July might be full of summer evening drinks in the garden and picnics in the park, but there's also plenty to keep business people busy this month.
SoGlos rounds up some of the best to get in your diary...
Elmbridge UK Summer Open Day in Gloucester
Specialising in providing complete package finishing for manufacturers across Gloucestershire and the rest of the UK, Elmbridge is sharing its 50 years of experience in wood and metal coatings with professionals, workshop managers and those who are just curious about the latest in spray shop solutions during its summer open day on Thursday 3 July 2025.
Watch live paint demonstrations, discover state-of-the-art spray equipment technologies and even access one-to-one consultations with industrial paint and wood coatings experts.
All proceeds go to Great Western Air Ambulance, with tickets available from Eventbrite.
'The Workplace: The Big Debate' at Dunkertons Park
The first business event organised by the team behind Cheltenham-based Gravity Office Interiors, this exclusive session brings together top business leaders from across Gloucestershire's business sector to discuss what the future of the workplace will look like.
With a tasty breakfast to start, key speakers conducting a lively debate, a Q&A session with the experts and the chance to network with lots of prolific Gloucestershire businesses, this is an unmissable business event on Thursday 3 July 2025.
Book your place via Eventbrite.
'Safer Workplaces: Addressing Domestic Abuse & Stalking' from The Hollie Gazzard Trust
Taking place on Wednesday 9 July 2025, the Hollie Gazzard Trust is hosting a free business breakfast, giving business leaders, managers and HR professionals the opportunity to learn how to make their workplaces safer for victims of domestic abuse and stalking.
The day begins with coffee and pastries and then moves on to keynote speeches from Nick Gazzard OBE; Sophie Wootten-Lee from the office of Alex McIntyre, MP for Gloucester; and superintendent of Avon and Somerset Police, Sharon Baker.
There will also be panel discussions including local businesses and domestic abuse survivors. Pre-book a free space in advance via Ticketpass.
Gloucestershire Business Show 2025 at Cirencester College
Gloucestershire's business community gets it own festival this summer with the two-day Gloucestershire Business Show back at Cirencester College on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July 2025.
This year's bumper schedule includes communication masterclasses and brand elevating talks from some of the county's top business minds, with everyone from entrepreneurs and startups to big business leaders and CEOs encouraged to attend.
Book a complimentary ticket via Eventbrite.
'Oops! You’re on Mute workshop' with The Growth Hub in Stroud
For small businesses that would like to grow their online presence and build up a following, this free workshop from The Growth Hub in Stroud is offering the chance to learn all the basics of a social media strategy.
From how to use different platforms to creating content and reels, this workshop offers a practical, mindset-focused foray into socials.
Taking place from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 16 July 2025, grab your ticket in advance on the Growth Hub website.
