Charnwood Borough Council is inviting local businesses and entrepreneurs to a free networking event on Monday, 21 September 2026. The Business Connect inCharnwood drop-in session runs from 8.30am to 11am at the Careers and Enterprise Hub in Loughborough's Market Place. Attendees can arrive at any point during the session.
What to Expect
The event offers local businesses an opportunity to network with other professionals, discuss business-related issues, and find out more about Business Connect inCharnwood membership.
A featured session takes place at 9.30am with guest speaker Laura Goodsell from the Business Design Academy. The topic is 'Keeping Your Business On Brand with Canva Brand Kit', covering practical advice on creating a consistent brand identity and using Canva's branding tools.
Refreshments will be available throughout the morning.
Registration and Access
Businesses are not required to book a time slot but are asked to register in advance at https://www.incharnwood.com/register-for-the-bcic-networking
The event is held on the first floor of the Careers and Enterprise Hub and is accessible by stairs only. Lift access is not available. For accessibility enquiries, contact incharnwood@charnwood.gov.uk
About Business Connect inCharnwood
Business Connect inCharnwood was launched in January 2025 to bring together businesses, support organisations and the Council to shape policies and schemes to help companies thrive in the borough. More information is available at www.incharnwood.com