Croydon Business Events & Forums

Fostering growth and collaboration

Croydon BID’s events and forums bring the business community together to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and champion local success.

About Croydon BID Events & Forums:

Croydon BID champions and unites our vibrant business community through a series of events and forums. Designed to inform, influence, and shape the future direction of our business community, these gatherings offer invaluable insights and opportunities for collaboration.

Let’s come together to forge connections, share ideas, and drive positive change in Croydon, making it an even better place to live, work, and visit.

Ready to join us? Contact our team today to attend our upcoming events and forums.

BID Connect 

Whether you’re a business owner, employee, or just interested in what’s happening in Croydon town centre, you’re invited to BID Connect – our informal quarterly get-together.

There’s no agenda, no pressure – just good conversation, fresh pastries, and the chance to connect.

Croydon BID levy members can meet the Croydon BID team, chat with local partners including Croydon Metropolitan Police, and hear the latest updates and insights on the town centre.

We also host special summer and winter evening editions of BID Connect, featuring live entertainment and exciting prizes.

BID Hospitality & Leisure Forum

The BID Hospitality & Leisure Forum welcomes businesses from across the early and night-time economy in Croydon town centre.

Together, we’ll explore ways to support you and your business with valuable insights, knowledge and updates through speakers and collective discussions.

Regular updates from our partners at Croydon Metropolitan Police and Licensing will accompany discussions on improving marketing and promotion and the latest town centre regeneration activities.

BID Intelligence Forum

Held every third Thursday on the month from 10:00am to 11:00am, this forum supports the retail sector and is part of the Croydon Business Crime Reduction Partnership (CBCP).

Meet with representatives from the Croydon Metropolitan Police Service, Croydon Council, and other crime reduction partners to exchange insights, share information, and address pressing issues.

Gain valuable updates on ongoing initiatives and projects dedicated to combatting crime. From details on prolific offenders to crime prevention advice, this forum equips you with vital intelligence for safeguarding your business. Join us to make a difference.

BID Betting Watch Forum

We are here to support our licensed gambling establishments across Croydon town centre.

Held quarterly as part of the Croydon Business Crime Reduction Partnership (CBCP), this forum is your opportunity to collaborate with fellow operators. Join us to share intelligence, address prolific offenders, and discuss key issues affecting your business.

Meet with the Croydon Metropolitan Police Service Licensing team and unite with fellow operators to collectively reduce crime and safeguard your staff and business.

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