# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grow & Connect: The CEME BGA & LBBD Partnership Business Networking Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Business Growth Academy networking event bringing entrepreneurs and professionals together to connect, collaborate, and grow.About this EventGrow your network. Spark new ideas. Build powerful connections.Join the Business Growth Academy (BGA) in collaboration with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for an engaging and high-energy networking event designed to bring together East London’s most ambitious entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creatives.This is more than just networking, it’s a space for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and real opportunities to collaborate and grow.Who Should Attend?This event is perfect for:East London–based organisationsEntrepreneurs, startups, and creative professionalsEstablished businesses looking to expand their networkEvent planners seeking premium local catering partnersIf you’re serious about building authentic connections and being part of East London’s thriving business community, this event is for you.What to ExpectA dynamic and interactive morning designed to help you:Connect with like-minded professionals across a range of industriesShare practical insights, knowledge, and experiencesBuild supportive, growth-focused relationshipsDiscover new collaboration and partnership opportunitiesForget surface-level networking, this is people-first, purpose-driven connection.🌟Guest Speaker: Simon BeerWe’re delighted to welcome Simon Beer, Strategic Head of Employment and Skills at Barking & Dagenham Council, who will introduce the borough’s Inclusive Growth ambitions and the exciting Serving Up Success project.Simon will share insights on:• How inclusive economic growth is shaping opportunities across Barking & Dagenham• The role of local businesses and entrepreneurs in driving community prosperity• The vision behind the Serving Up Success programme and how it supports local food enterprises🍴 Food Showcase: Local Talent on DisplayExperience a curated tasting session featuring exceptional food entrepreneurs from the Local Food Enterprise Programme.Sample a variety of high-quality dishes, from artisan creations to contemporary street food, and discover exciting catering options for:Corporate eventsCommunity programmesPrivate functionsThis is your chance to:Taste fresh and innovative menusConnect with talented local suppliersExplore bespoke catering opportunities for your future eventsGrow. Connect. Be Inspired.Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling an established business, the Business Growth Academy provides a welcoming and inspiring environment to learn, connect, and thrive.Come ready to meet new people, exchange ideas, and leave feeling energised about what’s possible. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rainham/grow-and-connect-the-ceme-bga-and-lbbd-partnership-business-networking-event/100001981705199598 - **Event Categories**: Business, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: CEME - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fgrow-connect-the-ceme-bga-lbbd-partnership-business-networking-event-tickets-1981705199598 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Rainham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: CEME - **lat**: 51.517699 - **long**: 0.17186400000002777 - **full address**: CEME, Marsh Way, Rainham, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: CEME (https://allevents.in/org/ceme/22574733) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9d61fec003c05a82c09e5771c66964ebd13186840d2323ee0c9249d3b3e4e0a8-rimg-w1200-h800-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1774248568 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/def5e0e259df9b413fb03f17b5c840c114566653c4f48d174367ef5e460f741d-rimg-w400-h400-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1774248568 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** CEME, Marsh Way, Rainham, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** CEME - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Business, food-drinks - **Q**: What is the duration of the event? - **A:** 2 hours 30 minutes - **Q**: What is the location of the event? - **A:** CEME - **Q**: What is the languages of the event? - **A:** English - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Grow & Connect: The CEME BGA & LBBD Partnership Business Networking Event ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Grow & Connect: The CEME BGA & LBBD Partnership Business Networking Event", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9d61fec003c05a82c09e5771c66964ebd13186840d2323ee0c9249d3b3e4e0a8-rimg-w1200-h800-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1774248568", "startDate": "2026-04-16T10:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-04-16T12:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/rainham/grow-and-connect-the-ceme-bga-and-lbbd-partnership-business-networking-event/100001981705199598", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "CEME", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Marsh Way", "postalCode": "RM13 8EU", "addressLocality": "Rainham", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.517699", "longitude": "0.17186400000002777" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Business Growth Academy networking event bringing entrepreneurs and professionals together to connect, collaborate, and grow.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-23", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-16T12:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-23", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/rainham/grow-and-connect-the-ceme-bga-and-lbbd-partnership-business-networking-event/100001981705199598" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-23", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/rainham/grow-and-connect-the-ceme-bga-and-lbbd-partnership-business-networking-event/100001981705199598", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "CEME", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/ceme/22574733", "description": "CEME is the Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, a business campus in East London.CEME offers flexible workspaces from classrooms to serviced offices and is home to over100 businesses. 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