friday 20th june

The June meeting includes: 

All GBC meetings include Tea/Coffee as well as networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll.

Book online before the meeting to be in the draw for our Business Book Giveaway each month and our Book Swap Shop will be open. (Sponsored by APT Legal)

Note: Doors open at 7am – with sit down at 7.30am

The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)

Table networking (Session 1) – 60 seconds to introduce your business to the fellow members of your table 

Keynote Speaker: Lucy Painter – Planning is Everything….

Planning is critical to support business growth. What should you consider when developing your plan, and more importantly, how do you evolve your plan as time skips by? This session gives you tips and hints to help you plan for your business success.

With over 20 years of experience across HR and asset finance, Lucy is a commercially astute business leader known for building strong relationships and thriving in change-driven environments. Her core values—integrity, attention to detail, and a pragmatic, can-do attitude—underpin her approach to helping businesses succeed. Lucy has worked internationally across EMEA, is fluent in German, and brings valuable insight from sectors including financial services, technology, retail, and a wide range of SMEs. She’s recognised for her leadership, client focus, and ability to deliver simple, effective support that makes a real impact.

After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)