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Business networking events provide great opportunities for both people and businesses to build relationships, create connections and increase their exposure. They are an essential part of many growth strategies. A solid networking strategy is crucial to establish and nurture valuable connections, expand your reach, and ultimately drive growth. Gatwick Diamond Business offers our members a wide range of networking from conferences to breakfasts, seminars to afternoon teas. We create opportunities for you to find new partners, suppliers and customers.

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Diamond Leaders for Growth
22
May
2025

Diamond Leaders for Growth

Diamond Leaders for Growth is a Gatwick Diamond Business programme exclusively for individual leaders committed to growing their businesses and interested in sharing experience, knowledge and ideas with like-minded peers.
Diamond Leaders For Growth Are you a business leader committed to driving growth and innovation in your company? Do you want to connect with like-minded peers, share valuable knowledge and learn from industry experts in a confidential, supportive environment? If so, Diamond Leaders for Growth is the perfect programme for you.   Why join? For over four years, Diamond Leaders for Growth has been the go-to platform for established leaders within the Gatwick Diamond business community. This exclusive programme offers: Peer to Peer Learning: Engage in meaningul discussions with fellow business leaders who share your commitment to growth. Gain fresh perspectives and leave with actionable insights by solving real life business challenges together Expert Led Sessions: Stay ahead of the game with sessions led by industry experts. Previous topics have included AI, marketing strategy, and the best practices in HR and communication. Chatham House Rules: Build long term, trusted relationships with your peers. Our "what is said in the room, stays in the room" policy ensures a safe space for frank discussions and shared learning.   Time: 09:00-13:00 Venue: Freedom Works, Astral Towers, Betts Way, Manor Royal, Crawley RH10 9XA Led by Andrew Manley.   Interested in joining? Membership is for a minimum 12-month period for an annual fee of £900 a year for gdb members (£1800 for non-members) with the option to pay monthly.    Please contact sally@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com or robandrew.manley@prolifient.com to find out more.   Session led by Andrew Manley, CEO of Prolifient Ltd. Our first Diamond Leaders for Growth group is led by Andrew Manley of Prolifient Ltd.  Andrew brings extensive experience in running peer group programmes. His Diamond Leaders for Growth group is aimed particularly at MD/Owner level with a broad growth agenda responsive to the needs and contributions of group members.  Andrew is working with gdb to build the group, lead each meeting, and coordinate expert contributors.  

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Diamond Leaders for Growth

22
May
2025

Diamond Leaders for Growth

Diamond Leaders for Growth is a Gatwick Diamond Business programme exclusively for individual leaders committed to growing their businesses and interested in sharing experience, knowledge and ideas with like-minded peers.
Diamond Leaders for Growth
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Catch up with all things gdb and your fellow gdb members at the May Members Meeting.
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gdb Business Briefing with MHA

Generate new business contacts at our Bank of England and Lloyds Banking Group Business Briefing with MHA.
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Networking Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Our networking events provide the perfect platform for you to showcase your business and your expertise. The diverse range of attendees creates a dynamic environment for exchanging knowledge, experience and insights. It's your chance to meet people from businesses of various sizes and a huge variety of sectors.

 

Being a member of Gatwick Diamond Business can help you achieve your networking goals. Whether you're looking to generate sales, hear from industry experts or simply get yourself out there, we're here to help.

 

Build relationships, raise your profile by speaking at one of our industry expert events or generate sales opportunities. Our vibrant local business community is the ultimate network.

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networking events work?

We carefully curate a wide-reaching event programme designed to bring together like minded businesspeople to share insights. Our events are all about meaningful conversations and giving you the chance to rub shoulders with the region's best businesses.

 

Choose events which match your target audience and business objectives and measure which yield the best results. We have such a diverse range of events that you're sure to find something which delivers.

 

Relationship building is key. Our members can attest that being part of our organisation has opened up new and exciting opportunities for their business. gdb members forge valuable connections at our events - it's something we pride ourselves upon. We facilitate an engaging event programme, then the rest is up to you!

 

Elevate your brand by increasing its exposure to 360 member businesses and see how being a gdb member can get your voice heard and drive growth. 

 

Supercharge your network by joining today.

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If you are considering joining Gatwick Diamond Business, you are welcome, as a one-off opportunity, to attend one of our Monthly Members Meetings as a guest.

 

These events always attract an impressive turnout and places are limited.

Please contact Mandi if you would like to be considered.

 

The fee is £30 (+ VAT) and is payable in advance.

 

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