Networking can be a great way to identify news customers and suppliers or make good business contacts and as a small business such links can be invaluable.
Essex FSB runs its own programme of meetings and activities and a number of other organisations run events throughout the year.
Occasional events can be found at Essex Events listed in date order usually with booking details too.
Regular Meetings
On this page we list some of the networking groups which meet on a regular basis across Essex, Havering and Redbridge.
The groups listed here do not have a membership fee but often charge an attendance fee to cover cost of venue and refreshments, etc.
Essex FSB lists them here based on the day of the week when they meet and then by the town where they meet.
This list is provided as an information service for members and does not in any way endorse any of the groups listed.
Online Networking
Some networking groups are are online and details are given below.
Other Groups
If you are aware of other groups please send details to Essex FSB Development Manager Keith Brown for possible inclusion on this page.
When booking and when attending any of these events please do mention Essex FSB and the work we do for small businesses in Essex, Havering and Redbridge.
Mondays
Stansted
Second Monday of the month, 4.00pm until 6.00pm, at Hilton Stansted Hotel, Round Coppice Road, Stansted, CM24 1SF
More details: Environmental Protection Network
Tuesdays
Basildon
Every Tuesday, 6.45am until 8.45am Basildon Select Network meets at The Campanile is at Arterial Road, Pipps Hill, Basildon, SS14 3AE
Usual price £15.00 including buffet.
More details Basildon Select Network
Billericay
Second Tuesday of the month, 6.00pm until 10.00pm Essex Business Network meets at The Ivory Rooms, 66-68 Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD
Usual price £15.00 including buffet.
More details Essex Business Network
Braintree
Alternate Tuesdays 8.00am until 10.00am 4Networking Business Breakfast at White Hart Hotel, Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AB
Usual price £10.00
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Braintree
First Tuesday of each month, 12noon until 2.00pm Athena Networking Women in Business meets Green Dragon, Upper London Road, Youngs End, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8QN
More details.
Chelmsford
First Tuesday of each month, except for January and August. 7:30pm to 9:30pm Essex Business Club meets at Conference Room, First Floor, Moulsham Mill, Parkway, Chelmsford, CM2 7PX
More details at Essex Business Club
Chelmsford
First Tuesday of the month, 6.00pm until 10.00pm Social Networking for Business Chelmsford meets at The Saracen's Head Hotel, 3 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1BE
Usual price £15.00 including buffet.
More details Social Networking for Business
Chelmsford
Third Tuesday of the month, 6.00pm until 9.00pm, Essex Business Network, Miller and Carter, Barnes Mill Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6NL
More details Essex Business Network
Chelmsford
Last Tuesday of each month, except for December. 7:00pm to 9:00pm Chelmsford Property Network Group meets at New Street Brasserie, Atlantic Hotel, New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1PP.
More details at Chelmsford Property Network Group
Colchester
Every Tuesday, 7.00am until 9.00am, Essex Business Network Breakfast, Prested Hall, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9EE.
More details Essex Business Network
Harlow
Third Tuesday of each month, 12noon until 2.00pm Athena Networking Women in Business meets at The Park Inn Hotel, Southern Way, Harlow, CM18 7BA
More details.
Leigh-on-Sea
Third Tuesday of each month, 7.30am until 9.30am Leigh Network Group meets at Dragon Enterprise Centre, 28 Stephenson's Road, Off Progress Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5LY
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Loughton
Alternate Tuesdays 8.00am until 10.00am 4Networking Business Breakfast at Woolston Manor Golf and Country Club, Abridge Road, Chigwell, Loughton, IG7 6BX
Usual price £10.00
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Manningtree
Second Tuesday of each month, 12noon until 2.00pm Athena Networking Women in Business meets at Lucca Enoteca, 39-43 High Street, Manningtree, CO11 1AH
More details.
