Join for relaxed networking drinks at The Square Club, bringing together all genders in the diverse business community of Bristol. Hosted by the City Girl Network, Bristol Business Connections brings together the 23,000 strong Bristol Girl Community and the wider Bristol Business Network.

Who Should I Attend?

– Business professionals across all sectors looking for a relaxed networking environment

– Entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to connect and share ideas

– Individuals from charities and organisations aiming to broaden their network

– Anyone interested in being part of Bristol’s dynamic business scene

Event Highlights

– Welcoming Atmosphere: Whether you’re a networking novice or a seasoned professional, you’ll find a comfortable and friendly environment to forge new connections.

– Diverse Community: This event is about bringing together Bristol’s vibrant business community, from startups and entrepreneurs to established companies and non-profits.

– Iconic Venue: Experience networking in the Square Club’s unique setting, known for its stylish interiors and exceptional culinary offerings.

– Relaxed Networking: Enjoy the ease of casual conversations over drinks, supported by our experienced networking team.

Experience Networking Differently

Bristol Business Connections is your opportunity to engage with the local business community in a setting that’s designed to be inclusive and relaxed. Come and discover the potential of networking when it’s done in a way that’s enjoyable and accessible to all. Be part of an evening that’s all about community, connection, and collaboration.
Event Details

Ticket Price: £8, which includes a drink token

Members of The Square Club can access this event for free (drink not included) – email [email protected] for your code

Join us at The Square Club on Wednesday 24th September from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people.  An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Please note, our members’ lunches are for active business and freelance members but not for student members.

Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 21st August from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people.  An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Please note, our members’ lunches are for active business and freelance members but not for student members.

Do you struggle to make decisions and constantly second-guess yourself?
Do you worry about messing up or something going wrong at work?
Have you ever had niggling self-doubt thinking, “What if I ‘m not good enough for this role?”
Does criticism hit you hard and make you feel like you’ve failed?

If so, this workshop is for you.

Confidence isn’t something we’re born with, it’s a skill we can build and strengthen over time with the right techniques. It’s completely normal for confidence to ebb and flow throughout your career, especially when stepping into new leadership roles or tackling unfamiliar challenges.

Having previously worked in the Marketing & Comms industry, Charlotte know’s what it’s like when everyone around you seems to be bursting with confidence. Whether they’re pitching ideas, leading campaigns, or presenting to clients, it’s easy to forget that even the most creative and expressive people experience moments of doubt. Charlotte will share tips and tricks to help you feel more confident at work.

We will:

Those who have attended this workshop shared:

“It was a really informative session, I feel like I understand myself better now!”

“Very useful! It was great to share with others, you made it a safe space for us all!”

“I loved the practical tools and can’t wait to go away and try them”

Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 24th July from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people.  An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Please note, our members’ lunches are for active business and freelance members but not for student members.

Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 26th June from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people.  An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Please note, our members’ lunches are for active business and freelance members but not for student members.

Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 22nd May from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people.  An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Please note, our members’ lunches are for active business and freelance members but not for student members.

Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 24th April from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people.  An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Please note, our members’ lunches are for active business and freelance members but not for student members.

Join us at The Square Club on Wednesday 26th March from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people.  An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Please note, our members’ lunches are for active business and freelance members but not for student members.

Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 27th February from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people.  An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Please note, our members’ lunches are for active business and freelance members but not for student members.