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Business networking events

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.

Events

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Jun

2026

Joint Business Associations Event

Join us for an evening of networking and inspiration at the Chequer Mead Arts Centre in East Grinstead.

Join East Grinstead Business Association, Burgess Hill Business Parks Association, Gatwick Diamond Business and Haywards Heath Business Association for an evening of networking, collaboration and inspiration. With plenty of time before and after for networking and collaborating with businesses across the area, we invite you to join us in the theatre to be inspired by 'The power of storytelling for business success'. Storyteller and multi-award-winning voice actor, Katie Flamman, will lead a guest panel with expertise to share and inspire. Followed by Q&A. Welcome & networking, 6-7pm (Apron bar area) Storytelling for business success, 7pm (Theatre) Networking, canapes, share your story! 8-9pm (Apron bar area) Date: Tuesday 9th June 2026 Venue: Chequer Mead Theatre Time: 18:00-21:00 Please click here to book a space Chequer Mead Theatre and Arts Centre is celebrating 30 years of being a creative hub for the community, nurturing creativity and celebrating the performing arts. The event is free for business association members. Non-members £20.

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Jun

2026

Joint Business Associations Event

Join us for an evening of networking and inspiration at the Chequer Mead Arts Centre in East Grinstead.

Jun

2026

Invest Crawley Conference 2026

gdb are proud to partner with the Invest Crawley Conference 2026.

Jun

2026

Membership Meet Up - On The Move

Join us every third Monday of the Month for our Membership Meet Up - now on the move!

Jun

2026

gdb Business Breakfast

This event will provide a friendly, relaxed, and informative environment for local businesses to network and improve their business profile. With our guest speaker and a delicious full English breakfast

Jun

2026

gdb AGM 2026

Join us for the gdb AGM 2026, hosted by Stanhill Court Hotel

Jun

2026

June Members Meeting

Catch up with all things gdb and your fellow gdb members at the June Members Meeting

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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.

How do gdb

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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