Last chance to book for Exmoor Business Networking day

The event is open to representatives of businesses and stakeholders from across the Greater Exmoor area who are interested in learning from each other and hearing about the latest initiatives and opportunities for the rural economy.

Speakers this year include Harry Singer (CEO Singer Instruments / Chair of Somerset Growth Board), Lyndsay Lucas (Head of Training at Cosmic), Peter Hoyland (Plastic Free Exmoor), Emma Thomasson (Visit Exmoor) and Katherine Williams (Exmoor Hill Farming Network), as well as a variety of local business representatives and members of the National Park’s Rural Enterprise team.

The agenda will include discussion on business opportunities and challenges, the launch of Exmoor’s new Good Tourism Plan and updates on other projects and initiatives.

The cost is just £15 per person which includes a local produce lunch from the Olde House (Tessa’s Tea Room) in Dunster, with tea and coffee kindly provided by Exmoor based Really Wild Coffee.

Dan James, Enterprise and Communications Manager for Exmoor National Park said: “We’re delighted to welcome businesses from across the Greater Exmoor area to this year’s Rural Enterprise Networking Day. It’s a chance to celebrate innovation and resilience, share ideas, and explore new opportunities together. Exmoor is a unique place to do business and events like this help us build a stronger, more connected community. We’d also like to thank ‘Heart of the SW Growth hub’ who are supporting the event.”

Advanced booking is essential on a first come, first served basis and can be done online here

REE is a partnership project facilitated by Exmoor National Park Authority that aims to support and promote rural businesses on Exmoor in harmony with the area’s special status as a National Park.

For more information visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/rural-enterprise