Please Note there is a £5 Entry Fee (includes refreshments)

Why attend East End Connection? it's one of the most talked about events in Glasgow, we are more than just about networking we're a Business Support Group coming together to share our knowledge, experience, and skills to help build relationships to support and refer one another. If you are running a small business it can be daunting, lonely and at times you don't know where to turn when stuck or looking to expand? We are a community of over 800 businesses usually with around 65 people in the room so you're sure to make new connections as well as catch up with the usual suspects.

Don't worry if you are not an Eastender! we welcome businesses near and far and don't worry if you're are new to networking, we are a very relaxed and friendly bunch ready to welcome you whether you're a start-up, small, large or established business, an employee or just thinking about going it alone.

When: 9.30-11.30am

Where: Drygate Brewery - Upper Beer Hall

What Happens at the event:

• Display your promotional materials for people to collect (but please take them with you)

• Grab a refreshment and start getting know people to build your network of support

• This month's 2 Inspirational Speakers:

• Lisa Smith, Foundation Apprenticeship Project Manager, Glasgow Kelvin College & DYW - Lisa will be highlighting the benefits funding and support businesses & Young Adults receive for Foundation Apprenticeships

• Jane Morrison, Economic Development Manager - Business Growth at Glasgow City Council - Jane will be introducing you to Community Business Boost with incentives to fund up to 2 year 50% rental costs to occupy empty properties in SIMD areas: East Centre, Calton, North East & Canal wards.

• Everyone gets 20 seconds spotlight to introduce themselves to the room (this months topic - 'Your Vision' for Growth'

• Continue Networking - if you've taken notes of who's in the room you can get to know them better

• Please remember to take your cards and leaflets with you when leaving (otherwise will be chucked!)

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Photographs will be taken during the event and used to promote EEC on Social Media Platforms

LIMITED FREE PARKING SPACES! If car park full there is a multistorey car park across road on Duke Street (cost 1-2hrs £3.50 / 2-3hrs £5) Apply for FREE All Day Parking Card - Pay only £5 All Day Parking - only 10 mins walk into town

FAQs

Questions: Contact the organiser Fiona 07855 014 369

Cancellations or Amendments: If you can't make it please cancel your booking on Eventbrite or email me fiona@glasgoweec.co.uk