Come as you are
No rehearsed presentation. Just bring yourself, a few business cards if you have them, and an open mind.
Friendly networking in Chelmsford
Business networking.
Without the hard sell.
Meet local business owners, make genuine connections and grow your confidence in a relaxed, supportive room.
Pay as you go Everyone welcome
£5per meeting
No feesor membership
No scriptsor awkward pitches
Real peopleand useful connections
Networking for actual humans
A room where you can relax and be yourself.
CBBN is for small business owners who want to meet good people without targets, pressure or a rehearsed sales pitch. Whether networking is completely new to you or already part of your week, you will receive the same warm welcome.
There are no obligatory referrals and no restrictions on who can attend. Simply book the meetings that suit you and see where a good conversation leads.
What makes CBBN different?
A gentler way to grow your network.
Friendly enough for your first meeting. Useful enough to become a regular part of your business.
Make real connections
Get to know the people behind local businesses through comfortable, useful conversation.
Keep it flexible
There is no membership fee or attendance commitment. Book each meeting individually on a pay-as-you-go basis.
No profession lockouts
Similar businesses are welcome. CBBN is built around collaboration, not exclusivity.
Your first visit
You do not need to be good at networking.
That is rather the point. CBBN gives you a comfortable place to practise meeting people and discover that networking can simply mean having a useful chat.
Find the next meetingBook your place
Choose the next CBBN meeting on Eventbrite. Each meeting is booked separately, with no membership to join.
Come along to Fête
Arrive at the Chelmsford venue, order a drink if you would like one, and expect a friendly welcome.
Start with a conversation
There is no hard sell and no need for a polished pitch. Simply meet people and see which conversations prove useful.
MONTHLY3rd
Next CBBN meeting
Third Wednesday of every month
10am at Fête Grays Yard
10–13 Grays Brewery Yard, Chelmsford, CM2 6QR
A relaxed Wednesday morning with Chelmsford business owners.
Good to know
Questions before you come?
If your question is not covered here, ask in the Facebook group and one of the CBBN regulars will point you in the right direction.
Visit the Facebook groupCan I come on my own?
Absolutely. Many people arrive alone, especially on their first visit. The group is designed to make meeting people feel comfortable rather than daunting.
Do I need to prepare a pitch?
No. There are no heavily scripted pitches. It is helpful to be able to explain simply what you do, but you do not need to prepare a formal presentation.
Is there a membership fee?
No. Meetings are pay as you go, so you can book the dates that suit you without an ongoing membership commitment.
Can someone in the same line of business attend?
Yes. CBBN does not operate profession lockouts or exclusivity restrictions. The emphasis is on useful relationships and mutual support.
Is CBBN suitable for a new business?
Yes. It is particularly welcoming to people who are new to business networking, as well as established local business owners.
Come and say hello
Your next useful connection might begin with a cup of coffee.
No membership. No pressure. Just a room full of local people who understand small business.
Book your first CBBN meeting