Colchester Essex Suffolk Networking I IW2N Augustus Group

Join our monthly Essex business networking event for professionals and business owners across Colchester, Ipswich, Suffolk and Mid Essex.

Professional Essex Business Networking – Colchester, Ipswich & Suffolk

Join our IWant2Network (IW2N) Augustus Group, a monthly Essex business networking event for professionals and business owners across Colchester, Ipswich, Suffolk and Mid Essex.

This professional Essex networking group is designed for those looking to collaborate with established businesses, national organisations and international clients.

Each meeting provides structured business networking with professionals from a wide range of industries, including law, property, real estate, finance, creatives and business services.

What makes IW2N unique is our cross-pollination approach to networking. While you build strong local connections in Colchester and Essex, you’ll also be introduced to members from our other Essex, London and online networking groups, helping you develop wider relationships across the UK and beyond — all within one trusted community.

Ideal for those seeking high-quality Colchester and Ipswich business networking beyond traditional referral-only groups.

Why Join an IW2N Essex Group?

Quality networking, not crowded rooms.

IW2N Essex is designed for professionals who want meaningful connections and maximum value for their time. One membership gives you access to far more than just one group.

Your membership includes:

• Smaller, curated networking groups for stronger relationships
• Access to other IW2N Groups across the network (category permitting)
• Speed 60 (Speed Networking) – free to attend online, in London and in Essex
• Industry-focused events included
• Quarterly Member Socials in London included
• Members’ WhatsApp group – join 80+ businesses, stay visible and part of the conversation
• Proactive referrals across the IW2N network – supportive, never forced
• Up to 6 IW2N events included, discounted thereafter
• Up to 8 Hot Desking / Club Space sessions included, discounted thereafter

IW2N is about quality over quantity – and making every connection count.

About our COLCHESTER Location:

Our IW2N Essex Augustus group meet in the professional North Colchester area - perfect for professionals and business owners around the Essex area.

Opened in 2011 with a mission to support local businesses, they're more than just office space, with modern and unique interiors and meeting spaces for us to enjoy. Conveniently located near the A12, with secure, inclusive parking, this modern business hub offers a mix of office and light industrial space, perfect for commuters and guests visiting.

Purchase a visitor trial ticket. Ticket is taken off the price of membership should you decide to become a member within 5 working days of your first visit.

Who are IWant2Network?

Networking that’s about quality, not just turning up.

IWant2Network (IW2N) is a professionally facilitated networking community designed to help you build meaningful, relevant connections — without awkward small talk or hard selling.

Members join one monthly IW2N group as their home group, but gain access to other IW2N groups across the network (subject to category availability). This means you can expand your contacts through online, Essex, and London groups, all within one connected community.

Alongside the monthly groups, IW2N members also have access to 2–3 iWant2Network networking events every month, mainly in London. These take place in iconic and interactive venues, blending memorable experiences with structured, purposeful networking.

Membership also includes access to our active members’ WhatsApp group, keeping conversations and opportunities flowing between meetings.

With 158 sessions planned in 2026, IW2N offers regular, high-quality opportunities to grow your network the right way.

We name all our groups after iconic people

• Online Groups - QE2, Brunel, Foster, Shakespeare
• London Groups - Wren, Turing, Darwin, Churchill, Dickens
• Essex Groups - Augustus, Marconi

Need some help working out what networking is best for you? Get in Touch!

We do operate a one-profession rule for all our membership groups, meaning when you become a member, you become the expert in the room. Please get in touch to find the right group for you and your networking needs: lizzie@iwant2network.com

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