How one Dorset farmer is balancing generations of family tradition with bold investment, innovation and a vision for the future.

Join business owners and senior leaders from across Dorset for another Evolve Leaders Lunch – an afternoon of great food, interesting conversation and fresh perspectives.

The Leaders Lunch brings together ambitious leaders from a wide range of sectors to step away from the day-to-day, connect with peers and hear honest stories from entrepreneurs who have navigated the realities of growth, change and reinvention.

This Event's Guest Speaker

We're delighted to welcome Ben Chick, third-generation Dorset farmer and founder of Chalk & Padel, for a live Q&A with Evolve Founder, Warren Munson.

At a time when the future of British farming and diversification is firmly in the spotlight, Ben will share his journey of balancing the legacy of a long-established family farming business with the challenge of creating something entirely new.

From investing in Dorset's first rural indoor padel club to creating a business centred around wellbeing and community, Ben's entrepreneurial story is one of vision, resilience and calculated risk. He'll also speak openly about overcoming significant health challenges, the realities of launching a new venture, and what he's learned about leadership, investment and creating something with purpose.

Ben will also reflect on his experience as a member of the Hawkstone Choir, whose inspiring journey captured the nation's attention on Britain's Got Talent, and why bringing people together has become such an important part of everything he does.

Exploring the business of diversification, entrepreneurship and why thinking differently has never been more important.

Whether you're growing an established business, exploring new opportunities or thinking differently about the future, Ben's honest and refreshing story promises to be both thought-provoking and inspiring.

Find out more about Ben and Chalk and Padel - @chalkandpadel

Thank you to our sponsor Ellis Jones Solicitors and Azets

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