< Back to Community Hub

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Moorgate Finance | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

Green Business Network Event, Wed 4 Dec, 9am-4pm

The Green Business Network is delighted to invite you to their next event Catalysing Change: Empowering Green Business for 2025 and Beyond on 4th December at Cranfield University. There is an exciting lineup of activities planned, you can view the full schedule and book your place here.

Tickets are available here. A number of discount schemes are available:

  • Cranfield alumni are eligible for 20% by entering discount.
  • Businesses located or have operations in the Central Bedfordshire are eligible for a FREE ticket.
  • Businesses outside Central Bedfordshire region could also be eligible for a FREE ticket if this will be their first GBN event.

Tickets are limited, so will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Just drop GBN team an email at greenbusinessnetwork@cranfield.ac.uk to get your discount code!

Date: 4th December, 9am – 4pm

Location: CMRI Gallery, Cranfield University, College Rd, Wharley End, Bedford MK43 0AL

What we’ll cover:

  • Hear from Chris Lindsey, CEO of Lindsey Group, about his journey to turn a 100-year-old HVAC engineering business into a pioneer in sustainable heating and cooling systems;
  • Learn how to use Sustainable Value Analysis Tools to bring innovation to your Business Model, in a workshop with Dr Miying Yang;
  • Jon Thornes MBA, director of South Ormsby Park Ltd and founder of Cool Milk, will share insights on Bio-diversity at Work and Home;
  • Meet with the wider Cranfield University team and how to get the most value from your local University and Business School;
  • Network with other businesses over free lunch and mince pies and help us to shape the network ready to support you in 2025!

Thanks to a generous grant from Central Bedfordshire Council, you can claim a free one-year membership with the Green Business Network (normally £499), with access to:

  • 2 free tickets for every Quarterly Event, with expert speakers;
  • Networking Opportunities with like-minded businesses;
  • Free access to the TrackZero, a carbon accounting platform ;
  • Access to research support from Cranfield University;
  • 20% off Executive Education programmes at Cranfield University.

More information about the Green Business Network can be found here.

Please contact greenbusinessnetwork@cranfield.ac.uk should you have any questions or need any support. We hope to see you at the event.