Rayleigh
Last Tuesday of each month, 7.30am until 9.30am The Lords Business Leaders Network Breakfast Group meets at Lords Golf and Country Club, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 9QS
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Saffron Walden
Alternate Tuesdays 8.00am until 10.00am 4Networking Business Breakfast at The Coach and Horses, Cambridge Road, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3TR
Usual price £10.00
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Southend-on-Sea
Every Tuesday 7.00am until 9.00am Essex Business Network Southend at Essex County Hotel, Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6UN
Usual price £10.00
More details Essex Business Network
Tolleshunt Knights
Second Tuesday of each month 10.00am until 12 noon Business Woman's Network at Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club and Spa, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, CM9 8HX
Usual price £11.00
More details Business Woman's Network
Westcliff-on-Sea
Second Tuesday of each month 7.30am until 9.00am Southend-on-Sea Network Group at Subway, 205 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 7EL
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Wednesdays
Billericay
Alternate Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am until 12 noon The Girl Power Network meets at The Village Bar and Grill, 120 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BY
Usual price: £4.99
More details Girl Power Network
Billericay
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 12noon until 2.00pm Athena Networking Women in Business meets at The Ivory Rooms, 66 Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD
More details.
Bishop's Stortford
Second Wednesday of each month, 8.00am until 10.00am Bishop's Stortford Breakfast Club at Pearse House, Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BQ.
Usual price: £12.00
More details Bishop's Stortford Breakfast Club
Chelmsford
Every Wednesday, 6.45am until 8.45am Chelmsford Select Network meets Altantic Hotel, New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1PP
More details Select Network
Chelmsford
First Wednesday of each month, 12noon until 2.00pm Athena Networking Women in Business meets The Waltham Bistro, Back Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PR
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Colchester
Every Wednesday, 6.45am until 8.45am Catalyst Business Network meets Rose and Crown Hotel, East Street, Colchester, CO1 2TZ.
More details.
Colchester
Last Wednesday of each month, 12 noon until 2.30pm Colchester Retailers' Network Lunch meets The Red Lion Hotel, 43 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DJ
More details.
Danbury
Third Wednesday of each month, 4.30pm until 6.30pm at The Bakers Arms, 7 Maldon Road, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QH
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Epping
Second Wednesday of each month, 12noon until 2.00pm Athena Networking Women in Business meets at The Bell Hotel, High Road, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DG
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Felsted
Third Wednesday of each month, 12noon until 2.00pm Athena Networking Women in Business meets The Swan, Station Road, Felsted CM6 3DG
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Holland-on-Sea
Second Wednesday of every month, 7.30am until 9.30am Tendring In Touch meets Kingscliff Hotel, 55 Kings Parade, Holland on Sea, CO15 5JB
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Manningtree
Alternate Wednesdays 7.00am until 9.00am Tendring Friends in Business at The Crown Hotel, 51 High Street, Manningtree, CO11 1AH
Usual price £8.00
More details Tendring Friends in Business
Rawreth
Fourth Wednesday of each month 11.00am until 12.30pm Rawreth Network Group meets at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Raweth, Wickford, SS11 8UE
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Stansted
Last Wednesday of the month, 6.00pm until 9.00pm, Essex Business Network, Radisson Blu Hotel, Waltham Close, London Stansted Airport, CM24 1PP
More details Essex Business Network
Thurrock
Every Wednesday, 7.00am until 9.00am, Essex Business Network Breakfast, The Park Inn Hotel, High Street, North Stifford, Grays, RM16 5UE.
More details Essex Business Network
Tolleshunt Knights
Third Wednesday of each month 12noon until 2.00pm Athena Networking Women in Business meetsat Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club and Spa, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, CM9 8HX
More details.
Thursdays
Basildon
Every Thursday, 7.00am until 9.00am, Essex Business Network Breakfast, The Campinile Hotel, Miles Gray Road, Basildon, SS14 3AE
More details Essex Business Network
Billericay
First Thursday of the month 7.30am until 9.00am Billericay Network Group, Deli37, 37 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BA.
More details Billericay Network Group
Billericay
First Thursday of the month (except November) 6.00pm until 8.30pm Essex Business Network for Christians at The Ivory Rooms, 66 Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD
This is open to all Christian business people (both owners or representatives of non Christian businesses).
More details Essex Business Network
Brentwood
Alternate Thursdays, 8.15am to 9.30am, Brentwood Network Group meets at Ashwells Sports and Country Club, Ashwells Road, Bentley, Brentwood, CM15 9SE
More details Brentwood Network Group
Brentwood
Every Thursday, 6.15am until 8.30am, Essex Business Forum, at Warley Park Golf Club, Magpie Lane, Little Warley, Brentwood, CM13 3DX
More details Essex Business Forum
Brentwood
Every Thursday, 7.00am until 9.00am, Essex Business Network Breakfast, Mary Green Manor, London Road, Brentwood, CM14 4NR
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Chelmsford
Second Thursday of each month, 12noon until 2.00pm The Atlantean Body meets at Pontlands Park Hotel, West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 8HR
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Chelmsford
Third Thursday of the month, 10.00am until 12 noon, Essex Business Network holds a Ladies Coffee Morning, Caffe Nero, 98 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DX
More details Essex Business Network
Colchester
Every Thursday 6.45am until 9.00am Pivotal Business Networking meets at Frankie & Benny's, Tolgate West, Colchester, CO3 8RH.
