North Dorset businesses will gather at Hinton St Mary in November with more space, more exhibitors and a full programme of talks and networking.

The Hinton Workspace Business Expo will return to Hinton St Mary on Thursday 12th November, expanding across the whole site after its first event drew a full house last year.
The inaugural Expo featured 20 exhibitors and nine speakers. This year, organisers are making use of the wider Hinton Workspace building, including the gym and health studio, to accommodate more businesses and sessions.
The day begins at 9am with a breakfast networking session sponsored by Okeford Building Co. There follows a full programme of talks and workshops covering subjects including AI, marketing, finance and funding. A dedicated Growth Room, sponsored by Evolve Advisory, will focus on practical business development, while a separate wellbeing space will look at the pressures of running a business – and what can help you thrive.

At 1pm, Alice Fox-Pitt will host the returning Lunch & Learn panel discussion, sponsored by Stable.
South West Wills and Probate is the headline sponsor for this year’s event.
Alongside the speaker programme, the Expo will bring together businesses from across North Dorset, offering owners, employees and freelancers the chance to meet local suppliers, potential clients and other businesses working in the area.
The event is free to attend, although breakfast and lunch are booked separately. A small number of exhibitor stands are still available.
The Hinton Workspace Business Expo takes place at The Building Yard, Hinton St Mary, on Thursday 12th November from 9am to 3pm.
Tickets via hintonworkspace.co.uk/business-expo.

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