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SUMMARY:Bobbin Breakfast Club: Marketing Talks & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bobbin Breakfast Club in partnership with Merton Chamber of Commerce for a morning of networking\, breakfast and expert talks on marketing your brand.\n\nFEATURING:\n• Talks from industry experts on growing and nurturing your brand and audience.\n• Fresh coffee and a hearty\, locally-sourced breakfast.\n• Structured networking with local business leaders. \nSCHEDULE\n08:00 – 08:30 : Breakfast.\nHelp yourself to a hearty breakfast\, hot pastries and fresh coffee from our local roasters. \n08:30 – 09:00 : Expert Marketing Talks.\nIndustry experts give practical advice on the topics of business development\, branding\, marketing\, communications and PR. Take away actionable growth hacks\, new tools and best practices for growing and nurturing your brand and audience. \n09:00 – 09:30 : Introduce Your Business.\nAll attendees get one minute to introduce themselves and their businesses. \n09:30 – 10:00 : Networking.\nGrab another cup of freshly brewed coffee and get chatting! \nOur speakers: TBC \nSpecial £5 off promo code for MCC members: MCCBOBBINBREAKFAST2024 \nClick here to book your tickets
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/bobbin-breakfast-club-marketing-talks-networking-6/
LOCATION:Bobbin Productions\,\, Unit 12\, The 1929 Shop 18 Watermill Way\, London\, SW19 2RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:How to Win A Merton Best Business Award – Insights & Networking at Huddle Wimbledon
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of entering the Merton Best Business Awards 2025? This is your essential guide to making your application stand out. Join us at Huddle Wimbledon for an evening of practical insights\, inspiration\, and networking. You’ll hear directly from this year’s judges and previous award winners\, giving you a unique window into the judging process and what makes a winning entry. Whether you’re a first-time entrant or looking to refine your submission this year\, this event will help you: \n\nUnderstand what judges look for\nHear real success stories from previous winners\nGet tips on crafting a standout application\nAsk your burning questions\nConnect with fellow businesses\, sponsors and the MBBA team\n\nAward Categories for 2025\n\nMerton Best Business: A prestigious public-voted award recognising the most outstanding business in Merton\, celebrating excellence across customer service\, leadership\, community engagement\, and overall contribution to the local economy.\nBest Start-Up/Micro Business: For exceptional businesses with fewer than five employees that have shown strong foundations\, resilience\, and early growth.\nBest SME Business: Recognising small and medium-sized businesses (under 50 employees) that excel in performance\, customer service\, and industry leadership.\nBest New Business: Open to businesses launched in the past two years that demonstrate impact\, growth\, and a clear future vision.\nBest Use of Innovation: Celebrating forward-thinking businesses driving progress through product\, service\, or business model innovation.\nBest Use of Technology: Honouring those effectively using digital tools\, automation\, or AI to boost operations and customer experience.\nBest Environmentally & Socially Responsible Business: For businesses that embed sustainability and ethical responsibility at their core.\nBest Community Impact: Recognising businesses making a meaningful difference through charitable initiatives or community engagement.\nBest Food\, Drink & Hospitality: Highlighting excellence in Merton’s thriving hospitality sector.\nBest Enterprising Young Professional: For an inspiring leader under 35 showing talent\, ambition\, and outstanding results.\nBest Creative Business: Celebrating businesses in design\, media\, arts\, and other creative industries shaping Merton’s cultural identity.\nBest Use of Marketing: For businesses delivering outstanding marketing or social media campaigns with measurable impact.\nPeople’s Choice Award: A public vote recognising businesses with loyal\, supportive customer followings.\nBest Sport\, Health & Wellbeing Business: Honouring businesses promoting physical and mental wellbeing in the local community.\n\n🎟 Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today and take the first step towards becoming a 2025 winner! \nThanks to all our partners and sponsors for the 2025 Awards season
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/how-to-win-a-merton-best-business-award-insights-networking-at-huddle-wimbledon/
LOCATION:Huddle Wimbledon\, Queen's Road\, Wimbledon\, London\, SW19 8ND\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AGM Summer Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 18th June at 5:30pm for our AGM Summer Garden Party at Hotel du Vin\, Wimbledon – Cannizaro House. \nWe’ll have exclusive use of the elegant Belle Epoque banquet room and private garden terrace — the perfect setting to make the most of the summer sunshine. \nThe evening begins with a glass of Prosecco on arrival and informal networking\, followed by our Annual General Meeting\, where we’ll reflect on a year of business achievements and look ahead to future plans. After the AGM\, guests will enjoy a delicious hot buffet dinner\, live music\, and plenty of time for relaxed summer networking. \nThis is more than just a celebration — it’s a fantastic opportunity to build new relationships\, strengthen existing connections\, and meet key players from across the Merton business community in a warm\, sociable setting. \n\n🕒 Evening Agenda\n5:30 – 6:15pm – Welcome drinks & informal networking\n6:15 – 7:00pm – Annual General Meeting \n\nHighlights from the past year\nCelebrate member achievements\nChamber updates and plans ahead\n\n7pm onwards – Dinner served\, followed by live music\, drinks & more networking \n\n🍴 Menu Highlights\nHot Buffet: \n\nChicken skewers\nPrawn skewers\nBurger sliders with hot bowls of chips\nChargrilled courgettes\, halloumi & green beans (mint & lemon)\nFennel\, feta & pomegranate salad with sumac yoghurt\nMarinated aubergine with birds-eye chilli\, tahini & oregano\nServed with stone-baked sourdough baguette (gluten-free option available)\n\nDessert: \n\nFresh strawberries & cream\n\n\n🍹 Drinks Include:\n\nProsecco on arrival\nHouse red and white wine\nJugs of Pimms\nBeer (bottled)\nElderflower fizz\nJugs of water throughout the evening\n\n\nSummer dress code: Bright\, colourful\, and relaxed. \nWe look forward to an evening filled with great company\, valuable conversations\, and sunshine-filled celebration. \n\nAGM Minutes 2024\nFilleted Accounts\nNotice of Meeting AGM 2025\nProxy Voting Form 2025
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/agm-summer-garden-party/
LOCATION:Hotel du Vin Wimbledon\, Cannizaro House\, West Side Common\,\, London\, SW19 4UE\, United Kingdom
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