The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. Starting with our 60 Second Spotlight winner from last month (10 secs max)

Table networking (Session 1) - 60 seconds to introduce your business to the fellow members of your table 
Keynote Speaker: Fireside Chat with Jacqui Hanbury 
This month our Vice-Chair Paul Green sits down with GBC regular Jacqui Hanbury for an in depth discussion.

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 

Keynote Speaker: 7 Presentation Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them with Kaffy Rice-Oxley

Kaffy Rice-Oxley is a trained singer with extensive experience of working with actors and speakers. She performs as vintage singer Melody Flyte and speaks on aspects of music history across the UK. She now offers 1:1 and small group coaching in all aspects of public speaking through www.voiceconfident.com.

Keynote Speaker: Sharron Marriott - You've Got To Be In It To Win It!

Sharron Marriott of Iliffe Media Group, owner's of the Grantham Journal joins us to share their plans for this year's Grantham Journal Business Awards, taking place at Arena UK on Friday, November 22nd. Sharron will talk about the benefits of entering the awards and demonstrate the entry process.

The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)
Keynote Speaker: This month Committee Member David O'Brien will be hosting a summer quiz for our holiday meeting 

Keynote Speaker: This month we have John Youens with "What's your IT health rating?". 10 point interactive health check for your business.

John is the Owner and Managing Director of Inara Systems, founded the company in 2013 to address spiralling outsourced costs after years in the corporate industry. Inara provides jargon-free, friendly IT services with a Fixed Price & Flexible model, ensuring businesses of all sizes can offer their staff the support they need. With extensive expertise in IT operations, IT service management, and data centre management, John leads a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative IT solutions that meet client needs.

Inara partners with other IT companies and organizations to offer comprehensive services, focusing on long-term client relationships and the advancement of their technological capabilities. The company’s mission is rooted in excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

Keynote Speaker: This month our Vice-Chair Paul Green will be by the fireside with Harry Whinney from Gorsebush for our popular Fireside Chat

Harry Whinney is a UK-based design leader, currently managing Gorsebush, a creative agency he founded, and Camera Confident Media Training, he recently co-founded with expert vocal coach, Kaffy Rice-Oxley.

With nearly three decades of experience, Harry has an extensive background in branding, video promotion, and corporate media across multiple sectors from FMCG to banking. Before launching Gorsebush in 2016, he spent 20 years as a senior designer, producer and director at the BBC and a production company, where he lead on notable projects such as directing the title sequences for BBC News, plus creating promotions for Audi, NatWest, BNFL, and the MOD.

Keynote Speaker: Chris England from PVS Media

Have you adopted a visual first strategy for your business? Have you thought to yourself ‘I should make some video’ well why not come along to Grantham Business Club and find out why video is vital for your business growth. Join Chris England from PVS Media, a seasoned media professional with multiple awards and turbo charge your company’s visuals!

Join us this year as we celebrate closing out 2024 with our annual collaborative event between Grantham and Newark Business Club.

We are back again at the stunning Harlaxton Manor for this popular event, arrive from 6pm to be welcomed by a drinks reception, all guests will be called in to the main hall for seating and called up for a delightful two course meal followed by tea/coffee.

After dinner we welcome to the stage our keynote speaker for the evening Ricky Locke.