If my plans change after booking, can I get a refund?

No refunds are available, but you are welcome to send along a substitute in your place.

Are timings strict (4:30pm start and 6:00pm finish)?

This networking event is informal and it's not a problem if you arrive a little late or need to leave before the event finishes. You're also welcome to continue networking afterwards.

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Thursday, 8 May

Networking for Growing Businesses in Lichfield hosted by Ian Gardner

Join us in Lichfield for an evening of networking with other business owners and sector professionals looking to grow their businesses!

By Ian Gardner - loves growing businesses

Date and time

Thu, 8 May 2025 16:30 - 18:00 GMT+1

Location

Duke of York

Greenhill Lichfield WS13 6DY United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Welcome to our networking event for Growing Businesses in Lichfield!

Join us for a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow your business network. Whether you're an owner of an established business or someone involved in providing support to SMEs, this event is perfect for making valuable connections and expanding your business reach. Don't miss out on this chance to meet like-minded professionals and take your business to the next level.

The venue is the Duke of York in Lichfield, where your first drink will be free and some nibbles will be provided. You will receive a list of attendees by email following the event.

All business owners, Directors and professionals supporting the SME sector are welcome - there will be no long presentations, although there will be an opportunity for just a couple of brief spotlight introductions.

We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you with your plans to grow your business.

Ian Gardner, Director of Growing Businesses Ltd.

Organised by

Ian Gardner - loves growing businesses

Ian has had a long and successful career in business and corporate banking, managing regional teams across the Midlands and South. Over the last 3 years Ian headed up the very successful GetSet for Growth programme which provided support for over 1,500 ambitious SMEs across the West Midlands.

Aside from continuing to run the 1000 Trades Networking Club, Ian now undertakes Business Development and Growth Consultancy for Breslins, a long-established business consultancy and accountancy firm based in the Jewellery Quarter.

Ian maintains strong links with finance professionals across the West Midlands and he provides an underwriting consultancy for Outset Finance who are a delivery partner for the Government’s Start-Up Loan Scheme.