When: 27 August 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: Royal Temple Yacht Club, Ramsgate

Details:
Following two successful events, Seaside CEO is back on 27th August, 5 to 7pm, for local start-ups and business owners. This month’s event will offer ‘Secrets to Profitable Retail & Hospitality’ with a panel of entrepreneurs including, Stefano Cuomo, who runs successful food & wellness destination, Macknade Food Hall, Mike Turner, who has built Bird & Blend into a retail powerhouse with 28 tea shops operating across the UK, and digital founder, Sara Wright, who has worked for numerous retail & hospitality brands, boosting online sales and performance to complement in-store activity.

Tickets are £5 per person which includes drinks and networking. Events are hosted at Royal Temple Yacht Club. Book your place at www.seasideceo.co.uk

Attend this simmering summer Seaside CEO to hear from a panel of successful retailers and hospitality operators on how to attract customers all year-round, build a community around your brand, hire great teams, and scale from a single site.

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When: 28 August 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: The Ashford Cinema, Ashford

Details:
You are invited to attend a Kent Actors Networking event hosted at The Ashford Cinema.

This event provides an opportunity for actors across Kent to connect with other like-minded creatives, collaborate on upcoming events, share industry experiences, information and motivation. If you feel you need a little oomph and want to connect more locally, definitely come along!

The evening is open to actors and creatives at all stages of their careers and offers a valuable chance to expand your network, exchange insights, and engage with the local acting community.

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When: 7am - 8.30am Every Wednesday Morning

Location: Brunch & Brew Tenterden

Details:
Come join the Wealden Business Group every Wednesday morning in Tenterden for a hearty breakfast, an interesting presentation and the opportunity to meet local business owners across a range of professions who recognise the importance of making genuine connections.

Wealden Business Group (WBG) is built on trust, integrity, support and friendship, and is different to many other business networking groups in several respects

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When: Various dates - check website for details

Location: Various locations - check website for details

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Synergy Networking Events: Building Meaningful Business Connections Across Kent

Synergy helps businesses across Kent grow through structured, friendly, and effective networking events in Kent. Whether you’re new to networking or an experienced business owner looking for genuine connections, Synergy provides a relaxed environment that delivers real results. You can attend an event with no long-term commitment and experience it for yourself.

Networking Made Simple!

Synergy runs professional networking events across Kent, with every session carefully planned to ensure every attendee gets value. Seating is pre-arranged to help members connect with new people, exchange ideas, and build long-term relationships.

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When: Various Dates - Check Website For Details

Location: Various Locations - Check Website For Details

Details:
SBC offers #ConversationalNetworking which means the attendees stay engaged throughout the meeting, giving and receiving advice, support and making some great connections. Referrals and collaborations happen naturally with no scripts. No suits of armour. Just great people having real conversations.

Enjoy a lovely buffet-style breakfast, choose what you want and have a hot or cold drink to accompany your food. All served up in a relaxed setting that fuels both body and business.

Whether you’re building your network or just love a quality morning with likeminded people, Simply Business Club is the place to be.

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When: Various Dates - Check Website For Details

Location: Various Locations - Check Website For Details

Details:
BoB Connections networking meetings span across Kent, providing an invaluable platform for local businesses to forge connections that are otherwise hard to achieve. Book your spot at a bi-weekly meeting in your town.

Joining BoB Connections opens the door to unparalleled opportunities for your business growth. As a member, you'll gain access to a powerful network of like-minded professionals who are committed to helping each other succeed. Through structured and supportive networking, you'll receive high-quality referrals, expert insights, and practical advice to enhance your business strategies. Our collaborative approach empowers you to elevate your business, making it more profitable, efficient, and successful than ever before.

Let's create connections that matter.

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When: 1th September

Location: Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells

Details:
Spend a day out of your business, so you can finally build the one you want. Time away from the day-to-day isn’t indulgent, it’s how ambitious business owners find clarity and momentum. In a small, focused room full of inspiration, you’ll leave with clarity on what you want and the confidence to make it happen.

Join Rebecca Loto, founder of 3 businesses in the Caribbean and 2 in the UK, ILM Executive Coach and Mentor, and Certified Business Strategist. Her strategic thinking, 30+ years of international experience and high positive energy will rub off on you, so you leave ready to step up a gear and become the business owner you’ve always dreamed of.

This is for you if your business is working, but between client work, admin and everyone else’s priorities, this year’s plan quietly got shelved. You want stable income instead of peaks and troughs, and time to enjoy the people you love.

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