Events Digest #1
Mark your calendars! Upcoming events from the B4 community, featuring Oxford Innovation, Mantle Business Centres, Freeths, African Children’s Fund and many more.
Initiate Oxford – Freeths Bowling Tournament – 7th April
The Initiate Oxford Committee would like to invite you to our first annual Freeths Bowling Tournament taking place 7th April. Show off your competitive side striking down those pins and enjoy mingling with other professionals around the Oxfordshire area. Food and drink will be served to keep your energy levels up! Spaces are limited so […]
Exit Right – a new series of expert-led events for entrepreneurs
Exit Right is a free expert led, must-attend event series for any entrepreneur looking to drive their business from start-up to exit.
Carbon Monsters – 7th April, 10am-1pm
Oxfordshire businesses, join us online and find practical solutions to support your first steps towards Net Zero and tackle your ‘Carbon Monster’ – 10am-1pm, 7 April 2022.
Save the Date: An Evening with South Central Institute of Technology...
Join us on Thursday 7th April 2022 to hear from our Anchor Partners at the South Central Institute of Technology about working in the tech sector and how employers across the Thames Valley region can support young people into digital careers and secure future talent.
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B4 Business Development Ecosystem – Strategic Focus on Winning the Right...
Our recent Business Development Ecosystem, facilitated by the excellent Caroline O’Connor of Fourth Born, brought together business owners and senior business development professionals from sectors including construction, professional services, charities and technology.




