The Big Business Event

Globella and Queen Bee & Co are excited to announce the return of The Big Business Event in 2025; the pinnacle of business showcase events for your diary, catering to businesses of all sizes based in the East Midlands. 2025 will see a return to the beautiful Harlaxton Manor in Lincolnshire on 22nd May.

2025 will see the first Big Business Event of the year, returning once more to the stunning Harlaxton Manor, just off the A1 near Grantham.

As ever the events primary aim is to bring businesses together from across the area, providing a forum for excellent networking opportunities.

If you’re thinking of growing your existing business, starting a new venture or want to raise awareness of your brand, The Big Business Event is a must attend event for you. With over 60 exhibition spaces up for grabs, the event is the perfect marketing platform to showcase your business.

Until the end of 2024, 2m x 2m exhibition stands are all only £160, an early-bird saving of £20. You can even share with another business and half the cost! Get in touch with us if you would like to find out more.

Who can attend? 

In Short, Everyone!

Any qualifying participant can attend The Big Business Event. We encourage anyone that currently owns a business or anyone that works for a business to attend.

If you don’t currently own a business or work for a business, that’s okay too! The event is the perfect place for you to come learn how to start & grow your own business. We have FREE workshops about building your own business, an exhibitor hall with great products/services to help you, speed networking & more!

Whether you’re already an established business, a start-up, a young aspiring entrepreneur or anything in between, if you love to showcase your business, we want to see you at The Big Business Event.

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