Increasing business through a structured system of
giving personal referrals, with four groups meeting
weekly. Contact: Judi Whiting 0845 22 62 998 or
www.bni-miltonkeynes.co.uk
Bucks
Fizz
An established business networking club whose members
help each other to promote, develop and grow their
businesses, meeting fortnightly in and around
Buckingham, Brackley, Bicester and Banbury.
More information: www.bucks-fizz.biz
Business Breakfast MK
A not-for-profit weekly structured networking breakfast
club in Milton Keynes. More information:
www.bbmk.co.uk.
Business
for Breakfast
A dynamic,
structured, friendly business club designed to promote
quality referrals to increase the turnover of members
and reduce their costs. Meets fortnightly over
breakfast. More information: www.bforb.co.uk or
phone Jean Cobelli on 0792 868 5709 or 0845 217 8265.
Email: jeancobelli@bforb.co.uk.
Business
in MK
A
virtual network for businesses in Milton Keynes.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/businessinmk
Buckingham Business Club
Encourages trade in Buckingham and surrounding areas and
promotes Buckingham as an ideal place to carry out
business. More information: www.buckinghambusinessclub.co.uk
Cappuccino
Connections
Informal
free drop-in networking meetings for business women in
South Milton Keynes
. More information www.theathenanetwork.com
Central Innovation Network
A networking group to facilitate the
growth of innovation and technology based business in
the region. More information:: www.centralinnovation.net.
Chamber Human Resource Network
Part of the Milton Keynes
Chamber of Commerce this network hosts several events each year
on topical human resource-related topics and offers
networking opportunities for HR professionals. More
information:
www.mk-chamber.co.uk
Chartered
Institute of Marketing Milton Keynes
The Chartered Institute of Marketing offers both its
full and student members and guests the opportunity to
meet together to keep up to date with the current issues
in marketing. More information: www.cim.co.uk
The
Citizen Business Club
Informal
business networking lunch club, with meetings every
two months at selected venues in and around Milton
Keynes. Contact: Sarah Jamieson at The Milton Keynes
Citizen Tel 01908 651259.
City Breakfast Club
Early morning networking group, run by a committee
of sponsors, meets ten times a year. Membership by invitation only. More
information:
www.citybreakfastclub.co.uk
Connections4Business
Pay
as you go table-to-table networking, meet everyone
present, no membership required. More
information: www.connections4business.co.uk
Connecting MK
A forum to address technology issues
targeted at small to medium sized companies with 15+ employees, who
want to get real answers from experts to support their technology
concerns. More information: www.connectingmk.co.uk
Corporate Womens Network
Networking group for women in larger
organisations (over 10 employees) which holds several
events during the year. Free membership.
Contact: Christine Rollason, The Milton Keynes Citizen 01908 651221
The Culture & Commerce Club
Networking group with speakers from various different cultural organisations in Milton
Keynes designed to encourage interaction between the
cultural sectors and the commercial world. Contact: Emma MacLellan, Tel: 01908 558 304 Email: e.maclellan@mk-g.org.
Ecademy - Milton Keynes
Bringing together the many Ecademists in the
area including North Buckinghamshire, East Oxfordshire,
South Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.More information: www.ecademy.com/module.php?mod=club&c=932
Federation of Small Businesses
Representing the interests of small
businesses. Organises regular networking events. Non-profit making and non-party
political. Membership in excess of 180,000. Nationwide lobbying furthering the interests of the
self-employed and extensive member benefits. More information: www.fsb.org.uk
The Green Business Network (GBN)
Support network for companies interested in
improving environmental performance by reducing
waste, saving energy and taking measures to prevent
their activities from having a detrimental effect on the
environment. More information: www.gbn-bedfordshire.org.uk
HRinMK
Virtual network operating through a Yahoo! group
providing a forum for those working in HR, personnel,
training or related professions. Membership is free.
More information: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hrinmk
ITinMK
Virtual network operating through a Yahoo! group providing a forum for
those in IT in Milton Keynes providing a forum Membership is
free. More information: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/itinmk
Lead
Generation Club
A word-of-mouth marketing organisation
comprising clubs which meet for breakfast, brunch,
lunch or supper to benefit members and meet local
needs. More information:
http://www.tlgc.co.uk/MiltonKeynes.html
Legal &
Financial Services Network
Membership
of the Network is drawn from Chamber members operating in Milton Keynes
and North Bucks and other organisations that are able to complement its
objectives. More information:: www.mk-chamber.co.uk
Milton Keynes & North Bucks Chamber of
Commerce
Membership organisation that offers networking
opportunities, campaigning voice, information, support
advice, exclusive member benefits. More
information: www.mk-chamber.co.uk
Milton Keynes Community Foundation
Grant-making organisation supporting local voluntary
groups and charities with money from companies and
individuals. Members are invited to two receptions each
year plus other networking events at various venues.
More information: www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk.
Milton Keynes Media Circle
A virtual network for marketing, media and public
relations professionals and providers of associated
services. Membership is free. More information: www.mediacircle.org.uk
Milton
Keynes Net-walking
Get fitter while walking in Milton Keynes and networking
at the same time. More information:
http://www.celebratehf.co.uk
Milton
Keynes Sporting Luncheon Club
Provides networking opportunities and meets every three
months. Contact:
Sally Fennemore, 54 Walton Road, Wavendon, Milton Keynes
MK17 8LW
Missing Link
Networking organisation, meeting locally.
More information: www.misslink.co.uk
MK50 Club
Designed to provide construction businesses, their
clients and those involved in the construction supply
chain with an opportunity to network. More
information: www.mk50club.co.uk
MKPAnet
A networking club for the PAs and senior secretaries.
More information: www.mkpanet.org.uk
Newport
Pagnell Business
An organisation that promotes the interests of
businesses in the Newport Pagnell area. Meetings are
held monthly. More information about the town at www.newport-pagnell.org.uk.
Contact: David Massingberd-Mundy Tel 01908 610215
Olney Chamber of Trade
Networking group for traders in Olney. More information: www.olneychamber.co.uk
Stony Stratford Business Association
Representing businesses in the Stony Stratford
area. A monthly networking lunch is held and occasional evening social events.
More information: www.stonystratfordbusiness.org.uk
Stony
Stratford Business
Online community of businesses in the Stony Stratford
area. More information: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/stonystratfordbusiness.
Teabag Talent Community
Teabag is a work referrals community for independent
professionals or those who are part of a small
partnership. Meetings in
Aspley Guise are on the second Monday of the month. More
information: www.teabagtalent.com
Wolverton Unlimited
An organisation to sustain and grow the community’s
vision for the future regeneration and growth of
Wolverton. More information: www.wolvertonunlimited.com.
Women in Business Network
The Women in Business Network is an organization that
brings together women business owners and employed
decision makers of larger companies to network their
business in a structured meeting format. More
information: www.wibn.co.uk
Women in Enterprise
Networking organisation for women in business
providing opportunities for self-employed and employed
women to do business, share experiences, learn and find
new friends. Networking lunches held every month and
occasional evening meetings. More information: www.womeninenterprise.co.uk