Insights, Advice & Connections: Highlights from PinK’s Finance & Funding Event

The event brought together some of the sharpest minds in business finance for a power-packed morning of advice, insight tailored for Kent’s food, drink, and craft entrepreneurs.

Attendees got face-to-face access with an all-star expert panel:

• Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL – Founder of Breakthrough Funding and former Executive Director at EY, Susie gave an eye-opening overview of the current funding landscape and how SMEs can tap into it.
• Iain Hawthorn, Aravis – With four decades of business finance expertise under his belt, Iain shared practical strategies for securing growth funding and managing liquidity, with a special focus on food, drink, agriculture, and horticulture.
• Andrew Pledger, Barclays Eagle Labs – Andrew lifted the lid on the innovative resources and business support available through Eagle Labs, helping ambitious founders take their ideas further.

The event featured a lively expert discussion, a no-holds-barred Q&A session, and plenty of time for networking with fellow Kent business owners – because sometimes the best tips come over coffee – not forgetting the delicious Gilda pastries.

This is just one of the benefits of a Produced in Kent membership: exclusive access to experts, buyers, branding pros, and business support to help you learn, grow, and sell more.

Want in next time?
Find out more about membership: producedinkent.co.uk
Or get in touch: 01732 853170 jill.sargent@producedinkent.co.uk

Thanks to our hosts Macknade – always help events run smoothly so if you are looking for a venue check them out.