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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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gdb x Help to Grow Alumni Event
11
Nov
2025

gdb x Help to Grow Alumni Event

Join us for a friendly morning of breakfast and networking. Free for Help to Grow Alumni and open to gdb members for a small fee.
Running 09:00-11:00, we'll have a guest speaker diving into all things Sales (more details to follow), offering valuable takeaways for business growth plus plenty of opportunity to connect with attendees over coffee and breakfast.   Selling with Integrity and Emotional Intelligence   In this engaging and practical session, Gary Morgan explores how authentic, emotionally intelligent selling builds trust, strengthens relationships, and drives long-term business success. Drawing on real-world experience, Gary shares how business owners and leaders can align values with results, selling in a way that feels genuine, ethical, and effective. Participants will leave with clear and actionable insights to enhance their conversations, strengthen connections, and cultivate loyal customers through integrity-driven sales.       Venue: Europa Gatwick Hotel, Balcombe Road, Gatwick RH10 7ZR   Date: Tuesday 11th November   Time: 09:00-11:00     Price: FREE for Help to Grow Alumni £15.00+VAT for gdb Members   CLICK HERE TO BOOK   The University of Brighton’s Help to Grow: Management programme is a government-backed initiative designed to support SME leaders in driving business growth and innovation. With cohorts starting in Crawley (24 October 2025) and Brighton (January 2026), this 12-week hybrid course offers practical learning, expert mentoring, and a tailored growth plan to help your business thrive. There’s still time to register for the Crawley cohort—don’t miss out! Programme Highlights: Mini-MBA style content covering strategy, innovation, and digital adoption 90% government-funded for eligible SMEs Delivered through a mix of online and in-person sessions One-to-one mentoring from experienced business professionals Develop a bespoke Growth Action Plan for your business Build a powerful peer network with local business leaders   Register now to secure your place and take your business to the next level:Help to Grow - University of Brighton   Photography may take place at this event for promotional purposes. Please let a member of the gdb team know if you do not wish to be photographed.   fAQS Will there be an attendee list? The attendee list will be sent out 2 days prior to the event. To be included on the attendee list, please ensure you book early.   Who can attend this event? This event is FREE for Help to Grow Alumni - please reach out or check your emails for the invitation including the free ticket promo code. gdb Members can also attend for a small fee.   What are my travel and transport options? There is free parking onsite at the hotel, please register your number plate on arrival. Alternatively, the hotel is a short taxi ride from Three Bridges Train Station.  

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11
Nov
2025

gdb x Help to Grow Alumni Event

Join us for a friendly morning of breakfast and networking. Free for Help to Grow Alumni and open to gdb members for a small fee.
gdb x Help to Grow Alumni Event
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17
Nov
2025

Membership Meet Up

Come and find out more about gdb and how to utilise member benefits!
Membership Meet Up
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18
Nov
2025

Connected Crawley

Connecting Manor Royal and Freedom Works to the Gatwick Diamond
Connected Crawley
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20
Nov
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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25
Nov
2025

gdb Lunch and Learn

Join us for a relaxed and engaging Lunch & Learn with Birketts. Enjoy valuable networking over a buffet lunch, followed by a session with Charlotte Sloan, Legal Director at Birketts.
gdb Lunch and Learn
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28
Nov
2025

gdb November Educational Seminar

Aligning Sales and Marketing in the world of AI with Stefan Buss, chief marketing engineer of Sales and Marketing Engineers, and Jerry Meldrum , founder of Ahead of sales and sales strategist and trainer.
gdb November Educational Seminar
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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?

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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Want to become a Member?

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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