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Mid Suffolk Business Exhibition returns in March

Stowmarket Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Mid Suffolk Business Exhibition on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, at The Barn, Stonham Barns.

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The Mid Suffolk Business Exhibition returns to Stonham Barns in March
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The details: The event runs from 09:30 to 14:00 and is free to attend, with stand prices designed to be affordable for small businesses. The exhibition aims to provide networking opportunities and a platform for local businesses to showcase their offerings.

What they're saying: Sarah Manning, exhibition organiser, said: "I am incredibly excited about the 2026 Mid Suffolk Business Exhibition. This event is a cornerstone of our local business community, and it's always a pleasure to see the incredible talent and innovation on display. We've had fantastic feedback from previous years, and I am very much looking forward to another successful year of bringing our local businesses together."

The sponsors: The event is supported by Gold Sponsor Humber Doucy Brewing Co, Silver Sponsors Spi-Des-Ign and Syrinx Systems, Bronze Sponsor Ocala Recruitment, and Photography Sponsor Ipswich and Suffolk Small Business Association.

The bottom line: The annual exhibition returns to Stonham Barns in March, offering free entry for businesses looking to network and connect across the region.

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