A supportive business community in
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk where local businesses can connect, collaborate and grow.

Bury Business Exchange brings together business owners who want genuine relationships, practical networking, and a welcoming space to build confidence, visibility and opportunities.

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About Bury
Business Exchange

Bury Business Exchange exists to create a trusted local business community where people feel safe, supported and genuinely connected.

It is a place where business owners can show up as themselves, build long-term relationships, and grow through collaboration rather than competition.

We are building a network that feels accessible, valuable and welcoming. One that supports shared learning and helps local businesses across Bury St Edmunds and Suffolk grow with confidence.

OUR NEXT EVENTS

Our values

Kindness & respect

We lead with kindness in how we speak, listen and show up. Respect sits at the heart of every conversation.

Loyalty & Trust

We believe in genuine relationships, consistent support and building trust over time.

A safe & supportive space

A place to ask questions, share challenges and have honest conversations without pressure or judgement.

Collaboration & growth

We believe collaboration works better than competition. Sharing ideas and opportunities helps everyone move forward.

Cost-effective & accessible

Networking should feel fair, worthwhile and inclusive. We are committed to making the group accessible while delivering real value.

How to get involved

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Monthly Coffee Meeting

Held on the second Thursday of each month from 9.30am to 11.30am. Open to members and non-members. No professional lockout applies.

Free for members and £10 for non-members.

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Monthly Members Meeting

Held on the last Wednesday of each month from 10am to 12pm. This is a more structured meeting with a professional focus. Professional lockout applies.

£20 for members and £25 for visitors.

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Coworking
space

Members get exclusive access to the Meadow Room for coworking on member meeting days from 8am to 10am and from 12pm to 4pm, with WiFi and tea and coffee facilities included.

There's also the opportunity to purchase food and drink from the onsite café.

More than
networking

Visiting and membership

You are welcome to attend our coffee meetings as a visitor. Visitors can attend our monthly members meeting up to two times. After that, membership is required, subject to category availability. Membership is held by one individual representing one business. Membership runs for 12 months, with members offered first refusal to renew 30 days before the end of their term.

Professional lockout For main meetings, each professional category is represented by one business only. This helps protect trust, fairness and collaboration within the group.

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Ready to get involved?

Whether you want to come along for a coffee meeting, experience a main meeting, or explore membership, Bury Business Exchange offers a supportive way to build meaningful local business connections.