Watford Business Connect

Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, invites you to join him at: 'Watford Business Connect' - a chance to learn, connect and collaborate

Tuesday 03 October 2023, 3.30pm- 6pm

The Business Lounge, West Herts College, Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, WD17 3EZ

Drinks and afternoon tea will be provided.

This is an exclusive event just for Watford’s excellent business community.

Please contact economicdevelopment@watford.gov.uk if you have any dietary requirements.

Watford Business Connect will be a twice yearly event open to all companies and sole traders in the town of Watford, and will be a mix of speaker sessions, panel discussions and networking.

Watford council, along with our partners and local businesses, will provide updates on developments, opportunities and challenges for Watford; and will showcase local schemes, initiatives and business support. Through these events, it is important to us that we hear from the wider business community in attendance, so there will be plenty of time for questions, feedback and discussion.

Agenda:    3.30pm-6pm (registration from 3.30pm; talks begin at 4pm)

3.30pm Registration, refreshments, networking

4.00pm Welcome – Peter Taylor, Watford’s Elected Mayor

4.10pm What’s happening in Watford? Update on local plans, initiatives and developments –  Watford Borough Council

4.30pm Focusing on Growth – Herts Growth Hub

4.45pm Break, afternoon tea

5.10pm What can a student bring to your business? and how to work with West Herts College

5.25pm Panel discussion: How to get the most out of doing business in Watford: The ingredients for success.

5.50pm      Closing thoughts – Peter Taylor

6.00pm      Meeting end