friday 16th january
2026-01-16 07:00 - 09:00 (Europe/London) | Jubilee Church Life Centre, 5 London Rd, Grantham, NG31 6EY, United Kingdom
The January 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: Bethany Goodman, Physical Activity & Wellbeing Lead from SKDC.
Wellbeing Works: Building Age Friendly Businesses for the Future
Join us for a focused session on why becoming an Age Friendly Employer is both the right thing to do and a smart business move. We’ll explain the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, the benefits it brings, and the practical steps to get started. You’ll also hear about wider workplace wellbeing benefits which boost productivity, supports staff retention, and creates a more engaged workforce.
As your local authority, we see first-hand how age-inclusive, well-supported workplaces strengthen our local economy, improve community wellbeing, and help residents of all ages thrive.
Whether you’re a small business or a large employer, you can expect simple guidance, real examples, and ideas on how you could build a positive workplace, where people of all ages can succeed.
After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)

Table networking (Session 2) – 60 seconds to introduce your business to the fellow members of your table

friday 13th february
2026-02-13 07:00 - 09:00
February GBC Meeting Overview
Please note: due to works at the venue, this February meeting will take place one week earlier than usual.
This month’s meeting replaces the usual keynote speaker with an extended speed networking session, giving everyone more time to connect, share the business love and properly get to know one another. This format is designed to be lively, welcoming and highly interactive, making it ideal for building new relationships and strengthening existing ones.
As with all Grantham Business Club meetings, tea and coffee are included, along with plenty of opportunities to network before, during and after the formal agenda. If you would like something to eat, you can select a ticket that includes a breakfast roll to enjoy during the break.
Anyone who books online before the meeting will be entered into our monthly Business Book Giveaway, and the Book Swap Shop will also be open, kindly sponsored by Voice Confident.
Schedule for the Morning
Doors open at 7.00am, giving you time to arrive, grab a drink and start networking. The meeting will begin with everyone seated at 7.30am.
We start with quick business introductions, giving each attendee up to 10 seconds to introduce their business to the 40 to 50 organisations in the room.
This is followed by table networking (Session 1), where you will have 60 seconds to introduce your business to fellow members at your table.
After a short break of around 15 minutes to network, top up your tea or coffee and enjoy your breakfast roll, the meeting continues with the main speed networking session. This gives you the chance to meet a wide range of members in a short space of time, sparking conversations that can be followed up after the meeting.
This February meeting is all about connections, conversation and creating opportunities, and is a great way to start the day feeling energised and connected.

friday 20th march
2026-03-20 07:00 - 09:00
Note: Doors open at 7am – with sit down at 7.30am
We are back to our usual schedule for March, with the meeting taking place on the third Friday of the month at our normal time and venue.
This month features a practical and down-to-earth presentation titled Making compliance a breeze, delivered by Breeze Rowlands. The session is designed to take the stress out of compliance and give business owners clear, sensible guidance they can actually use. Rather than getting lost in jargon, the focus is on helping you feel more confident about your responsibilities and reducing risks to your customers, your team, your property and your information.
The talk will cover how different ISO management system frameworks can support businesses with simple, repeatable steps. This includes Information Security Management (ISO 27001) for managing cyber and data risks, Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001) for protecting staff and meeting H&S duties, Quality Management (ISO 9001) for building reliable processes and well-trained teams, and Environmental Management (ISO 14001) for cutting environmental impact and meeting legal requirements.
As always, tea and coffee are included, with plenty of time to network before, during and after the meeting. If you would like something to eat, you can choose a ticket that includes a breakfast roll for the break.
Anyone who books online before the meeting will be entered into the monthly Business Book Giveaway, kindly sponsored by Voice Confident.
This March meeting is ideal for anyone who wants clearer, more confident control over compliance, without the headache.
