Connecting business with resources, expertise and funding.
The Business Support connect events are open to leaders and owners of SME businesses with a base in Cheshire East.
Participants will learn about the grant funding schemes and business support services available locally, and have the opportunity to discuss their own requirements directly with the business advisers.
The events and support provided is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Originally established around 2010 by a local solicitor and businessman, Network Knutsford had been successfully running for nearly a decade before COVID-19 intervened. But with the pandemic well behind us, Helen Rogers (one of the founding organisers) from Knutsford Admin and Terry Hayward, CEO of North Cheshire Chamber were keen to revive it and establish a regular and routine event for local businesses, with the Chamber at hand to offer dedicated support activities to local businesses.
So, come and join the Network Knutsford networking events on the second Wednesday of every month. Attendance will be free for both Chamber members and non-members, with attendees encouraged to support the venue by purchasing refreshments. We welcome all businesses who are interested in doing business in and around Knutsford.
Location: Bar Twenty-Seven, Macclesfield Football Club, London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7SP
Join Us for Our Business Networking Breakfast at Bar Twenty-Seven, Macclesfield FC!
We’re excited to welcome Tommy Taylor of Sale Sharks as our guest speaker! Tommy is a seasoned rugby professional, with an impressive career playing for both the Sharks and Wasps, and has been capped by England.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Tommy is also part of the Leading Edge Performance team, where he helps individuals unlock their potential through performance insights. He’ll share his expertise in a talk titled "The Value of Feedback to Improve Performance," covering the powerful role feedback plays in driving mindset, skill, and behavioral growth.
This event is free for Chamber members and £10 + VAT for non-members. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network, gain insights, and hear from a true expert in performance and resilience.
Location: Bar Twenty-Seven, Macclesfield Football Club, London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7SP
Join Us for Our Business Networking Breakfast at Macclesfield FC!
We’re excited to host our next Business Networking Breakfast at Bar Twenty-Seven, located at Macclesfield FC.
During the event, you’ll hear about Macclesfield FC’s recent triumphs—both on and off the pitch. Under new management, the club has not only seen success in football but also launched several key initiatives, including:
The development of its Academy,
The Savage Foundation, offering free football access for all youngsters,
The Macclesfield FC Community Sports Trust,
A top-tier hospitality service, and
A state-of-the-art public gym.
We’re also thrilled to announce our guest speaker, Darren Proctor, a well-known DJ with over 30 years of experience. Darren has performed at venues across the UK and Europe, including Manchester Arena and various festivals. You may recognise him from his radio shows on Greatest Hits Radio, Key 103, and Radio City, where he spent over 25 years. He currently hosts the mid-morning show on Happy Radio and DJs for ‘Darren Proctor’s Grown Up Disco’ on Saturday nights.
This event is £10 + VAT each. Please email elizabethturner@macclesfieldfc.com to book your spot.
Implementing effective cyber security measures doesn't have to be daunting. In this session, Adam Gleeson, Vendor Alliance Manager & Cyber Security Strategy Consultant at CyberLab, will share five practical, easy-to-implement cyber security steps for businesses of all sizes. Protect your organisation from approximately 80% of cyber-attacks by adhering to these principles. Significantly reduce the risk of cyber attacks and improve overall security posture.
In addition, Dan Giannasi, Head of Cyber and Innovation at the North West Cyber Resilience Centre, will share his expert knowledge on reinforcing your business’s cybersecurity defenses.
Join us for an engaging morning of networking and learning at Cyberlab (formerly known as Chess Cybersecurity). Enjoy a light breakfast while connecting with fellow professionals and gaining valuable insights from industry experts.
Eligibility: Your business must be based within the Cheshire East area to be eligible for this course.
The Chamber of Commerce has been providing workshops and masterclasses to support businesses across Cheshire East since October 2023. These events have been fully funded by UK Government under the Shared Prosperity Fund. The value of these events is considered to be Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) and each business may only receive total subsidies of a maximum of £315,000 over 3 Financial Years.
In this engaging and interactive breakfast workshop, author and executive coach Nick Robinson draws on his new book, The 9 Types of Difficult People. He explores practical strategies to quickly improve workplace relationships and team dynamics by understanding and managing people and their behaviors.
Attendees will:
Discover why people become difficult at work and what to tackle first
Face up to the cost of difficult behaviours: to the organisation, its customers and its people
Learn how to turn things around, positively and with empathy
Build on leadership skills and takeaway actionable tips and advice to tackle their own difficult people challenges
Improve working relationships and team dynamics
Nick Robinson has over two decades’ experience as an Executive Coach, working with managers across every size and type of organisation – from SMEs to multinationals, public sector to private.
He’s a former Chartered Accountant, a Certified Professional Coach, an NLP Master Practitioner, a Graduate of the Newfield School’s Mastery in Coaching programme and has served two terms on the national governing Council of the Institute of Directors.
Before becoming a coach Nick had large-company experience in senior Finance, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources and Project Director roles. He now specialises in one-to-one and team coaching for difficult people and tough teams at work.
Eligibility: Your business must be based within the Cheshire East area to be eligible for this course.
The Chamber of Commerce has been providing workshops and masterclasses to support businesses across Cheshire East since October 2023. These events have been fully funded by UK Government under the Shared Prosperity Fund. The value of these events is considered to be Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) and each business may only receive total subsidies of a maximum of £315,000 over 3 Financial Years.
