Business networking

There are many opportunities for business networking in Reading. 

Reading Business Network

The Reading Business Network (RBN) is a group of ambitious business people who came together with Reading UK (the economic development organisation for the town) during the COVID-19 lockdown periods of 2020, to work out how to create a framework for local “neighbourhood” economies and business recovery, shaped through a town-wide business network and local business communities.

Business Biscotti

Professional free networking club hosting breakfast sessions including speakers on key business issues such as business rates. No commitment no membership - if you join the web site community you can then visit any of the Groups. The Reading Central branch meet at QV Offices in Queen Victoria Street on the first Tuesday of the month. Find out more

Business Biscotti Gold 

A Private Members Club, The Hour at Business Biscotti Gold is for executive briefings, expert insights, and business collaboration for business people working in and around Reading Town Centre. More details. 

First Friday Club

Meeting monthly, First Friday Club is a free membership club open to all businesses in Reading. Rotating venues and guest speakers as well as networking. Find out more..

Reading Property Social

UK Prop Social is a place for the property community to meet and discuss key issues, engage in debate and network with fellow professionals working across the Thames Valley. Find out more...

Twenties Club

Invitation-only quarterly symposium for Board-level execusitves held over breakfast in the Forbury Restaurant with guest speakers. Find out more...

Reading Business Club

An informal networking group of Thames Valley businesses that meets to share ideas, offer support and refer new business leads within, and through, the group. Find out more...

Reading Arts Business Club

Montly meeting of people involved in the arts as a business and especially for those aspiring to develop their art into commercial success. Find out more...

The Real Business Club

A programme of free networking and learning opportunities for the business and charity sector in Reading developed by the Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) and The Real Business Club. Find out more...

Business Improvement District events

Reading town centre Business Improvement District will be holding bi-annual networking and social events for town centre businesses. Contact the BID Manager for more details.