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
15 January 2026 – digitalboost – Websites 101- Quick & easy ways to improve your website. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. Improve your website
15 January 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Why being found beats being brilliant. Virtual. 12:00-12:30. Lunch and Learn: Why being found beats being brilliant
16 January 2026 – Enterprise Nation – How to build and run a simple cash flow model. Virtual. 12:00-12:30. Lunch and Learn: Simple cash flow modelling
16 January 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Why every business needs a strategic plan. Virtual. 12:00-12:30. Lunch and Learn: Strategic plans
21 January 2026 – FSB – FSB Connect Southampton. Barclays Eagle Labs SO14 7SJ. 16:00-18:00. FSB Connect Southampton
21 January 2026 – Hampshire County Council – Tackling Childcare Recruitment & Retention Through Upskilling & Industry Exposure in Hampshire. Virtual. 14:00-15:00. Tackling Childcare Recruitment & Retention
22 January 2026 – FSB – The Employment Rights Bill Phase One: April 2026 Changes. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. The Employment Rights Bill Phase One: April 2026
23 January 2026 – FSB – FSB Connect Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight. Virtual. 09:00-10:00. FSB Connect Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight
23 January 2026 – FSB – Avoid the Fines: Making Tax Digital 2026 Preparation Workshop. Virtual. 12:00-13:00. Making Tax Digital 2026 Preparation
27 January 2026 – FSB – Hospitality sector networking. Virtual. 10:00-11:15. Hospitality Sector Networking
27 January 2026 – Hampshire AI – Advancing AI Mobility: The future of autonomous tech. Axis Conference Centre, 3 Venture Rd, SO16 7NP. Hampshire AI - Advancing AI Mobility
28 January 2026 – FSB – A beginner’s guide to subject access requests from the Information Commissioner’s Office. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. A beginners guide to subject access requests
28 January 2026 – Enterprise Nation/DELL/intel – Smarter security for the next stage of your business. Virtual. 12:00-12:30. Grow boldly: Smarter security
28 January 2026 – Solent Growth Partnership – Funding Your Future: expert financing event. Lakeside, Portsmouth PO6 3EN. 09:30-15:30. Funding Your Future | Business Solent Events
2 February 2026 – Enterprise Nation – How to get into retail. Virtual. 12:00-12:30. Lunch and Learn: Retail
4 February 2026 – TVBC – AI for small business - Introductory Webinar. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. AI for Small Businesses - Introductory Webinar
5 February 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Hampshire Sustainable Action Network Meet Up. Venue tbc. 13:00-15:30. Sustainable Action Network
5 February 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Simple automations that run your business in the background. Virtual. 14:00-15:00. Simple automations
11 February 2026 – TVBC – AI for small businesses – Workshop in Romsey. Crosfield Hall Romsey, SO51 8GL. 09:30-12:30. Romsey Workshop Tickets
12 February 2026 – FSB – Unlock Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Virtual. 11:00-12:00 Unlock Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
12 February 2026 – Test Valley Borough Council – Private Landlords’ Forum: Renters’ Rights Act. The Lights, Andover SP10 1AH. 17:00-19:00.
17 February 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – The Global Exchange Export Club. South Hampshire College Group, Fareham PO14 1NH. 10:00-12:00. Global Exchange
23 February 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week Launch Day. Queen’s Hotel, Southsea. 09:00-15:00. PSC Business Week 2026
24 February 2026 – Hampshire County Council – Childcare Solutions for Employers in Hampshire. Virtual. 17:00-18:00. Childcare Solutions for Employers
5 March 2026 – FSB – Force For Business: Virtual Networking for Military Entrepreneurs. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Force For Business: Virtual Networking
10 March 2026 – Hampshire County Council – Tackling Childcare Recruitment & Retention Through Upskilling & Industry Exposure in Hampshire. Virtual. 17:00-18:00. Tackling Childcare Recruitment & Retention
24 March 2026 – Enterprise Nation – Demonstrating social value. Virtual. 13:00-13:45. Supply Connect: Demonstrating social value