Business Forums & Networks

Thame, and the surrounding area, plays host to a range of Business networks & forums that you may be interested in being part of.

Thame Business Forum

Established in October 2012, Thame Business Forum is an independent group with Town Council support. It is regularly attended by senior executives from Thame’s larger businesses and employers who do not have a High Street presence and whose markets extend regionally, nationally or internationally, plus some local business-to-business service providers.

It aims to fulfil the role of the now largely defunct local Chambers of Commerce in relation to the non-retail sector. The Forum meets every  8/10 weeks and is hosted in turn by members. If you are interested in attending please email Mike Dyer, Chair of Thame Business Forum, for details of the next meeting.

The aims of the Forum are:

  • to establish better links between business, local authorities, and the local community
  • to better understand the needs of businesses in Thame
  • to identify, discuss, and resolve common issues and opportunities through mutual cooperation
  • to identify and discuss the challenges facing businesses in Thame, including infrastructure, skills, and resources
  • to encourage better business-to-business communication and networking.

21st Century Thame

21st Century Thame is a partnership between local volunteers and town and district councils, coming together to help ensure Thame stays vibrant and viable as a market town. They come together as a body who can access funding from various sources in order to action projects that improve and add value to the town.   We also act as a hub and source of experience for anyone in the town who is looking to run new projects and events. During its 10 year existence 21st Century Thame has helped to bring a range of projects to fruition including:

  • Thame Food Festival (now a separately owned event)
  • Thame Carnival
  • Thame Equipment Bank
  • Thame Tidy & Moreton Muck out
  • Small Business Saturday
  • Great British High Street Awards
  • Shop front improvement scheme
  • Planters, plaques, walking trails, and Thame leaflets.

They would like to do more. Could you help 21st Century Thame ensure the town continues to be a fantastic place for residents, businesses and visitors? It takes planning and effort to ensure the continued vitality and prosperity of great towns like Thame, and this is only possible through the great support we receive from the volunteers who make up 21st Century Thame. We are currently looking for people and you are bound to have skills that can help, so if you would like to be involved email the 21st Century Thame team.

Flourish Networking For Women

We’re a supportive, women only networking group, working together within our local area of South Oxfordshire. We want to see businesses, friendships, and collaborations thrive. We’re here to support you in your small business journey, to help you find your place among the many other incredible women in our community, and to connect with socially. Flourish perfectly sums up what we’re all about.

Thame Business Buzz

Business Buzz Thame is a fresh vibe in business networking. This Face-to-Face drop-in session is a great way to catch up with the local business community in Oxfordshire. There’s no membership, no pre-booking required, just £10 + VAT payable on the app in advance, or at the event. Meeting every 1st Thursday of each month between 10am-12pm. To book a place at the next event visit the Business Buzz Booking App

Here’s a YouTube clip of the Business Buzz Platform to give you an idea of what it looks like.

BoB Networking

At BoB Networking, we believe that if business networking isn’t fun, you’re not doing it right! That’s why our networking groups are vibrant and welcoming spaces where you can be your best self. A place where you’ll be supported and inspired by like-minded business owners to collaborate, grow and succeed together. Join us at your local group every two weeks to share connections, create meaningful opportunities and become part of a business networking community you’re proud to call home. On behalf of the BoB community, we can’t wait to meet you.

BoB- Build – Optimise – Boost
Grow in confidence, strengthen connections, and network with purpose.

For even more details head over to their website 

COCO Collaborative Collaboration

Join us for our in-person business networking and mastermind events at The Black Horse in Thame, Oxfordshire.

Whether you’re a seasoned founder or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, our monthly meet-ups offer invaluable networking opportunities, expert business and personal growth insights, and a supportive community to help you thrive.

Within all our groups, a business coach and marketing expert are on hand to guide and support you.

COCO monthly meetings include:

  1. Informal networking & conversations
  2. Workshops/presentations delivered by experts
  3. Actions set to support business and personal growth
  4. Masterminding to find solutions and ideas for any business challenge, small or big.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of our growing, supportive community and find out more about what COCO Women Founders has to offer!