Connect & Grow - A Morning of Inspiration, Networking and Opportunity

Connect & Grow: A Morning of Inspiration, Networking & Opportunity

Start your day with motivation, meaningful connections and practical insights to help you and your business thrive.

Connect & Grow brings together local business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals for a welcoming morning of informal networking, inspiring conversation and new opportunities—all while raising money for a wonderful local cause.

📅 Wednesday 30th September 2026
⏰ 9.30am–11.30am — arrival from 9.00am
📍 TownSq, Earle Street, Crewe, CW1 2BJ
🎟️ £35 per person

All proceeds will support the Crewe & District Parkinson’s Group, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

9.00am – Arrival, bacon bap and tea or coffee

Ease into the morning with something to eat, a hot drink and relaxed, informal networking with businesses from across the local area.

9.30am – Welcome and introductions

Settle in, meet the people around you and discover more about the businesses and organisations in the room.

Guest Speaker – Leon Broster

Leon Broster, Managing Director of Cheshire Business Networking, will share his journey from building Cheshire Business Exhibitions to launching Cheshire Business Networks—including the experiences, challenges and lessons he has learned along the way.

His talk will be followed by an open conversation and the opportunity to ask questions.

Professional headshots will also be available for every guest, courtesy of Alex Thurston Headshots & Branding Photography.

Informal networking available until the close of the event.

11.30am – Event closes

Leave with fresh inspiration, valuable new connections and a professional headshot to support your personal or business profile.

✔️ Relaxed and welcoming business networking

✔️ A bacon bap with tea or coffee on arrival

✔️ An inspiring guest speaker and honest business conversation

✔️ A professional headshot included with your ticket

✔️ Opportunities to meet local businesses and make genuine connections

✔️ Practical insights and fresh inspiration

✔️ The chance to support a much-loved local community group

This isn’t networking for the sake of networking.

It’s a morning designed to help you grow your network, gain inspiration and take your next step—while making a positive difference within our local community.

Connect & Grow is perfect for:

• Small business owners

• Entrepreneurs and start-ups

• Freelancers

• Coaches and consultants

• Charity and community-sector professionals

• Creatives

• People who want to build meaningful local connections

Whether you’re launching something new, growing an established organisation or simply looking to meet more people from the local business community, you’ll receive a warm welcome.

Carole Salmon is an experienced fundraiser and founder of Together Fundraising. Her practical and creative approach helps organisations Raise More, Stress Less and create greater impact.

Together Fundraising helps charities, businesses and community organisations uncover new opportunities, build valuable partnerships and generate sustainable income.

Leon Broster is the Managing Director of Cheshire Business Networking and the founder of Cheshire Business Exhibitions.

Leon is passionate about creating opportunities for businesses to connect, collaborate and grow. During the event, he’ll share his own business journey and the lessons he has learned while building networking communities and successful exhibitions.

Alex Thurston Headshots & Branding Photography helps professionals and business owners show up confidently through high-quality headshots and personal-brand photography.

Every Connect & Grow guest will have the opportunity to receive a professional headshot as part of their ticket.

All proceeds from Connect & Grow will support the Crewe & District Parkinson’s Group, which has been providing friendship, activities and vital support to local people living with Parkinson’s and their families for 50 years.

Registered Charity Number: 258197

By attending, you won’t simply be investing in yourself and your business—you’ll also be helping an important local group continue making a difference.

Connect & Grow is organised by Together Fundraising in collaboration with Cheshire Business Networking and Alex Thurston Headshots & Branding Photography.

THE VENUE

TownSq Crewe is a workspace in the centre of town. Offices, coworking desks and meeting rooms for freelancers, start-ups and growing businesses, with events and a community of people building something of their own.

Come along, make new connections and help us create an impact together.

Important Information

• Please let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements before the event.

• If you require disability access or additional support, we're happy to help—please get in touch.

• Tickets are non-refundable.