Free to attend networking event - Discover the support, connections and opportunities available to help your business in West Kent.

Connect. Discover. Grow.

Tuesday 10th November 2026 | 10.00am–12.00pm

The Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks

Free to attend

Whether you have the beginnings of a business idea, you're building a side hustle, selling online from home, newly self-employed or already running an established business, the West Kent Business Connections event is for you.

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming morning bringing together the organisations, networks and business communities that can help you start, develop and grow.

What is West Kent Business Connections?

There is a wealth of business support available locally – but knowing where to find it, who to speak to and what's right for you isn't always easy.

West Kent Business Connections brings that support together under one roof.

You'll have the opportunity to meet representatives from business support services, membership organisations, networking groups and other partners, find out what they offer and make connections that could help you and your business.

Confirmed Organisations Attending

Kent and Medway Growth Hub

West Kent Chamber of Commerce

West Kent - Business Start Up

Produced in Kent

Social Enterprise Kent

Department for Works & Pensions

Built by Dads

Mums in Business Network

This isn't about formal presentations or traditional networking. It's about making it easier to meet the right people, ask questions and discover opportunities you may not have known were available.

What to expect

Meet the Business Support Network

Hear briefly from each of the organisations attending about who they are, what they offer and, most importantly, how they can help you.

Make connections

Speak directly with business support organisations, local networks and other organisations that work with businesses.

Discover support and opportunities

Find out more about business advice, mentoring, networking, membership opportunities, funding and other support available.

Business Boost

We'll also include a short, practical Business Boost session during the morning, designed to give you useful knowledge and ideas to take away and put into practice.

Relaxed networking

There will be plenty of time to have conversations, meet other local businesses and make new connections over refreshments.

Who should attend?

You don't need to be running a large or established business.

This event is for you if you're:

Thinking about starting a business

Developing a business idea

Running a side hustle alongside your day job

Selling products through Etsy, social media or from home

A freelancer or sole trader

Newly self-employed

Running a small or growing business

An established business looking for new connections, support or opportunities

Whatever stage you're at, you're very welcome.

About the West Kent Business Support Programme

West Kent Business Connections forms part of the West Kent Business Support Programme, funded by Invest West Kent – the partnership of Sevenoaks District Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council – and delivered by GLL.

The programme supports businesses through one-to-one mentoring, business events and the annual West Kent Expo, helping businesses access support, build connections and discover new opportunities.

Save your place

Come along, have a coffee, meet the people behind the organisations and discover what's available to support you and your business.

Book your free place today – we'd love to welcome you.

Photography & Filming Notice

Please note that photography and videography will take place throughout this event.

These images and recordings may be used by the event organisers for marketing, communications, reporting, and promotional purposes, including on websites, social media, and printed materials.

By attending this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or filmed and consent to the use of such images and footage where you appear. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a member of the event team on the day.

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