Valley at Work is a an independent association that connects businesses in Rossendale, Lancashire. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at a local venue. Here is an example of how we open each meeting.

1. Tonight’s Agenda
6.00pm Arrival and networking
6.35pm Welcome and Introductions
6.55pm Nazia Haque: Sorting your finances
7.05pm Christine Smith: Making more time
7.30pm Valley at Work and PEER Support
7.40pm Future Meetings & AOB
8.00pm Close

2. • Valley at Work is an independent association run by
local businesses for local businesses
• Valley at Work connects Rossendale’s business
community
• Valley at Work provides opportunities to
connect, share ideas, trade and learn from each
other, either face to face or through a wealth of
online resources
• Anyone that lives, works or does business in
Rossendale is welcome

3. Membership
• Small fee for membership (£50 a year)
• Members get free entry to 10 meetings at local venues held
on the first Wednesday of each month
– Informative speakers from local businesses
– Opportunity to interact with other local business people
• Promotional opportunities
• Discounts and/or free tickets to major events:
– Annual Meeting and the Rossendale Business Awards
• If you're not a member and would like to join, see Val

4. Introductions
• We start by asking you to introduce yourself
• It would be great if you could tell us:
– Who you are
– The name of your business
– What it does
– What makes it special
– Any good news or special offers you have
– Anything your business needs at the moment?
• If you could take just a minute, we'd be grateful