Connects Network Meeting - Stoke-on-Trent - December 2025

Connects is a not-for-profit, relaxed and informal networking opportunity facilitated by number of local business owners in the Staffordshire area who enjoy bringing people together and promoting the many positive aspects of local community.

Each month, we carefully choose our guest speakers who have success stories, interesting projects and events to share that are happening on our doorstep.Whether you're a local entrepreneur, business owner or organisation, all are welcome to our network meeting, and there are no fees to attend: the meetings are free thanks in part to generous support from the team at the Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Improvement District. So be sure to bring your business cards and share the event with others who might be interested.

Guest speaker:

Jordan Everall, Business Development Consultant at the University of Staffordshire, will be discussing how the University of Staffordshire can help you unlock a wide range of opportunities to support your personal, professional, and business growth.

He’ll share how you can benefit from apprenticeships and fully funded CPD courses, along with part-funded innovation partnerships, access to modern office and hot-desking spaces, student placements, and recruitment support for both permanent and temporary staff.

• Welcome: A warm welcome to all attendees.
• 60-second Presentations: An opportunity to yourself and your work.
• Break: Recharge with a short break and a cup of tea and coffee.
• Guest Speaker: Hear from this month's guest speaker
• Q & A: The floor opens for questions and comments.
• Networking: Time for informal conversations and connections among participants.

More information about Connects: www.connectsnetwork.co.uk

More information about City Centre BID: www.stokeontrentcitycentre.co.uk

More information about the University of Staffordshire: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/about

More information on the Stoke-on-Trent Higher Skills Accelerator: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/business-services/professional-development/funded-courses

Info: Time to get checked-in and settled with a brew before the meeting starts. Take the time to meet the team and fellow attendees

Info: A warm welcome! Find out a little more about who we are, what we do and why we do it.

Info: Your chance to have the floor for a no-pressure 60 seconds: tell us about yourself, your business or organisation, or who your looking to connect with. The 60 seconds are not mandatory, but it's a proven way to quickly make lasting local links in the community.

Info: Someone's presentation got your attention? Recharge your drink and introduce yourself. Need an introduction? Just as a member of the team: we're always happy to help.

Info: Hear from this session's guest speaker. Learn about the latest local projects and events happening on our doorstep.

Info: Have something on your mind that you'd like to ask the speaker? Nows the time!

Info: Carry on the conversation and make more local links. Feel free to stay on and keep networking!

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