Business events and networking

Workshops, seminars and networking events

Our business support team organises free networking events twice a year - Spring and Autumn.

These events are designed to help local, regional, and national organisations make new connections, while also providing information in support of topical issues that are impacting local companies. In attendance we usually see council leaders, business directors, and CEOs, together with representatives from many of our partners, such as the Department for Business and Trade, East Midlands Chamber, West Notts College, local universities, trade associations, and of course many local businesses.

If you would like to be added to our invitation lists, please complete our online form:

Ashfields’s Small business membership programme

Discounted business memberships are now available through special UKSPF scheme partnering Ashfield District Council and the Federation for Small Businesses.

Places are limited to 60 small businesses who are based in Ashfield, and they employ less than 20 people.

For more information on this opportunity please contact:

Networking Groups

Nottinghamshire County Council

There are a host of local business clubs operating across Nottinghamshire. If you would like to know more about those active in your area, please contact Nottinghamshire County Council's economic development team.

Mansfield and Ashfield Business Network

Mansfield and Ashfield Business Network previously known as MA2020 is a local not-for-profit organisation that helps connect people, build partnerships, and help grow organisations across Mansfield, Ashfield, and the surrounding areas. The organisation runs regular networking breakfasts, women in business luncheons, and has an annual business awards dinner. If you are a local business, then you can also list your company in their online directory, and you can attend your first event for free. After this theirs a small membership fee.

Hucknall Business Club

Are a networking club for local small businesses, providing support, advice, and new business opportunities for past, present, and future entrepreneurs.

Business events

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Page last updated 12 November 2025

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