd February for a Networking Lunch. We have a great speaker each month who will help and support your business as well as mini workshops to help with your networking skills. We are a positive and friendly group of professional ladies and a valuable asset to anyone who runs their own business or anyone responsible for the business development of a larger organisation. Email:        claire.newell@theathenanetwork.com Website:   http://theathenanetwork.com

3.  B 2 B Club Bloxham Mill Business Centre, Barford Road, Bloxham, OX15 4FF Telephone: 01295 724545 The b 2 b club is a great opportunity to network with local businesses, share ideas and get motivated and inspired for the challenges we face in our day to day businesses. We meet once every 3 months - so please contact us about the next meeting.

4.  Banbury Biscotti Bloxham Mill Business Centre, Barford Road, Bloxham, OX15 4FF Meets on the First Wednesday of the month from 9.30am - 11.30am - Just come along, pay for your coffee and bring lots of business cards.

5.   Banbury Business Breakfast Club Meets 1st Thursday of every month at Rye Hill Golf Club, Milcombe, OX15 4RU    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

6.  Banbury Business Women Meet at The Whately Hall Hotel, 17-19 Horse Fair Banbury, OX16 0AN for lunch on 2nd Tuesday of the month    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 lunches 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

7.   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

8.  Business Matters Whately 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. Evening meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, starting at 5.30pm.

9.  Interbiz Cromwell Hotel, North Bar, Banbury Telephone: 01295 738834 Interbiz breakfast networking club was set up by local businesses in Banbury to offer a quality networking environment, without the high costs that other organisations charge. This is achieved by the club being not-for-profit, so no money goes into one pocket, but is instead invested into the club for members to benefit from. The club meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month.