MVC October 2025 Networking Breakfast

Welcome to Mole Valley Chamber, the leading business networking organisation in Mole Valley. Our aim is to support, promote and develop the interests of all businesses in the local area.By bringing local businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs together, we are an active force and major influence in the business community within Mole Valley.The Chamber is dedicated to support all business types, irrespective of size. From sole traders through to specialist retailers, national organisations and global blue-chip companies, we support and help our members' businesses thrive through our range of networking events, social functions and conferences. We issue regular business news updates and local information to keep you informed about important events and activities.The Mole Valley Chamber is affiliated to the Surrey Chamber of Commerce, giving our members access to an even wider range of events, at preferrred rates.

Mole Valley Chamber

A Mole Valley Chamber Business Networking Event

The Watermill

Mole Valley Chamber Networking Events

Join us for business networking whatever your business or organisation is. You'll be made very welcome on arrival and have the chance to network with like-minded business people from across Surrey and beyond.

<h4>October 2025 Networking Breakfast</h4> Join us for Mole Valley Chamber's Networking Breakfast

Join us for Mole Valley Chamber's Networking BreakfastWe are delighted to invite you to Mole Valley Chamber's monthly networking breakfast. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local businesses, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and gain valuable insights from our inspiring guest speaker.Strengthening your cyber resilience in an increasing interconnected worldOur guest speaker this month is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-milford-9a582730b/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-milford-9a582730b/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Patrick Milford</a> from the <a href="https://www.secrc.police.uk" title="https://www.secrc.police.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">South East Cyber Resilience Centre (SECRC)</a>, who will be discussing how to strengthen your cyber resilience in a world that’s more connected—and more vulnerable—than ever.In this session, Patrick will explore how organisations can improve their cyber resilience in an environment where digital connectivity continues to grow – along with the risks.The talk will provide a clear overview of the current cyber threat landscape, including the most common attacks facing businesses today such as phishing, ransomware, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Drawing on expert insights from the SECRC, Patrick will outline practical, achievable steps that businesses of all sizes can take to protect themselves, their staff and their customers from cyber harm.The session will also introduce the free membership and services available through the SECRC, including Police CyberAlarm, Operation Configured and guidance on Cyber Essentials. Particular focus will be given to their funded security awareness training, now available to all SECRC members, which offers valuable staff education to help reduce the risk of human error.Attendees will hear about real-world examples and feedback from recent training sessions, with testimonials from organisations that have already benefited. The talk will conclude with clear calls to action to help businesses build a strong, sustainable culture of cyber resilience.For more information on joining the SECRC and accessing their funded training, visit: 🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/south-east-cyber-bulletin-7333855871220830209" title="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/south-east-cyber-bulletin-7333855871220830209" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/south-east-cyber-bulletin-7333855871220830209</a> Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging morning of networking, learning, and community spirit.

About our speakerPatrick Milford was appointed Director of the SECRC in May 2024. Patrick joined Devon and Cornwall Police in 1997 after graduating from Queen Mary's University London. He joined CID in 2000 and transferred to the Metropolitan Police Service in 2004, where he worked in a variety of investigative roles, the majority of which were within specialist crime. Patrick was an SIO on one of the Met Police's Homicide teams.Patrick transferred to Kent Police in 2018 he worked extensively in Essex and Kent Serious Crime Directorate working as head of Serious and Organised Crime, and Head of Major, Economic and Cyber Crime. Patrick has led on numerous complex homicide investigations and was instrumental in developing a series of proactive responses to fraud and cybercrime which were adopted nationally.

7:30am arrival for an 8:00am breakfast which will finish at 9:30am.Ticket Sales for this Event will end at 5:00pm on Tuesday 14 October.Bookings must be made and paid-for online ahead of the event.What's the refund policy? Places are limited, and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email for a refund* or you’ll be required to pay for your place in full.*Eventbrite booking fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or there are duplicate charges.We do hope you will join us, and look forward to seeing you there!

Agenda

This is where you'll be welcomed as you step into the venue by chamber staff. Once you are settled in you'll have the chance to mingle and make connections with other businesses and organisations. It is always relaxed and friendly, everyone is welcome.

Arrival, Welcome, Coffee and Networking

Now we have one-minute rounds where you can showcase your business and find out what others in the room do. If you've not done a one minute round (or 60 seconds) before, no need to worry, we will help you.

One-Minute Round 

This is where our guest speaker has a chance to address the breakfast attendees with a subject of their choice. We always aim to either educate, motivate and inspire during these talks.  We often have speakers talk on their specialist area, talking about perhaps challenges they have had in business or giving advice that benefits at all. We also regularly have inspirational speakers who have a story to tell, it might be about their life or about their career, or of course, both!

Guest Speaker

Once the speaker is finished there is time for questions. This is then followed by more networking before closing the meeting at 9:30 am. An attendee list is emailed with contact details giving them the opportunity to connect and follow up with 1-2-1s with the people they have met at the breakfast networking.