NACFB Funding Future Growth – Supporting brokers across the North West

Join us in Manchester

Does your firm source finance for SME clients in the North West? Or are you looking to expand your brokerage’s reach in the region? Whether you’re an experienced operator or just seeking to learn more, the NACFB’s second Funding Future Growth event of the year, held at Manchester’s Voco Hotel, could be for you.

Spaces are limited to ensure that meaningful connections are made, and brokers are encouraged to register early to secure their spot. Booking priority is given to NACFB Member brokers. Please note, this is a broker-only event. Any NACFB lender Patrons interested in attending in a sponsorship capacity are asked to contact the events team.

What to expect…

Free for brokers to attend, including lunch and refreshments, the event brings together commercial intermediaries, lenders, suppliers and leading national trade bodies to explore growth opportunities for small businesses throughout the North West. Here’s what you can expect from the session:

Agenda

10:00 – Registration and networking
Tea and coffee to be served

10:45 – Key address from the NACFB
With Jim Higginbotham

NACFB CEO Jim Higginbotham will kick off the session with an update on the Association’s 2024 survey. He will also share insights into our ongoing activities, key focuses, horizon planning and the central topics currently impacting the commercial finance community.

11:00 – Compliance and regulation update
With Sarah Cunningham

Sarah Cunningham, the NACFB’s head of compliance, will update the room on current regulations and any further compliance updates affecting brokers and lenders in the room. This provides an opportunity to ask any questions and keep up to date on current affairs. 

11:15 – Discussion and debate
A panel of experts from national organisations including the British Business Bank, UK Finance, and the FSB will share regional insights on both the challenges and opportunities for small businesses. Crucial to sourcing appropriate funding solutions, brokers will be encouraged to participate, so come armed with questions!

11:45 – NACFB Partner session
Presentation by an NACFB Partner supplier on a topic affecting brokers, SMEs, or access to finance.

12:00 – Lenders and suppliers
Representatives from selected lender Patrons will also be in attendance. Chosen for the value they add to the modern commercial finance broker, there will be plenty of time to meet and learn about their offerings. The lenders are particularly keen to find out more about your clients’ funding requirements, so do bring potential deals with you to chat through on the day.

12:15 – Lunch and a listening ear
Lunch is served. A further opportunity to network with brokers, panel experts and members of the NACFB team.

13:00 – Event concludes