Basingstoke is often described as a commuter town, but that undersells a business community that quietly does a great deal of trade.

Major employers anchor the area, and around them sits a busy ecosystem of suppliers, consultants and creative firms.

More than a commuter town

Networking groups here are practical and well attended. People come to do business, and the proximity to the M3 means partners from across the south often join. For ambitious smaller firms, Basingstoke offers something valuable: serious customers on the doorstep.

Find a networking event near you on the events calendar and map.