I love networking! My list of networking events in Leicester & Leicestershire proved incredibly popular, and as I’m now branching out into Northampton & Northamptonshire, I thought I’d repeat the trick!
If you’re new to networking, you might want to read this article: 7 tips for newbies to networking.
Networking Events in Northampton & Northamptonshire
This is a work in progress and isn’t comprehensive. For any events I’ve missed, drop me an email and I’ll add them ASAP, likewise for any corrections.
All details were correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of publication, but all are subject to change. Please check all details with the organisers before you travel anywhere.
NB: You can check out my photos and write-up of my visit to the Leicestershire Business Networking Group elsewhere in the blog.
Some notes
- Open event = anyone can attend, fees may still apply
- No lockouts = no restrictions on the number of attendees from any one discipline (i.e. vs one seat policy where only one photographer, one graphic designer, one accountant etc. can attend)
- Referral policy = part of the membership agreement involves providing consistent referrals for others
First Week of the Month
| Date | Name & Link | Time & Venue | Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Tuesday of the month | The Connections Club https://yourbusinessmatters.co/connections-club/ | 11.45am-2pm Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton | Members only £300 annual membership free, then £28 per event Guest visit £28 Selective membership | Includes lunch. |
| Every Wednesday | Cornerstone Business Support and Networking https://cornerstone-northants.org/ | 6.45am-8.30am Great Doddington Club 41 Lower Street Great Doddington | Members only £100 joining fee, then £50 per month Guest visit free No lockouts | Includes breakfast. Second guest attendance £15. |
| Every Wednesday | Enigma Business Club https://www.enigmanetworking.co.uk/ | 6.45am-8.30am The Hopping Hare, 18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Duston, Northampton | Members only £99 annual fee, then £57 per month £10 guest visit available | |
| First Thursday of the month | The Business Community (#BusComm) Wellingborough https://www.buscomm.co.uk/ | 7.30am-9.30am Great Doddington Club, 41 Lower Street, Great Doddington | Members only £26 per month Free first visit No lockouts | One meeting per month included in membership. Other meetings (inc. Zoom meetings) are available. |
| First Thursday of the month | Business Buzz Brackley https://www.business-buzz.org/northamptonshire/brackley/ | Paisley Pear, Northampton Road, Brackley | £8 per event Open event No lockouts | A subscription membership option is available (Buzz Plus). Business Buzz run multiple events in a number of locations. |
Second Week of the Month
| Date | Name & Link | Time & Venue | Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Tuesday of the month | Business Buzz Wellingborough https://www.business-buzz.org/northamptonshire/wellingborough/ | 10am-12pm Castello Lounge, 1-2 Market Street, Wellingborough | £8 per event Open event No lockouts | A subscription membership option is available (Buzz Plus). Business Buzz run multiple events in a number of locations. |
| Second Tuesday of the month | The Business Room https://yourbusinessmatters.co/business-room-networking/ | Kettering Park Hotel, Kettering Park Way, Kettering | £200 annual fee, then £26 per meeting* One-seat policy | Lunch included. *£12 for online meetings |
| Second Wednesday of the month | UK Business Forums Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/uk-business-forums-47547618693 | Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton | Free Open event No lockouts | UKBF also run events in London. |
| Every Wednesday | Cornerstone Business Support and Networking https://cornerstone-northants.org/ | 6.45am-8.30am Great Doddington Club 41 Lower Street Great Doddington | Members only £100 joining fee, then £50 per month Guest visit free No lockouts | Includes breakfast. Second guest attendance £15. |
| Every Wednesday | Enigma Business Club https://www.enigmanetworking.co.uk/ | 6.45am-8.30am The Hopping Hare, 18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Duston, Northampton | Members only £99 annual fee, then £57 per month £10 guest visit available |
Third Week of the Month
| Date | Name & Link | Time & Venue | Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Wednesday of the month | Business Buzz Northampton https://www.business-buzz.org/northamptonshire/northampton/ | 10am-12pm Fox & Hounds, 186 Harborough Road, Northampton | £8 per event Open event No lockouts | A subscription membership option is available (Buzz Plus). Business Buzz run multiple events in a number of locations. |
| Third Wednesday of the month | The Business Community (#BusComm) Northampton https://www.buscomm.co.uk/ | 7.30am-9.30am Turnpike Beefeater, Weedon Road, Harpole | Members only £26 per month Free first visit No lockouts | One meeting per month included in membership. Other meetings (inc. Zoom meetings) are available. |
| Third Wednesday of the month (bi-monthly) | Daventry Means Business https://rollasons.com/daventry-means-business/ | 7am-9am Daventry Town Football Club Browns Road, Daventry | £12 per event Open event No lockouts | Includes breakfast roll and drink. Join the LinkedIn group to become a member. |
| Every Wednesday | Cornerstone Business Support and Networking https://cornerstone-northants.org/ | 6.45am-8.30am Great Doddington Club 41 Lower Street Great Doddington | Members only £100 joining fee, then £50 per month Guest visit free No lockouts | Includes breakfast. Second guest attendance £15. |
| Every Wednesday | Enigma Business Club https://www.enigmanetworking.co.uk/ | 6.45am-8.30am The Hopping Hare, 18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Duston, Northampton | Members only £99 annual fee, then £57 per month £10 guest visit available |
Fourth / Final Week of the Month
| Date | Name & Link | Time & Venue | Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Tuesday of the month | The Business Community (#BusComm) Northampton (Evening) https://www.buscomm.co.uk | 6.30pm-8.30pm Cheyne Walk Club 2 Cheyne Walk, Northampton | Members only £26 per month Free first visit No lockouts | One meeting per month included in membership. Other meetings (inc. Zoom meetings) are available. |
| Every Wednesday | Cornerstone Business Support and Networking https://cornerstone-northants.org/ | 6.45am-8.30am Great Doddington Club 41 Lower Street Great Doddington | Members only £100 joining fee, then £50 per month Guest visit free No lockouts | Includes breakfast. Second guest attendance £15. |
| Every Wednesday | Enigma Business Club https://www.enigmanetworking.co.uk/ | 6.45am-8.30am The Hopping Hare, 18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Duston, Northampton | Members only £99 annual fee, then £57 per month £10 guest visit available |
Variable Dates
| Date | Name & Link | Time & Venue | Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | BNI – various branches across Northampton/shire https://eastmidlands.bni.co.uk/ | Various | Members only Fees apply One seat policy Referral policy Trial visits available | |
| Various | NNBN Monthly Networking Event https://nnbn.co.uk/events/ | Various | Free for members £10 non-members Open event No lockouts | NNBN also run a number of other member events. |
