CORNWALL BUSINESS SHOW

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Cornwall Business Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Thursday, October 7

As the world slowly returns to a sense of normality, we are all set for one of the mostly hotly anticipated events on the business calendar.

The Cornwall Business Show was one of the last major business networking events to take place before lockdown last March, and perhaps fittingly, will be one of the first to be held 18 months later.

Organiser Andrew Weaver, fresh from the post lockdown success of the Cornwall Home & Garden Show, is understandably excited at the prospect of a return to face-to-face networking.

“Now restrictions have ended networking begins,” he says, “and the Cornwall Businesses Show is well timed and the perfect place to get back to promoting your business and reengaging with the business community.

“It’s been a long time coming and it’s clear from the conversations we are having that people want to get back to doing business face to face. Bringing people together creates real sparks and connections, something only meeting in person can offer.

“This year we will need to work together more than ever, and the Cornwall Business Show offers a genuine platform for fortifying the business community and gaining new business.” This will be the ninth edition of the annual event, and it has steadily grown over the years to become one of the leading business networking events in the whole of the

People want south west, drawing together a wide spectrum of industries to get back to and sectors, from small doing business start-ups to large established companies. face to face This year it is anticipated the Cornwall Business Show will feature 165+ exhibitors and an updated floorplan to accommodate new and returning clients, all under one roof. The new layout will include a range of showrooms suitable for such things as commercial vehicles and office furniture. There will also be a return of the popular Healthy Workplace Zone, which will introduce visitors to mental health and wellbeing expertise, products, guidance, and solutions.

Additionally, there will be a free seminar programme taking place through the day, where you will be able to polish up your industry skills, find out about the latest innovations and trends, and look forward to the future of business in Cornwall while listening to insightful keynotes and advice from thought leaders and innovators.

And new for this year will be the Masterclass & Elevator Pitch Zone, where businesses can promote themselves or showcase their expertise within a purpose-built suite.

And if all the networking sounds like hungry and thirsty work, there will be an artisan café on site offering a range of delicious freshlycooked food. There are a limited number of special rate stands for start-up businesses, charities and social enterprises. Any businesses wishing to enquire about any last-minute stand availability should contact the organisers now.

Meanwhile, attendees can register for free fast-track entry via the website.

The Cornwall Business Show is supported by JHAV, Shop Cornish and media partner Business Cornwall magazine.