D2N2 Growth Hub Manufacturing Network

The East Midlands is a region with a strong manufacturing heritage and with the potential to have an equally strong future.

What better way to secure the future success of manufacturing in our region than by bringing together key knowledge and skills to form a dedicated, supportive peer network? That is the role of the new Manufacturing Network. The networks take place every 8 weeks starting at 8am and include breakfast. The format is a roundtable discussion and Make UK also attend to present on the national picture for manufacturers.

Why get involved

By signing up to this Manufacturing Network, you are joining a business-led support network for manufacturers, which will help you to:

• Better understand the financial support on offer for your manufacturing business;
• Tap into specialist consultancy and advice on regulation and compliance;
• Identify collaboration opportunities
• Gain peer support and education
• Identify common issues and problem solve in a trusted, collaborative environment
• Encourage best practice and the sharing of skills across member companies
• Host specialists from a diverse range of fields to share their expertise in the form of presentations, workshops and other networking events
• Create a positive perception of UK manufacturing
• Promote growth in our sector
• Attract manufacturing businesses to Derbyshire and the East Midlands

Who should attend?

Business owners, directors and Senior Leaders who take a strategic overall responsibility to grow their business. Often the agenda is set by business external factors that all businesses face. The Manufacturing Network supports the manufacturers to help them to overcome business challenges in a trusted environment. This is a long term supportive network for manufacturing businesses of all sizes.

Click here to view the upcoming networks