We offer a host of opportunities to network with other businesses across Wigan Borough.
Wigan Council Business Events
Wigan Council will be organising a range of FREE business events throughout the year, from Meet the Buyer to Breakfast Networking focused on key topics.
To keep up to date with the latest news on Wigan Council business events follow us on X (formerly called Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook or sign up to our monthly e-bulletin.
Destination Digital
Each year as part of Digital Leaders Week we will be hosting a series of digital events to showcase opportunities, challenges and support for the digital transformation of businesses, public services and society.
Events are FREE and take place during Digital Leaders Week in June, so why not join us on our digital journey and take this unique opportunity to get practical advice and learn more about Wigan Borough’s digital future.
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Business Consortium
The Business Consortium for Wigan focuses on the borough’s long-term recovery post Covid 19 and builds economic resilience, through the themes of the community wealth building programme. To find out more information contact the community wealth building team: [email protected]
Business Consortium Events
The Business Consortium’s Believe in Business events take place throughout the year, including the Believe in Business Festival packed with panel discussions, workshops, keynote speakers and business support area. The event is designed and delivered by local businesses for local businesses.
Look out for the Believe in Business Bite Size events happening throughout the year across the borough, these are smaller events focused on specific themes.
To keep up to date with the latest news on Business Consortium events follow us on X (formerly called Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook or sign up to our up to our monthly e-bulletin.
Business Award Events
To celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations in the business community across Wigan Borough, local networking groups have organised award events to celebrate the achievements and recognise inspirational individuals and businesses committed to excellence across the borough.
Business Expo Events
Business expos are organised events that bring together businesses from various industries and focus on facilitating connections, collaborations, and opportunities for local SMEs.
Whether you attend as a visitor or a exhibitor, business expo’s provide the opportunity to grow your network, increase your brand awareness, make new connections and hear from experts on key topics.
Networking events across Wigan Borough
As part of our Community Wealth Building approach, we encourage all our local businesses to connect, develop relationships and collaborate. Below is a list of active networking events that support this.