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Harrogate Business Netwalking Event
Harrogate Business Leaders Invited to Step Out With New Monthly Netwalking Event
A new monthly netwalking event is giving business owners, managers and professionals across the Harrogate District the chance to make new connections while enjoying one of Harrogate’s most beautiful green spaces.
HDCC has teamed up with member business Artus Digital to launch Step Out, a free monthly business networking walk designed to offer a more relaxed and active alternative to traditional networking events.
The first walk takes place on Friday 9 October 2026, with participants meeting at 8.45am at the bottom gates of Valley Gardens.
1. A new way to network in Harrogate
Step Out will take place on the second Friday of every month, with each session lasting around one hour.
The route heads through Valley Gardens and into the Pinewoods, giving local business people the opportunity to meet and talk while walking rather than sitting around a table.
The initiative has been created to encourage relaxed conversations and connections between people from businesses across the Harrogate District.
2. Walking takes the pressure out of networking
The event is co-led by Zach Greaves, founder of content agency Artus Digital and Press Officer for the Chamber.
Zach said:
“Step Out is your invitation to start your Friday in the outdoors while connecting with people from across our local business community. Walking side by side naturally takes the pressure off and helps conversation flow.
“It’s also a great opportunity to get some fresh air, get your steps in and enjoy Harrogate’s beautiful green spaces before the working day properly gets going.”
3. Meet four different business contacts
Step Out has a simple format designed to encourage participants to meet a range of people during each walk.
Participants are encouraged to:
1. Speak to two different contacts on the outward journey.
2. Meet two more people on the return journey.
3. Use the walk to exchange ideas, discover what other local businesses do and make new connections.
The informal format means there is no need for lengthy introductions or formal presentations – just an opportunity to walk, talk and network.
4. Back by 10am
The route has been carefully planned around the needs of busy business professionals.
Everyone is expected to be back at the starting point by 10am, allowing participants to enjoy the networking opportunity without losing a large part of their working morning.
The combination of exercise, fresh air and business networking makes Step Out a straightforward way to start the working day.
5. Open to businesses across the Harrogate District
Step Out is free to attend and is open to business owners, managers and representatives from across the whole Harrogate District.
Importantly, you do not need to be a current Chamber member to take part.
Whether you’re an established business owner, a manager looking to expand your professional network or simply keen to meet more people in the local business community, Step Out offers an informal setting to make new connections.
First Step Out takes place on 9 October
The first Harrogate business netwalking event takes place on Friday 9 October 2026, meeting from 8.45am at the bottom gates of Valley Gardens.
With a one-hour route, a 10am finish and a focus on meeting new contacts, Step Out aims to bring a fresh and more active approach to business networking in Harrogate.
If you’re looking to expand your local business network while getting some fresh air and exercise, Step Out could be a new way to start your Friday.
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