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:
Networking Groups
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 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.
Are a networking club for local small businesses, providing support, advice, and new business opportunities for past, present, and future entrepreneurs.
- email: dawntoduskalchemy@gmail.com (chairperson)
- website: Hucknall Business Club – Free to join
Business events
Search for business events on these websites:
- website: University of Derby
- website: University of Nottingham
- website: Nottingham Trent University
- website: Federation of Small Businesses
- website: East Midlands Chamber of Commerce
- website: Business Events Finder
- website: NEC Birmingham
- website: D2N2 Growth Hub
Trade Associations
Trade Associations also offer events:
- website: Free Online Directory of Trade Associations
- website: Build UK (Construction)
- website: East Midlands Manufacturing Network
- website: East Midlands Chamber of Commerce
- website: Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
- website: Logistics UK (Transport)
- website: Make Uk (Manufacturing)
- website: Medilink East Midlands (Health/Life Sciences)
- website: Midlands Aerospace Alliance
- website: National Farmers Union – Midlands (Agriculture)
Contact details
- Business support
- business.support@ashfield.gov.uk
- 01623 450000 and ask for Business support
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Ashfield District Council
Council Offices
Urban Road
Kirkby in Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 8DA
Page last updated 08 September 2025