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CBC Members Conference March 2026

04/03/2026 5:00 pm

Garret Theatre, Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester CH1 2AR

This is a free event for Club members and invited guests.

Limited seats so advance bookings only. Only Club members and invited guests may book tickets; if you are neither and you want to attend, please contact the Club Secretary using the Contact Us button.

Book tickets here: Booking Link.

This is great opportunity to network with Club colleagues and hear about what’s going on in Chester and Cheshire. An ideal event for NextGen guests (secondary school upwards) to experience business networking and improve communication skills.  Members are encouraged to bring non members who may wish to join our Club, and introduce them to our Chairman, Gavin Floyd, or Membership Officer, Kay Cook.

Programme (tbc)

Headlines – get the latest news about Chester (20 minutes)

A light-touch, wide-ranging briefing that puts your finger on the pulse; more details available to members afterwards on request.  Eg: latest news on Brio / Northgate Arena; Northgate 2 development; Eastgate Square Shopping Centre; Chester City Gateway; Cheshire Archives; Dee House; Lache Action Plan; One City Plan; 5G in the City; Cheshire & Warrington Devolution … 

Cheshire Connect (5 minutes)

Hear from John Denny, CEO of Cheshire Connect about connecting local businesses with charities to share skills, expertise, and resources that help our communities thrive.

Your chance to influence (45 minutes)

A Q&A and lively discussion about Chester growth, with Kathy McArdle, Executive Director of Place and Growth at Cheshire West & Chester Council. Using an easy voting app and free debate of key issues, attendees can directly influence our City’s future.

Doors open 5pm for networking (cash bar).

Presentations between 6pm and 7.15pm.

Networking and cash bar until doors close 8pm.

Dress code: work wear

Venue: Garret Theatre, Storyhouse, Hunter Street, CH1 2AR.  Nearest parking New Market same address.

Limited seats so advance bookings only. Please book your tickets here Booking Link.