Dragon’s Den Winner Headlines Connects Network Anniversary
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Connects Network is celebrating 12 years of free networking events across Staffordshire with a special anniversary event featuring Dragon’s Den winner and motivational speaker Peter the Speaker.
Taking place on Monday June 30 from 1pm to 4pm at The Boulevard in Newcastle-under-Lyme, the one-off anniversary special will combine Connects Network’s usual open networking session with an exclusive guest session led by the returning Dragon Slayer.
The event is being delivered in partnership with The Boulevard, Newcastle under-Lyme’s newest cocktail lounge and events space, which also hosted Peter the Speaker during this year’s Newcastle-under-Lyme business festival.
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Founded by Peter Herbert, Director of PH Production Services, Connects Network has spent the past 12 years building a free-to-attend business, creative and community networking platform across the region. Since launching, the network has hosted more than 120 events, welcomed almost 3,000 attendees and featured over 150 local speakers.
What started as a single networking event has grown into a twice monthly programme operating in both Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent.
Peter Herbert said: “I’m incredibly proud that Connects Network has reached 12 years and continues to grow stronger. What started as a simple idea around creating positive connections has become a genuine community that now operates twice a month across Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent.
“To now be playing a major role in Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Shaping the Future business festival really shows the power of positive connections and what can happen when local businesses, creatives and organisations come together. I honestly can’t wait to see what the next 12 years bring.”
Peter the Speaker previously appeared at the NUL Business festival at The Boulevard, where his inspiring, energetic and practical session proved so popular that organisers invited him back to headline the anniversary special.
Known for securing investment on Dragon’s Den through his business venture Pet Victus, Peter the Speaker said: “I’m incredibly
excited to return to Newcastle-under-Lyme after such a fantastic experience at the business festival earlier this year.
“The energy in the room was brilliant and there was a real appetite for growth, positivity and collaboration. I’m looking forward to coming back for this special Connects anniversary event and hopefully helping inspire even more local businesses and entrepreneurs.”
Grant Pullen, owner of The Boulevard, said: “We’re proud to be involved as an active part of the local business community and delighted to support Connects Network as they celebrate this milestone anniversary.
“The Boulevard is designed to be a fantastic events and social space for Newcastle-under-Lyme, so it’s great to be able to showcase the venue while bringing people together for such a positive event.”
Up to 30 guests will be able to attend the special anniversary event, with advance booking required.
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