Rural Growth Programme at Drum Business Park Network

Steven and Ian from the FADNE Team will be joining the below event held at Co-op Retail Logistics Birtley on Thursday 21st May 2026 to do a short presentation on the Rural Growth Programme. If you are interested in finding out more about the programme and are a business based in Drum Industrial Estate, please come along!

Drum Business Park Group is an expanding group of businesses from the Drum Industrial Estate who meet on a regular basis to share best practice, discuss problems and create one voice to solve common issues.  There is an opportunity to inter trade and understand neighbouring businesses on the park. The network event is open to businesses on Drum Industrial Estate and from the surrounding area.

The next meeting will take place as follows:
08.30 – Breakfast and networking
09.00 – News and Updates
09.15 – Guest speaker – TBC
9.30 – 10.30 – Business to Business Networking

Breakfast will be served from 8.30. Grab a bacon or veggie sandwich then network with other local businesses before gathering to listen to our guest speaker, (TBC).

If you can’t make 8.30am because you have other commitments such as the school run please don’t worry – just arrive when you can.

We love to hear about your business; do you have any good news to share or have any business support needs? Please don’t be shy. Speak up, tell us about what you do and your motivation for doing it. Bring your business cards and your phones and make the most of this free opportunity to expand your business network. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Book your free ticket to attend now: https://www.businessdurham.co.uk/event-details/drum-business-park-network-13