Events and Networking
Unlocking Funding – Business Breakfast
Our next Business Breakfast is coming up on Tuesday 23 September 2025, 8 - 10am at the Marriott Hotel, Grove Park. This time we’re tackling one of the most requested topics: business funding.
We’re delighted to welcome speakers from Made Smarter and Invest to Grow, who will share practical insights into grant funding and financial support available to help your business thrive.
💡 What to Expect
- Expert presentations on current grant and funding opportunities
- Practical advice on accessing support for growth
- Networking with at least 30+ local businesses
This event follows the success of our previous breakfasts on AI and Branding, and promises to be just as engaging and insightful.
📅 Event Details
Event: Unlocking Funding – Business Breakfast
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Marriott Hotel, Grove Park
Book your place below.
The Crucible Masterclass – FREE Business Growth Programme
Following the success of our first event in March, we’re excited to partner again with De Montfort University to bring The Crucible Masterclass to entrepreneurs, microbusinesses, and SMEs in the District.
This two-day business growth course is designed for businesses that have been operating for less than 18 months. You’ll gain practical skills, tools, and strategies to help take your business to the next level – all completely free (worth £300 per person).
Course Details
Dates: Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 September 2025, 9am to 4pm
Venue: Blaby District Council Offices
Cost: FREE (Programme value: £300)
Who should attend: Entrepreneurs, microbusinesses, SMEs operating less than 18 months
What You’ll Gain
- Expert-led training sessions
- Practical tools and resources
- Networking opportunities with fellow business owners
- Strategies you can apply immediately to grow your business
What Past Attendees Say
Our last Crucible Masterclass with facilitator Percy received outstanding feedback:
“Very knowledgeable, told you how it is – no fluff.”
“Engaging, personal, and tailored to my business.”
“Fantastic delivery – real-life examples, not fictional scenarios.”
“Overflowing with knowledge, inspiring, and fun.”
“An expert facilitator – a master at work!”
How to Register
Spaces are limited. Register your interest by Monday 1 September 2025 to secure your place.
Register by emailing enterprisingblaby@blaby.gov.uk.
Digital Boost (linked below) has been created to provide much-needed digital support for small organisations. The platform is founded by Founders4Schools and BCG Digital Ventures, with support from DCMS.
The platform hosts a community of digital experts who offer one-to-one digital support to small businesses and charities free of charge to help them improve their digital capability to grow and prosper.
The Digital Growth Programme is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the East Midlands Chamber and Leicestershire County Council. This scheme is designed to help SMEs in Leicester and Leicestershire embrace new digital technology to improve productivity to aid growth.
See link below