Business Meetings and Events Diary
Forthcoming Local Meetings and Events
Regular events
Test Valley Borough Council runs free breakfast meetings 2-3 times per year in Andover to provide updates on the Andover regeneration projects and to discuss other topical issues. They will always be advertised through the monthly business newsletter – sign up here: Business Newsletter | Test Valley Borough Council
The Natural Business Network promotes networking amongst businesses in Andover and Stockbridge. It runs Zoom meetings every week. It also runs face to face networking events in Andover on mornings and after work. In Stockbridge, face-to-face networking meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Grosvenor Hotel. The group also holds one off events such as at Hallowe’en and Christmas. For further details see Events and Meetings — Natural Business Network or contact naturalbusinessnetwork@gmail.com.
Romsey Mutual Business Group runs networking breakfasts every month. To see all the dates and book, go to: Romsey Networking - RMBG
Business Hub Romsey has monthly gatherings alternating between socials at Kimbridge Barn and coffee club meetings at Bradbeers in Romsey. They also hold Wellness Walks and other adhoc events. For details, see Our Business Hub | BHR.
Romsey Chamber of Commerce holds a regular afterwork social from 5:30-7pm on the first Friday of every month. They also offer Brew and Business breakfast networking every two months on Wednesdays. Details of dates and venues can be found at Networking & Events – Romsey Chamber
Andover Ladies who Latte runs in person networking for local business women once a month on a Tuesday from 10:00-12:00, normally at The Andover Tap. The organiser is Tara Day. You can make contact and check details via their facebook group.
BNI (BNI Hampshire | Professional Business Networking) currently runs networking events in Romsey on Wednesdays from 6:45am to 8:30am at Romsey Golf Club, SO16 0XW. Please see Romsey BNI meetings for more details. BNI is in the process of setting up a Stockbridge group. Please contact Alan Howell alan.howell@mypropertyclaim.co.uk if you are interested in more information.
Specific dates for your diary
21 April 2026 – DigitalBoost – Grants for Businesses. Virtual. 12:30-13:30. Grants for businesses
21 April 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Lunch and Learn: The secret to getting consistent clients on LinkedIn. Virtual. 12:00-12:30. Lunch and Learn: LinkedIn
21 April 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Generative AI for Small Businesses: How To Adopt It Responsibly. Farnborough Airport, GU14 6XA. 09:00-11:00. AI Adoption
21 April 2026 – FSB – Hospitality Sector Networking. Virtual. 10:00-11:15. Hospitality Sector Networking
21 April 2026 – Gov.UK Business Academy – AI assistant & workflow essentials. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Events – AI assistant & workflow essentials
21 April 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Using AI in recruitment lawfully and ethically. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. Using AI in recruitment lawfully and ethically
22 April 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Building strong foundations for growing your e-commerce. Virtual. 14:00-15:00. Building strong foundations for e-commerce
22 April 2026 – Hampshire Careers Hub – Grow your workforce of tomorrow. Future Towns Innovation Hub, Southampton SO16 7PT. 10:00-12:00. Hampshire Careers Hub - Employer Engagement
22 April 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Funding your startup: What are your options and how to choose? Virtual. 18:00-19:00. Funding your startup
23 April 2026 – Gov.UK Business Academy – IP in the real world: Practical know-how for start ups and SMEs. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Events – IP in the real world
23 April 2026 – digitalboost – AI Q&A: Using AI for B2B sales. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. AI for B2B sales
23 April 2026 – digitalboost – Selling on Amazon: Common Pitfalls, Practical Advice & Open Q&A. Virtual. 13:00-14:00. Selling on Amazon
23 April 2026 – Gov.UK Business Academy – Employment Rights Act 2025: Key measures and employer actions. Virtual. 14:00-15:00. Events – Employment Rights Act 2025
24 April 2026 – FSB – FSB Connect Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight. Virtual. 09:00-10:00. FSB Connect Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight
