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SUMMARY:Business Networking Breakfast at AELTC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a business networking breakfast at the iconic All England Lawn Tennis Club\, enjoying fresh pastries\, breakfast baps\, coffee and tea while connecting with local SMEs\, larger employers and partners for a morning of connections\, insight and opportunity. \n📍 All England Lawn Tennis Club☕ Pastries\, breakfast baps (egg\, bacon or tofu)\, tea and coffee included🤝 Networking plus an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the AELTC Club \nThis popular breakfast event combines high quality networking with a focused panel discussion and a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the world’s most iconic sporting venues. \nPanel Discussion\nThe business and economics of sport in the borough – connecting the local supply chain \nAt the heart of the morning is a 30-minute moderated panel discussion exploring how local SMEs can access and benefit from supply chain opportunities created by major employers and large-scale activity across the borough. \nAs the Borough of Sport\, Merton attracts global attention to Wimbledon each year. Behind the scenes\, major events and organisations rely on a wide and diverse ecosystem of local suppliers\, contractors and services. Many SMEs already play a role\, often without fully realising the wider opportunities available. \nThis session will focus on practical insight\, real examples and clear routes in\, helping businesses understand how to position themselves for both event-driven and year-round opportunities. \nPanel Speakers\nCatherine Edser – All England Community Tennis Centre \nSimon Foulkes – Rainbow Productions \nUlrika Hogberg – All England Lawn Tennis Club \nJackie Watkins\, CEO – Tooting & Mitcham United Football Club \nJames Woodroof – AFC Wimbledon \nAgenda \n8.15amArrival\, registration and breakfast networkingPastries\, breakfast baps\, tea and coffee served \n9.30amWelcome from Merton Chamber of Commerce \n9.35amPanel discussionConnecting Local Supply Chains: Opportunity\, Access and Growth in Merton \n10.05amAudience Q&A \n10.15amBehind-the-scenes tour of the All England Lawn Tennis Club \n10.45amClose \nWhat the panel will explore\n• How SMEs can spot supply chain opportunities early• Preparing for procurement and supplier engagement• What buying local looks like in practice• Managing seasonal peaks and growth• How non-sport sectors including retail\, catering\, construction\, logistics\, creative and professional services can benefit from major events and anchor institutions \nPanel contributors will include representatives from major local employers\, alongside SME voices and sector specialists. \nWho should attend? \nSMEs and independent businesses across all sectorsBusinesses interested in supplying to larger organisations or eventsCompanies planning for growth\, diversification or seasonal demand \n🤝 Sponsored by Hartley Fowler Chartered Accountants \nHartley Fowler
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/business-networking-breakfast-at-aeltc-2/
LOCATION:All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club\, Church Rd\,\, London\, SW19 5AG
CATEGORIES:Networking
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