EVENTS, NETWORKING & MASTERCLASSES FOR 2025
DBN's 2026 Meeting Dates.
Make sure you're part of every valuable DBN gathering this year! We've lined up all our 2026 networking dates for you. Add them to your calendar today and keep those essential connections thriving.
See more meeting information below.
Welcome to 2026!
THE DBN BUSINESS SHOWCASE EVENT
Start the new year with a clear vision and a thriving network.
In today's challenging climate, a strong network is more vital than ever for small businesses to grow. At the Do Business Network, we are here to facilitate opportunities to help you promote your business, gain valuable connections, and establish reliable referral sources. Together, we are stronger. Let's work as a business community to help each other thrive in 2026.
This event is designed for every attendee to get the opportunity to showcase their business to everyone in the room. You're welcome to bring a banner stand, flyers, and other promotional materials to set up your display, allowing you to go beyond the business card and truly highlight what makes your business unique.
Get ready to not only build a powerful referral network, but to inspire and be inspired, setting new goals and unlocking potential in the year ahead. This is your chance to forge collaborations that will drive your success. Our itinerary has been designed to help you achieve just that.
Date: Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Cost & What's Included:
FREE for DBN Members
£15 per business for non-members
Your ticket includes:
Table space for your display
Refreshments
A delicious Bacon Buttie
Event Schedule
8:00am - 8:30am: Exhibitor Set-up
8:30am - 9:00am: Refreshments & Breakfast
9:00am: Welcome
9:15am - 10:45am: Networking & 'Stand Focus'
11:30am: Event Close
Bookings are now open. Register your place HERE.
2026 MEETING DATES & VENUES
All meetings are FREE to members and £10 to non members unless otherwise stated. | ||
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HOW TO USE OUR NEW BOOKING SYSTEM
If you experience any issues with booking your place on one of our meetings, we have produced a short video of how to book - WATCH HERE
PROVISIONAL DATES & VENUES FOR 2026
Tuesday, 20th January 2026 – Beamish Hall Hotel, Coppy Lane, Beamish, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0YB – 8:00-11:00 – Shoebox Expo - CONFIRMED
Tuesday, 17th February 2026 – Consett Golf Club, Elmfield Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5NN – 8:30-10:30 - CONFIRMED
Tuesday, 17th March 2026 – Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens, Woodland Road, Ushaw Moor, County Durham, DH7 7DW – 8:30-10:30 - CONFIRMED
Tuesday, 21st April 2026 – Beamish Golf Club, Beamish, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0RH – 8:30-10:30 - CONFIRMED
Tuesday, 19th May 2026 – Derwentside Business Centre, Consett Business Park, Werdohl Way, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BP – Joint event with Northern Tenants Network – 9:00-11:00 - CONFIRMED
Tuesday, 16th June 2026 – Consett Rugby Club, Amethyst Park, Medomsley Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LU – 8:30-10:30
Wednesday, 15th July 2026 – DBN BBQ 2026 – Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club, Blanchland, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9PT – Time TBC
Tuesday, 18th August 2026 – Wag ‘n Walk – Starting point TBC
Tuesday, 15th September 2026 – Beamish Hall Hotel, Coppy Lane, Beamish, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0YB – 8:30-10:30
Tuesday, 20th October 2026 – Beamish Museum, Beamish, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0RG – 9:30-11:30
Thursday, 19th November 2026 – Derwentside Business Centre, Consett Business Park, Werdohl Way, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BP – Joint event with Northern Tenants Network – 9:00-11:00
Tuesday, 8th December 2026 – Steel House Bistro, Derwentside College, Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE – 8:30-10:30
WHAT TRAINING WOULD YOU LIKE DBN TO ORGANISE?
Your fantastic feedback from past training sessions has truly inspired us! Now, we're building the future, and we'd love your unique insights to shape our next training programs. Please share your thoughts in our quick one-minute survey – it's your chance to make a real difference!
CAN YOU GIVE YOUR CUSTOMERS A BETTER ONLINE EXPERIENCE?
Introducing a new service for DBN members
How easy is it for your customers to find the products and services they are looking for and how easy is it for them to buy from you?
Here's how it works. We invite a couple of our members to meet with you online to chat about what you want your website and social media to do for your business. Over a few days they will visit your website and media pages as "shoppers" and then give you constructive feedback about what works and what could be even better. We have a checklist of things to look for so it is consistent no matter who carries it out.
Please let us know if you would like us to check out your website or the social media pages you sell from and we'll set up an online meeting between you and your two "shoppers" so you can chat about what you need from your customer experience healthcheck. Drop us an email at connect@dobusinessnetwork.com.
