At the Ipswich Suffolk Business Club, we pride ourselves on more than just outstanding networking events – we create opportunities for our members to explore, connect, and engage with some of the region’s most influential businesses and institutions. Over recent months, members have enjoyed a series of exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits that highlight the diverse and […]

Councillor Matthew Hicks on Suffolk’s political future The structure of our local government is changing in 2026 as we undergo a devolution process. We want to ensure that you are well informed around these changes and what it could mean for our local community and businesses. We held an event for our members to explore […]

Members of the Ipswich and Suffolk Business Club welcomed Lord Deben for their latest event at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall. The Rt. Hon John Gummer, Lord Deben, is the founder and Chairman of Sancroft International, a consultancy that advises both businesses and investors on all areas of Sustainability and ESG. Between 2012 and 2023 he was […]

Members of the Ipswich Suffolk Business Club (ISBC) welcomed The Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP for their latest event at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall. As well as being the MP for Portsmouth North, Penny Mordaunt is also Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons. Penny told ISBC members “We haven’t been […]

The Ipswich and Suffolk Business Club played host to Lord David Frost at the club’s most recent event at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall. Lord Frost was Chief Negotiator and Europe advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson (2019-21) and then Minister responsible for EU in 2021. During his post as Chief Negotiator, he was responsible for the […]

Author and former government food tsar, Henry Dimbleby, has been sharing his thoughts on the world’s food system with members of the Ipswich Suffolk Business Club. Henry’s book, Ravenous: How to get ourselves and our planet into shape, which was published in March, builds on his work on the independent National Food Strategy. Henry said: […]

Members of the Ipswich and Suffolk Business Club welcomed The Lord Balfe of Dulwich for their latest event at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall. Lord Richard Balfe served in the European Parliament from 1979 to 2004. He began as a Labour member before joining the Conservatives. He was David Cameron’s envoy to the trade union movement from […]

The Ipswich and Suffolk Business Club kicked off 2023’s calendar of events with an evening of networking and a talk by best-selling author, coach & business owner, Ben Coomber Ben, through his ‘AWESOME’ brand, helps people achieve their full potential through his 11-step process. Ben is an author, coach, nutritionist, podcaster, and public speaker, the […]

Members of the Ipswich and Suffolk Business Club enjoyed a talk by award-winning broadcaster and author, Iain Dale, at their latest event.   Iain, who presents the Evening Show on LBC Radio (Monday-Thursday 7pm-10pm), was shortlisted earlier this year for the Audio Presenter of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild. He was also named Radio […]

The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, spoke to over 100 Suffolk business leaders at a special event organised by the Ipswich Suffolk Business Club in November 2021.   The event was hosted and sponsored by Milsoms Kesgrave Hall and Spa along with pub retailer […]