North Cotswolds Connect
A business community built on connection, collaboration and shared growth
North Cotswolds Connect is the community arm of the North Cotswolds Business Group. It exists for one simple reason: running a business shouldn’t feel isolating.
Whether you’re a sole trader, a growing SME or a long-established company, Connect brings businesses together to share ideas, solve problems and uncover opportunities across the North Cotswolds.
This is not networking for the sake of it.
It’s purposeful connection.


What Connect Offers
Regular in-person gatherings across the North Cotswolds.
These events are designed to be welcoming, useful and commercially relevant. They’re an opportunity to:
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Meet other local decision-makers
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Share challenges and insights
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Learn about opportunities in the region
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Strengthen your local business network
Discounted rate for members.
Connect Communications
A social media programme highlighting local businesses.
We regularly feature member stories, achievements and milestones - raising visibility and reinforcing the strength of our business community.
If you’re doing good work, people should know about it.
Connect Workshops
Focused sessions on key issues affecting businesses today.
From leadership and recruitment to marketing and finance, workshops are designed to fast-track learning and provide practical takeaways you can implement immediately.
Connect Matters
A regular bulletin sharing updates that matter.
Including:
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Local authority news
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Funding opportunities
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Policy changes
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Event updates
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Member highlights
Clear, relevant and useful - without the noise.
Connect Forum
An online space for ongoing conversation.
Here, members can:
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Ask questions and seek advice
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Share recommendations
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Post opportunities
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Continue conversations between events
It keeps the community active beyond the room.

