Get Connected
RBN holds regular meetings, with expert speakers, business advice and intelligence sharing, and we have links to a broad selection of training and skills offers, latest local business news, and the wider regional recovery and growth agenda.
We also provide regular newsletters, B2B and B2C promotions and run neighbourhood forums to encourage businesses to shop local.
Upcoming Events
If you'd like to join us for our next meeting, simply follow the link to Eventbrite HERE to register your interest.
It's usually free to attend, but booking is essential.
Thursday 26th September, 7.45am ONLINE - sign up through Eventbrite.
Property Conundrum II - We welcome back local property experts to talk about development and housing issues.
Cost: FREE!!
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Wednesday 30th October, 6-8pm LIVE - RBN is Face to Face!
Join our live networking event to talk current affairs, a changing political landscape, and more, in Reading Town Centre.
Thursday 28th November, 7.45am ONLINE - sign up through Eventbrite.
Skills fo All Ages - There's a lot of investment in skills and a lot of talk about skills gaps - join the conversation with local experts.
Recent Events
See below for details of some of the many events we've held for our members over the last few months...
Thursday 29th August, 7:45am - Online.
We're joined by experts from local government and business to discuss the economy, strategy, and the issues that matter most to local businesses.
Wednesday 17th July - Double Barrelled Taproom.
RBN had a Summer Social! Over 40 Businesses joined us to enjoy good food and drink.
Thursday 27th June, 7:45am - Online.
RBN explored the new economic landscape and its impact on businesses and individuals alike.
Past Events
Wednesday 15th May, 6-8pm LIVE - Lights! Cameras! Business!
An RBN live event - supporting professionals into the screen industry. Penta Hotel, Reading.
Thursday 25th April, 7.45am - Online.
RBN looked at all things TRANSPORT – on the road, bus and train networks locally.
Thursday 28th March, 7.45am - Online.
Health Industry – speakers included Rose Murphy, as we looked at the wellbeing and leisure industry.
Wednesday 28th February, 5.30pm-8pm - Holiday Inn South, Basingstoke Road, Reading RG2 0SL.
Our first 'Lights! Cameras! Business!' event.
Thursday 25th January, 7.45am - Online Zoom Event.