27 April 2026 – Gov.UK Business Academy – Cyber security awareness: Why small businesses are big targets. Virtual. 14:00-15:00. Events – Cyber security awareness
30 April 2026 – ACAS – Flexible working requests: A case study and the law. Virtual. 10:00-10:30. ACAS flexible working
6 May 2026 – FSB – Stronger Teams: Practical Ways to Support Employee Mental Health. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Employee Mental Health
6 May 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Making your business visible in an AI-powered world. Virtual 14:00-15:00. Making your business visible
7 May 2026 – digitalboost – Getting Started with Innovation Grants. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Innovation grants
7 May 2026 – Gov.UK Business Academy – Transform your marketing with AI. Virtual 10:00-11:00. Events – Transform your marketing with AI
11 May 2026 – Romsey Chamber of Commerce – Annual General Meeting with drinks and networking. Ampfield Golf and Country Club. 18:00. AGM and networking tickets
13 May 2026 – DigitalBoost – Harnessing Google Business Profile to bring more people to your website. Virtual. 11:00-12:30. Google business profile
13 May 2026 – BHR – BHR Workshop: Strategy, digital marketing, branding and podcasts. Thrings Solicitors, Romsey SO51 6DJ. 16:30-19:00. BHR Workshop
19 May 2026 – FSB – Business Owner Burnout: Staying Well while running your Business. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Business Owner Burnout
19 May 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Strengthening Business Foundations: Insights from the Bank of England and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. Farnborough Aerospace Centre Business Park, GU14 6XR. 09:00-11:30. Bank of England insights
20 May 2025 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Chamber Connects at the Army Flying Museum. Stockbridge SO20 8FB. 09:30-11:30. Chamber Connects
21 May 2026 – FSB – Hampshire & The Solent Networking with FSB and HSBC. Kings Conference Centre, Hedge End, SO30 4BZ. 10:00-12:00. Hampshire & The Solent Networking
21 May 2025 – FSB & HSBC – Hampshire & The Solent Networking with FSB and HSBC. Kings Conference Centre, Hedge End, SO30 4BZ. 10:00-12:00. Hampshire & The Solent Networking
21 May 2026 – Gov.UK Business Academy – The smarter way UK SMEs are going global. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. Events - UK SMEs going global
21 May 2026 – digitalboost – The Basics of Starting a Business. Virtual. 12:30-13:30. Starting a business
27 May 2026 – Gov.UK Business Academy – Building a team and founder-led growth: From first hire to first advocates. Virtual. 12:00-13:00. Events – Building a team and founder-led growth
27 May 2026 – FSB – Disabled Entrepreneurs Networking. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. Disabled Entrepreneurs Networking
28 May 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Hampshire Sustainable Action Network Meeting (HSAN). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Southampton, SO32 2DP. 13:00-15:30. Hampshire Sustainable Action Network
29 May 2026 – Gov.UK Business Academy – AI in sales: Close more, faster. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Events – AI in sales
4 June 2026 – Gov.UK Business Academy – GEO: Get found in AI search. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Events – GEO: Get found in AI search
4 June 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Google Digital Garage: Southampton Test. University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, SO17 1BJ. 10:00-15:00. Google Digital Garage: Southampton
4 June 2026 – FSB – Force For Business: Virtual Networking for Military Entrepreneurs. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Virtual Networking for Military Entrepreneurs
16 July 2025 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Hampshire Sustainable Action Network at Gambledown Farm. Romsey, SO51 6JU. 13:00-15:30. HSAN Gambledown Farm
29 October 2026 – Southern Sustainability Partnership – The Big Sustainability Expo 2026. Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl SO30 3XH.10:00-15:00. To exhibit, contact info@southernsustainability.co.uk. To attend, register at: The Big Sustainability Expo 2026 Tickets
10 November 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Unlocking Hampshire`s Green Potential 2026. Apollo Hotel Basingstoke RG24 9NU. 09:00-13:00. Hampshire's Green Potential