Built for local business. Shaped by local business.
NL Business Forum brings businesses across Lanarkshire and the surrounding areas together in a relaxed, welcoming environment where people can connect, share ideas and create opportunities.
Networking without the pressure.
Plenty of networking groups already exist, but not every business owner wants to walk into a room feeling they have to pitch, perform or arrive with a list of referrals.
NL Business Forum is deliberately different.
We want to create a relaxed local environment where useful conversations happen naturally, relationships develop over time and businesses can learn from one another.
Simple principles.
Real connections.
People First
Business is built on relationships. Get to know the people first and let opportunities develop naturally.
No Hard Sell
Nobody should feel under pressure to pitch, buy, refer or justify why they are there.
Share Knowledge
North Lanarkshire already has a wealth of experience and expertise. The Forum gives people somewhere to share it.
Give Back
Use the strength of our business community to support North Lanarkshire and the people and organisations within it.
If you do business in Lanarkshire, you belong in the conversation.
The Forum is open to businesses at every stage, from somebody starting out on their own to established companies employing teams of people.
Sole traders and self-employed professionals
Start-ups and new business owners
Established local businesses
Professional firms and advisers
Trades and service businesses
Anyone looking to build stronger local connections
Building a wider business community.
The events are only one part of what we want NL Business Forum to become.
Over time, the aim is to create more ways for local businesses to connect, share expertise and support one another — both in person and between events.
That includes the NL Business Journal, our online community, practical business content and opportunities for local businesses to contribute their own knowledge and experience.
Come along and see what the Forum is about.
No pressure. No awkward pitches. Just local business people having useful conversations.
