Local Micro Network is a welcoming group for micro businesses, charities, freelancers, start-ups and small business owners who want to build genuine connections without the pressure, hard selling or awkward networking atmosphere.
Join us at our networking meetings for £10 per meeting and become part of a growing local business community.
LOCAL MICRO NETWORK
A local business network designed to feel different
Networking should not feel intimidating. It should feel natural, friendly and worthwhile.
Local Micro Network has been created to bring like-minded business owners together in a relaxed environment where real conversations can happen, collaborations can grow and everyone feels welcome.
Whether you are just starting out, growing your business, freelancing, working from home or looking for more local connections, LMN gives you a space to meet people who understand the journey.
Upcoming networking events
LMN networking Meetings are open to everyone! You do not have to be an LMN member to attend!
LMN Networking Meeting – August
- Thursday 13th August
- 9.30am - 11am
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering, Princewood Road, Corby, NN17 4AP
FREE TO ATTEND! Sponsored by Poppy Eco Hub! Join us for relaxed and friendly business networking for micro businesses, freelancers, start-ups and business owners.
LMN Summer Social - August
- Thursday 27th August
- 5.30pm onwards
- Kettering Park Hotel & Spa. Kettering Parkway, Kettering, NN15 6XT
There’s no agenda, no presentations and no formal networking, just a relaxed opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, meet new people and enjoy great conversations in a friendly atmosphere.
LMN Networking Meeting - September
- Thursday 10th September
- 9.30am - 11am
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering, Princewood Road, Corby, NN17 4AP
A friendly networking event for local businesses in and around Northamptonshire.
Why join Local Micro Network?
Here, you can:
- Meet other local business owners in a friendly setting
- Build relationships without pressure or hard selling
- Find opportunities for collaboration and support
- Promote your business through the LMN member directory
- Share your knowledge through guest blogs
- Stay visible through newsletters and social media shoutouts
- Be part of a supportive WhatsApp community
- Attend regular networking events and larger business events
Relaxed networking with no pressure
Our in-person networking events take place once a month, from 9.30am to 11am. You do not need to be a LMN member to attend!
Each session gives you time to talk, listen, share ideas and make useful connections in a welcoming space.
There is no pressure, no forced selling and no awkward atmosphere. Just friendly conversations with people who want to connect, collaborate and grow.
What to expect at LMN networking
- Plenty of time to talk and make genuine connections
- A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
- A supportive space for micro businesses and start-ups
- Opportunities for collaborations to grow naturally
- Bigger events alongside our regular meetups
Is Local Micro Network right for you?
- Freelancers finding their feet
- People taking their first steps into self-employment
- Start-ups looking for their first real connections
- Small business owners ready to widen their circle
- Micro businesses wanting to become more visible locally
- Business owners who want support without the pressure
Become an LMN member
Member directory listing
Email signature badge
Newsletter
Guest blog opportunity
Private WhatsApp group
Social media shoutout
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Bigger events for bigger
opportunities
Alongside our regular networking events, Local Micro Network will also host larger business events, including exhibitions and opportunities for members to showcase what they do.
Our expos will help micro businesses, start-ups and small business owners become more visible, meet new people and create new opportunities.
- Business blogs, resources and member stories
Our business blog will share helpful advice, member stories, guest articles and useful resources for micro businesses and start-ups.
It is also a chance for LMN members to share their knowledge, raise their profile and support others in the community.
- Built by local business owners just like you
Local Micro Network has been created by people who understand how important local relationships are when you are running a small business.
We know that growth often starts with a conversation, a recommendation, a collaboration or simply meeting the right person at the right time.
The right connection can change everything
The most valuable part of networking is rarely just the event itself.
It is the person you did not expect to meet.
The conversation that sparks a new idea.
The contact who becomes a collaborator six months later.
The supportive business owner who recommends you when the right opportunity comes along.
Local Micro Network is built around making those moments more likely.
How to get involved
Join the network
Become an LMN member and get listed in our member directory.
Come along to networking
Join us once a month for relaxed, friendly business networking. Members & non-members are welcome.
Connect, collaborate and grow
Ready to grow your local business network?
No pressure.
No hard selling.
Just real conversations, useful connections and a supportive space to grow.