There’s something different in the air this autumn – and for once, it’s not just another expo. On 20th November 2025, the Coventry Building Society Arena will host the inaugural Grow Your Business Expo: a full-day event with big ambitions, sharp structure, and a founder who’s spent years getting this right.
Mark Harris isn’t new to events. He’s built businesses, run networking groups, and worked across hospitality, retail, and marketing long enough to know what makes things land – and what leaves people checking their watch. This event is his answer to everything that’s ever felt too crowded, too rushed, or too loud. It’s business growth – with breathing space.
Built for Real Momentum
Rather than stacking speaker after speaker into a single stream of noise, Mark’s format gives each talk room to breathe. Five expert business speakers are scheduled throughout the day, with a mystery keynote interview adding a little intrigue – but the focus isn’t just on the stage.
“People come to events for the contact,” Mark says. “So let’s make sure there’s time for it.” That means generous breaks, open networking zones, breakfast and lunch included in every ticket, and the kind of pacing that helps conversations happen naturally – not crammed into five frantic minutes before the next session begins.
Expo by Day, Gala by Night
The daytime will see more than 300 delegates explore a carefully curated expo floor with 35+ exhibitors from across the Midlands – consultants, service providers, scale-ready firms, and everything in between. Networking is built into the schedule. Exhibitors are vetted and varied. And the atmosphere is designed to be focused, not forced.
Then, in the evening, the lights dim and the black ties come out. A gala dinner for 250 guests marks the close of the day – three courses, entertainment, and a charity auction before the main event: the Grow Your Business Awards.
Fifteen categories span excellence in leadership, innovation, customer service, technology, sustainability, and more. Winners will be recognised on stage in front of a room full of peers – not as a tick-box exercise, but as a celebration of what’s real and earned in business today.
Who It’s For
Grow Your Business Expo is built for people who mean it. That includes:
- Solopreneurs looking for connection and visibility
- Service providers seeking ideal-fit clients and partnerships
- Scaling firms ready to grow with strategy and support
- B2B operators looking for real leads, not random handshakes
This isn’t about mass attendance or vanity metrics. It’s about relevance. Every part of the structure – from the layout to the lunch – is designed to help the right people find each other.
More Than a One-Off
Mark’s vision doesn’t stop in November. Plans are already in motion for a two-day event in 2026, with more speakers, more exhibitors, and more opportunities for brands to align early and grow with the platform. Sponsors this year gain exclusive category rights and first refusal for next year – a smart move for anyone wanting a stake in something that’s clearly got legs.
Exhibitor packages range from lean-and-mean to high-visibility premium slots, while sponsorship tiers offer a sliding scale of presence – from award naming rights to full-stage branding and promotional video campaigns. It’s structured, limited, and moving fast.
The Moment to Watch
Every event starts with a first. This one’s already carrying more weight than most – not just because of its scale, but because of the thinking behind it. Grow Your Business Expo 2025 isn’t chasing buzz. It’s building something that lasts. And if the Midlands business world is watching closely… it should be.
To find out more or get involved as an attendee, exhibitor or sponsor, visit the official website or contact Mark Harris directly on 07969 122260.
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