Chamber Business Expo

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Event Information

Date: Thursday 9 October 2025
Breakfast Time: 7.45-9.00am
Exhibition Time: 9.00am-3.00pm
Venue: University Arena, Worcester, WR2 5JN

FREE to attend, FREE Tea & Coffee, FREE Wifi, FREE Seminars.

The Two Counties’ Biggest Business Exhibition

In partnership with Hewett Recruitment

Exhibition Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm

The perfect opportunity to develop awareness of your brand, generate new leads and develop existing relationships, the Business Expo is the ideal event for businesses across the two counties.

Stands can be booked from £199.00+VAT for Chamber Members.

7:45 – 9:00am

The Networking Breakfast

£15.00+VAT Chamber Members | £20.00+VAT Non-members

Over 150 professionals attend breakfast to begin a busy day of making connections before the Expo opens. In support of Sober October, we are pleased to welcome Sarah Thompson from Alcoholics Anonymous. Sarah will share her personal journey of recovery, highlighting the impact of connecting with fellow recovering alcoholics. She will also provide valuable insights on the support and resources available to employers. We will also hear from Ben Mannion, Owner / Director at Hewett Recruitment and Sharon Smith, Chief Executive at The Chamber.

9:30-10:00am

Speed Networking Session

The Speed Networking session will give attendees the opportunity to speak with lots of local business professionals in a short space of time. Remember to bring your business cards! 

12:30 – 1:15pm

How to elevate your business branding on LinkedIn and Instagram

This seminar will reveal how to create a professional presence across LinkedIn and Instagram, and attract the right audience, drive business growth through strategic branding. Your digital profile is your first impression, let’s make it count. 

10:30 – 11:30am

The Power of Employer Brand

Join Hewett Recruitment as Ben and Laura explore employer branding’s role in recruitment, retention, talent pipelines, and employee engagement, offering insights and strategies to make your company a top talent choice.

1:30-2:30pm

SWAP Networking Activity 

Using the FindaBiz Networking SWAP Formula, attendees have 1 minute to introduce themselves to the table and then after exchanging cards or digital contact details, move to the next table and meet completely different people. We do this until you have met every delegate in the room with no repeats! 

Introducing the The Micro Stand Zone

Sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub

From only £199.00 + vat

This new zone has been developed to support small and micro businesses in our region, helping to make new business connections, increase awareness and achieve growth ambitions.

Explore our expert zones!

The Networking Zone

Sponsored by the Worcestershire Growth Hub 

Take a seat, catch up with contacts and do business throughout the day with free tea and coffee, provided by Nespresso Professional  throughout the day.

The Food and Drink Zone

Sponsored by mfg Solicitors

Local food and drink companies will be showcasing their products and providing free samples throughout the day for everyone to taste. Attendees can also buy goods or gifts to enjoy at home or give to family and friends!

Health & Wellbeing Zone

Sponsorship by Worcestershire County Council Public Health Team

This interactive zone will focus on highlighting the importance of supporting workplace health and wellbeing with different business stands offering a variety of free activities, services and information.

We offer free and discounted events to our Members

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[email protected] 01905 673611