The Midlands Business Network is proudly celebrating its 8-year anniversary, marking a remarkable journey since its founding in 2017 by mother and daughter team, Julie and Bethany de Thierry.
Over the past eight years, the Midlands Business Network has become a cornerstone of the regional business community, best known for hosting The Midlands Business Network Expo — the largest business show in the region. The Expo attracts thousands of local businesses each year, providing a vibrant platform for networking, collaboration, and growth.
The organisation has welcomed a host of high-profile celebrity speakers, including football legend John Barnes, broadcaster Adrian Chiles, and cricket star Michael Vaughan, inspiring audiences with their stories of leadership, teamwork, and success.
The Midlands Business Network was founded with a simple yet powerful ethos: to create opportunities and platforms that help businesses grow. Over the years, that mission has remained at the heart of everything they do.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when face-to-face networking came to a halt, the Midlands Business Network adapted swiftly, launching an innovative membership scheme that offered online networking events and support to businesses navigating challenging times. What began as a lifeline for connection during lockdown has organically grown into a thriving community that continues to bring businesses together across the region.
“We live in an online world; however, face-to-face networking is still so important,” says Julie de Thierry, Director of the Midlands Business Network. “Our events bring quality businesses together in a supportive, professional environment. We’re proud to host amazing, inspiring speakers and to see so many meaningful business relationships formed through our network.”
As the Midlands Business Network celebrates its 8th anniversary, it continues to expand its reach and impact, delivering local networking events, exhibitions, and membership opportunities that empower business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to connect, learn, and grow.