Grow Your Network, Showcase Your Business and Be Inspired by Business in Burton
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Burton's business community is coming together for an exciting new event.
Business in Burton is a brand-new mini business expo, bringing together local businesses to showcase their products and services, make valuable connections with other exhibitors and delegates, and discover new opportunities. With 40–50 exhibitors from across the region, it's the perfect place to network, raise your business profile, and grow your business.
The event also features 2 insightful short business seminars offering valuable ideas and practical takeaways, plus a keynote workshop with Dragon's Den success story, Peter the Speaker, don’t miss it!
Pop-up exhibition stands are free of charge, with exhibitors invited to make a £20 donation to our Charity of the Year, Kids' Village, on arrival.
Whether you're looking to exhibit, grow your network, or gain fresh ideas to help your business thrive, this free-to-attend event is one you won't want to miss.
This event will raise funds for our Charity of the Year - Kids' Village. Payments for exhibiting will be taken on arrival at the event: £20 per exhibitor. Attendance is free of charge for all delegates.
Please note, this is a business showcase only, an opportunity for businesses in the region to connect. Each exhibitor may bring one pop-up banner, no larger than 2m (H) X 1m (W). No furniture will be provided. We encourage you to actively network and promote your business in the room.
Why attend?
- Exhibit and showcase your business to potential customers, partners and suppliers.
- Grow your network by connecting with businesses from Burton, Uttoxeter and the wider region.
- Learn from industry experts through practical seminars designed to support business growth.
- Discover new opportunities to collaborate and do business locally.
- Support Kids' Village, our Charity of the Year, through exhibitor donations.
Agenda & Speakers
09:30am: Arrival
Delegates can register, enjoy coffee and tea, explore the exhibition, and start networking with fellow attendees before the event begins.
09:50am: Welcome from Chamber & Event Sponsors
A welcome speech from our Division Lead, Richard, followed by the speeches from our headline sponsors, Alexander Accountancy and our partner Burton and South Derbyshire College.
10:10am: Seminar 1: The 7Cs of Wellbeing at Work
Running a business is rewarding, but it can also be demanding, stressful and all-consuming. Amidst looking after your customers, team and endless to-do list, how well are you really looking after yourself? In this interactive workshop, Claire Reeves introduces the 7Cs of Wellbeing at Work -a practical framework to help you assess your wellbeing, identify areas for improvement, and leave with simple, actionable strategies to boost your resilience, performance and long-term wellbeing.
Claire Reeves
10:30am: Networking
Take the opportunity to network with fellow exhibitors and delegates, build valuable connections, and spark new opportunities.
11:00am: Seminar 2: Making Tax Digital
The session will cover Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) from April 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is HMRC’s new system for sole traders and landlords to report income and expenses digitally rather than relying solely on an annual Self Assessment tax return.
We will explain exactly who it affects and when.
What it requires of the taxpayer.
And how it will impact landlords.
David Alexander
11:20am: Networking
Take the opportunity to network with fellow exhibitors and delegates, build valuable connections, and spark new opportunities.
11.50am: Keynote: Why Customers Choose Your Competitors
Why Are Your Customers Still Buying from Your Competitors?
You offer your customers great products and services at competitive prices, yet they still choose to buy inferior products and services from your competitors - often at a higher price.
Why?
In this interactive presentation, you'll learn the three - and only three factors customers consider when deciding which supplier to buy from. You'll also discover how to use these insights to ensure your products and services are chosen over those of your competitors.
Peter The Speaker
12:30pm - Event close
Thank you for joining our event. We hope you found it valuable and beneficial.
📍Venue
Branston Golf & Country Club, Burton Rd, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3DP.
