Connected Crawley

Connecting Manor Royal to Crawley Town Centre, and beyond

Manor Royal and Crawley Town Centre BIDs, Freedom Works and Gatwick Diamond Business are delighted to invite you to Connected Crawley, a collaborative networking event at Astral Towers.

A light breakfast will be available from 8.30 and the informal networking will run through to 10.30.

Our four organisations have a common purpose in supporting businesses and other employers in Crawley and the Gatwick Diamond. By coming together for the first time, we are delighted to offer you this opportunity to deepen your existing relationships and widen your pool of contacts to help take your business forward.

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Venue: Freedom Works, Astral Towers, Betts Way, Crawley, RH10 9XA.

Date: Thursday 8th February

Time: 8:30 - 10.30

Price: Free for companies in the Manor Royal and Crawley Town Centre BIDs, and for members of Freedom Works and Gatwick Diamond Business.

Please note 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.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Free Parking at Astral Towers

Venue

Freedom Works Astral Towers

Date

8 February, 2024

Time

08:30 - 10:30

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