Bringing South West Businesses together since 2016

G12 Business Club began with a simple idea: business networking should be enjoyable, welcoming and actually useful.

Our first event took place at Dartington Hall in July 2016, bringing together local business owners and professionals for good conversation, new connections and the opportunity to do business.

Ten years later, that principle hasn’t changed.

Over the years, G12 has welcomed hundreds of businesses through the doors of some fantastic venues across Devon and Cornwall. We’ve seen introductions turn into customers, suppliers, collaborations, referrals and, just as importantly, long-standing business relationships.

Networking without the nonsense

We’ve always believed that people do business with people.

That’s why G12 events are designed to be relaxed and approachable. You won't find unnecessary formality or pressure to deliver the perfect 60-second pitch.

Instead, you'll find a room full of business people who are there for the same reason you are: to meet people, make connections and create opportunities.

Our events attract everyone from sole traders and start-ups through to established companies and larger organisations, covering a huge range of industries and professions.

A decade of G12 – and a new chapter

Reaching our 10th anniversary in 2026 gave us a good opportunity to look at what people really want from business networking.

The answer was refreshingly simple.

Great venues. Good people. Useful conversations. And the flexibility to attend the events that work for you.

So that's exactly what we're concentrating on.

G12 continues to evolve, with our popular Big Breakfasts, smaller networking events and new venues across the South West – all designed to make meeting other businesses as easy and worthwhile as possible.

Whether you've been coming to G12 for years or you're thinking about joining us for the first time, you'll receive the same warm welcome.

Come and meet us

The best way to understand G12 isn't to read about networking.

It's to come along and experience it.

Book one of our upcoming events, grab a coffee, meet some new people and see where the conversation takes you.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"A great morning's networking with some valuable 121 meetings, a highly informative speaker and the opportunity to showcase my own business. Already looking forward to the next one." - Mike Turner

"I like these events because you get the opportunity to speak to lots of people in the room at the beginning of the event, over the breakfast and then with the organised 1:1's at the end. " - Kristiina Gwynne

"Yesterday was my first visit and I went in my Subio role The format worked well and the connections were a great starting point so all of that mix will make me come back." - Gordon Petrie

"My first time visiting G12 but it was a really good event. I was made to feel very welcome and the mixture of fun and business within the format made it extra special. I’ll be back" - Andy Gait

"I attended a G12 networking event for the first time today and the atmosphere was welcoming, the event ran to schedule and was made fun and inclusive.t." - Matt Lear

"Fabulous networking events - if you want to meet new potential clients I highly recommend you attend.." - Jenny Paton