North East Professionals
Social networking for professionals in their 20s–40s. 6,000+ members.
North East Business Meetup
Meetup group with 900+ members. Business and startup networking community.
Captain Cook Business Community
Breakfast networking for businesses in the Stokesley, Ayton and Guisborough corridor.
Prudhoe Business Networking
Free networking at Spetchells Centre, Prudhoe. Supported by Prudhoe Community Partnership.
Tyneside Networking
Professional networking, monthly. Held at Whitley Bay Golf Club area.
Coastal Business Network
Monthly networking social run in partnership with H Social at Gilbert & Smith's.
Network Learn Connect
Free weekly early-morning networking events (7:15am) across the region.
121 Business Links
Reverse networking consortium model. Partners collaborate and share referrals.
IPC Networking
Free, relaxed, no-lockout networking at pub/restaurant venues. Meet > Learn > No Lockouts.
Bold Northern Women
Monthly networking for women in business. Held at Muro Lounge, Hexham.
Women of Steel
Monthly female-focused business networking at rotating venues. Founded by Suzie Martin.
The Rebellious Business Networking
Free networking for business owners with a love for real connection. Regular Thursday afternoon events.
Beacon of Light
Community hub and event space. Home to the Foundation of Light and various business networks.
Durham Business Club
Friendly and informal networking for businesses in County Durham. Evening and breakfast events.
North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC)
The region's largest business membership organisation. Representing 3,000+ businesses. Networking, support, and lobbying.
FSB
UK’s largest business group. Networking, support, lobbying.
Grow Business Club Alnwick
Networking at The Alnwick Garden for Northumberland businesses.
Sunderland BID
Supporting city centre businesses in Sunderland.
Kraken Networking
Networking across Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham. Founded by Caroline Hagan.
Team Valley Group
Business networking for Team Valley industrial estate area.
North East Network
Networking events including Gateshead, Whickham FC Business Club.
BNI UK
World’s largest referral networking org. Weekly structured meetings. One seat per profession.
Network B2B
Structured weekly networking. Groups in Durham, Tynemouth, Newcastle, Sunderland. One seat per sector.
Sunderland Creative Forum
Networking for artists and creatives hosted by Sunderland Culture.
The Business Network
Monthly face-to-face lunchtime networking since 1993. Focus on business owners and directors.
Sunderland Business Partnership
Partnership promoting Sunderland as a vibrant place to live, work, and play.
The Mussel Club
3,000+ members. Free networking events at varied venues across the region.
No Suit Club
Casual, inclusive business networking. Free breakfast and social events in relaxed environments for entrepreneurs, freelancers and business owners.