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Weekly Event Listings for Elevate Northampton
Business Growth & Networking Events
Solo Connects Northants - Singles Event in Northampton • Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:30 GMT The Sun Inn, Northampton – Check ticket price
Reclaim Your Energy: A Detox Reset • Sun, 4 Jan 2026 17:00 UTC Online – £11.55
Free Burnout Busting Masterclass for Business Owners & Senior Leaders • Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:30 UTC Online – Free
NNBN Network Meeting at Kettering Park Hotel • Thu, 8 Jan 2026 19:00 - 20:30 GMT Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, Kettering NN15 6XT – Free (Members) / £10 (Visitors)
Lead From Within: A Practical Leadership Workshop for Business Owner • Fri, 9 Jan 2026 09:30 GMT Elm Suite, Sedgebrook Hall – Check ticket price
Empower You - Confidence Skills Workshops • Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:30 GMT Scribble Studio – £80.00
Psychoeducation Techniques: Enhancing Client Understanding and Empowerment • Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:30 GMT Northampton Therapy Rooms, Quinton NN7 2EF – £40.00
The Marketing Meetup IRL: Northampton • Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00 GMT Vulcan Works, Northampton NN1 1EW – Check ticket price
Trichology And Hair Professional Collective Conference • Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:30 GMT Whittlebury Hall Golf & Country Club – Check ticket price
Daventry Means Business • Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:30 GMT The Saracens Head Inn - JD Wetherspoon, Daventry NN11 4GG – £8-16
NNBN Network Meeting at Icon Innovation Centre, Daventry • Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:00 GMT Icon Innovation Centre, Daventry – Free (Members) / £10 (Visitors)
Aesthetics, Health & Wellbeing Networking Event • Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:00 GMT The Carriage House – Check ticket price
Psychodynamic Techniques in Therapy: Deepening Understanding and Change • Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:30 GMT Northampton Therapy Rooms – £40.00
PROPERTY WORKSHOP • Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:00 GMT Hilton Northampton – £19.99
Health and Wellbeing
New Year Geddington Gong Sound Bath Evening • Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:00 GMT Geddington Village Hall, Geddington NN14 1AZ – £15.00
Sound Bath at VandB • Wed, 7 Jan 2026 18:30 GMT V and B Northampton, Northampton NN1 1DA – Check ticket price
✨ Winter Yin & Sound — Oundle 2026 ✨ • Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:30 GMT Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle – £16.96
Barnwell Sacred Sound Bath Evening • Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:00 GMT Barnwell Village Hall – £17.00
January Awakening: Sound Journey • Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:00 GMT Badby Village Hall, Badby – Check ticket price
Brigstock Sacred Sound Gong Eve • Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:00 GMT Brigstock Village Hall – £17.00
📅 February & March 2026 Events
hireful's partner day 2026 • Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:30 GMT Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, Kettering – Free
BlemishPro Live: Elevate Your Practice • Sun, 1 Mar 2026 10:00 GMT Kolaine Beauty Lounge – Check ticket price
Business Innovation Expo 2026 | Book Your Visitor Ticket At Premier Show • Tue, 3 Mar 2026 10:00 GMT Olympia, London – £15.00
🔄 Recurring Weekly Events
Business Networking
NNBN Network Meetings
•Thu 8 Jan, 19:00-20:30 - Kettering Park Hotel
•Regular meetings across Northamptonshire
•Price: Free (Members) / £10 (Visitors)
•Contact: [email protected] | Tel: 01536 648383
•Website: https://nnbn.co.uk
Business Buzz Networking Events All Business Buzz events typically run 10:00-12:00 GMT at various locations:
•Northampton - Barratts Club (£13.55 )
•Towcester - Towcester Mill Brewery (£13.55)
•Daventry - The Arc Cinema (£13.55)
•Rushden - The Railway Inn - JD Wetherspoon (£13.55)
•Kettering - Prezzo Italian Restaurant (£13.55)
•Wellingborough - Castello Lounge (£13.55)
Other Regular Networking
•#BusComm Kettering - Tuesdays at 07:30 GMT, Telford Lodge Brewers Fayre (£18.04)
•BNI Pavilion - Thursdays at 06:30 GMT, Holiday Inn Northampton (£15.00)
•Cobblers Business Club - Delapré Abbey (£35.00)
Note: All events include booking URLs where available. Prices shown are starting prices and may vary. Please click through to event pages to confirm exact dates, times, and pricing.
AI Insights for Northamptonshire SMEs: Key Developments and Practical Steps
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming marketing, sales, and decision-making for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Northamptonshire businesses can leverage recent AI advances—such as affordable video creation, automated client outreach, and evolving AI platforms—to boost growth and efficiency. At the same time, adapting governance around AI-driven decisions is essential for maintaining control and compliance.
Key Developments
Affordable AI Video Creation: LeadsGorilla’s Superclips AI offers SMEs an easy, cost-effective way to produce engaging marketing videos. Early adopter pricing makes it accessible for businesses without specialist skills, supporting enhanced digital presence and customer engagement.
Google’s Emerging AI Leadership: Prediction markets suggest Google will dominate AI platforms by 2026. This implies wider availability and integration of Google’s AI tools within common business applications, presenting Northamptonshire SMEs with new opportunities for streamlined digital transformation.
Automated Client Outreach: The Client Machine platform automates prospecting and follow-ups, reducing manual workload. For SMEs with limited marketing resources, this can improve lead generation consistency and free up staff to focus on closing sales.
AI in Decision-Making and Risk Evaluation: AI is increasingly used not just for advice but as a gatekeeper in workflows—enforcing permissions and assessing risks. SMEs must ensure proper oversight and clear policies to balance automation benefits with control, especially in regulated sectors.
What This Means for Your Business
Enhance Marketing & Sales: Utilise AI video tools to create compelling content affordably. Automate outreach to maintain steady communication with prospects without overstretching your team.
Prepare for AI Ecosystem Shifts: Stay informed about Google’s AI developments to integrate new tools seamlessly into your operations, improving analytics, marketing, and productivity.
Strengthen Governance: Review how AI impacts your decision-making processes. Ensure transparency, staff understanding, and compliance to maintain trust and operational stability.
Actionable Recommendations
Test AI Video Tools (Easy): Use Superclips AI’s early pricing to add video content to your marketing mix. Even simple videos can increase engagement on social media and websites.
Pilot Client Outreach Automation (Moderate): Trial platforms like Client Machine to automate lead follow-ups. Start with a focused customer segment to evaluate time savings and sales improvements.
Monitor AI Trends (Easy): Subscribe to AI news sources and set alerts for updates, especially about Google’s AI offerings, to plan future investments.
Audit AI-Driven Workflows (Moderate): Identify where AI influences approvals or risk checks in your business. Verify oversight mechanisms and update policies to ensure accountability.
Engage Your Team (Moderate): Facilitate discussions on AI’s role in your operations. Encourage feedback to build AI literacy and foster a transparent, adaptive culture.
Conclusion
AI is now a practical tool driving growth and efficiency for Northamptonshire SMEs. By adopting affordable AI solutions, automating routine tasks, and preparing for evolving platforms, your business can stay competitive and innovative. Prioritise informed, strategic integration and governance to harness AI’s full potential responsibly.
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Useful Links
Success Formula Club: Mindset + Marketing + AI
West Northants Council (all things council)
Vulcan Works (office workspace)
Entrepreneurs Circle Northampton Group (business support)
NNBN (business support)
Action For Happiness (Free wellbeing resources)
Jo Banham Dance Company (the best form of exercise and well-being with the best dance teacher in Northamptonshire)
Water Matters Yearbook (Free download)
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