First breakfast attended is free. Usual price £10.00.
More details Pivotal Business Networking
Colchester
Alternate Thursdays 6.45am until 8.30am Business Cafe meets at the Barn Brasserie, Brook Road, Great Tey, Colchester, CO6 1JE. Costs £15 per meeting for visitors.
More details at Business Cafe .
Ilford
Alternate Thursdays, 7.30am to 9.15am, Ilford Network Group meets at The Cauliflower Public House Function Suite, 553 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1TZ.
More details Ilford Network Group
Orsett
Third Thursday of the month, 6.00pm until 9.00pm, Essex Business Network, Orsett Hall, Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, RM16 3HS
More details Essex Business Network
Southend-on-Sea
First Thursday of the month, 7.00pm Ecademy South East meets at Strawberry Fields, Thanet Grange, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6GB
Usual price Free
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Romford
Every Thursday, 7.00am until 9.00am, Essex Business Network Breakfast, The Liberty Bell, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EN
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Theydon Bois
Every Thursday 7.30am until 9.00am, Epping Forest Breakfast Group meets Queen Victoria Public House, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, CM16 7ES
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Wickford
First Thursday of the month 7.30am until 9.00am Wickford Network Group.meets at Cafe Coppa, 30 The Broadway, Wickford, SS11 7AA
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Witham
Every fourth Thursday 10.30am until 12.30pm The Atlantean Body meets at Rivenhall Hotel, Rivenhall End, Witham, CM8 3HB
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Fridays
Billericay
Alternate Fridays and Wednesdays, 10.00am until 12 noon The Girl Power Network meets at The Village Bar and Grill, 120 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BY
Usual price: £4.99
More details Girl Power Network
Brentwood
Every Friday, 6.45am until 8.45am Brentwood Select Network meets at Maylands Golf and Country Club, Harold Park, Romford, RM3 0AZ
More details Select Network
Chelmsford
Every Friday, 6.45am until 8.45am, Essex Business Network Breakfast, Miami Hotel, Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9AJ.
More details Essex Business Network
Chigwell
Every Friday, 7.30am until 9.00am, Chigwell Business Group, Woolston Manor, Abridge Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BX
More details Chigwell Business Group
Colchester
Alternate Fridays 4.30pm until 6.30pm at The Crown Public House, Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QR
More details Colchester Network Group
Harlow
Alternate Fridays 8.00am until 10.00am 4Networking Business Breakfast at The Park Inn Hotel, Southern Way, Harlow, CM18 7BA
Usual price £10.00
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Newport
Last Friday of every month excluding December, 7.45am until 9.30am Newport Business Association meets at The Coach and Horses, Cambridge Road, Newport, CB11 3TR
More details Newport Business Association
Romford
Every Friday, 6.45am until 8.45am Romford Select Network meets at Maylands Golf and Country Club, Harold Park, Romford, RM3 0AZ
More details Select Network
Southend-on-Sea
First Friday of the month (except January), 1.00pm until 3.00pm Southend Network Group, Churchills, Tyler Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BB
Usual price Free
More details: Southend Network Group
Stansted
First Friday of the month (except January), 12.30pm until 2.30pm The Stansted Professionals Lunch, at Host Bar, Corn Exchange, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3UU
Usual price Free
More details: The Stansted Professionals Lunch
Waltham Abbey
Alternate Fridays 8.00am until 10.00am 4Networking Business Breakfast at The Bakers Arms, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EQ
Usual price £10.00
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Witham
Alternate Fridays 4.30pm until 6.00pm Witham Network Group meets at Mezzo & Monni's, Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2BD
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No Regular Day
Southend-on-Sea
Networking on Sea meets on different dates and different venues.
More details: Networking on Sea
Know of other groups?
If you have details of other Regular Network Groups in Essex, Havering or Redbridge please send details to Essex FSB Development Manager, Keith Brown.