Dad La Soul charity highlighted at popular networking breakfast

Event was staged last month and was sponsored by h2.

Every month, the Big Business Breakfast Club (BBBC) gathers at an iconic Brighton venue for an event featuring a sponsor, a guest speaker and a spotlight on a chosen charity. Plus, the ever-insightful Alex Ryan, of 101 Marketing, is there to share latest trends, tips and his expertise. Next month, you’ll also get an up-close look at the amazing team behind the BBBC .

Here’s what happened in February…

Sponsor – h2 Productions

h2 was founded 25 years ago and has built an enviable reputation for creating and executing unforgettable events.

With offices in Brighton and Tunbridge Wells, h2 is your trusted partner specialising in live and corporate events throughout the UK.

Whether you require full event management or technical hire services, they would be delighted to discuss your requirements.

Sponsor’s nominated charity – Dad La Soul

Dad L Soul was founded in 2016 by father-of-one and award-winning social entrepreneur Dan Flanagan. He said: “At the age of six, in the 1980s, my parents divorced and, due to my mum’s ill health, my dad was awarded custody of myself and my three sisters, so I grew up seeing first-hand the abject lack of support there was for dads.”

Guest speaker – Simon Nicholson, of Handelsbanken

Simon Nicholson, a branch manager at Handelsbanken, is a dynamic leader with over 16 years in banking. His journey is far from ordinary — he transitioned from boarding school to co-founding and selling a business with his wife before excelling at Barclays and Handelsbanken. Simon is known for his strategic leadership, deep expertise in corporate and retail banking, and passion for high performance.

Beyond finance, he finds lessons in motor racing that translate to business success. Overcoming personal challenges with resilience, Simon embodies perseverance and insight, which made this talk a must-listen for those seeking inspiration in leadership and entrepreneurship.

Guest speaker – Anthony Impey MBE

Anthony is an entrepreneur and SME champion, who has started, scaled and exited several businesses and now leads Be the Business – a not for profit that is working to improve business productivity. He also leads the Department of Education’s Apprenticeship Ambassador Network which brings together the country’s leading employers and the best apprentices, to inform and inspire the next generation of apprentices and apprenticeship employers.

Next event – Friday, March 21

The breakfast will take place at the Leonardo Royal and is being sponsored by XO3D.

Tickets will sell out so book in advance.

Book here now: https://www.bigbusinessbreakfastclub.co.uk

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a sponsor of the BBBC, get in touch with the team at team@bigbusinessbreakfastclub.co.uk

Photo credits: Jane keating and Michael cheetham