KuKu Connect Celebrates 9 Years of Connecting Businesses Across the UK with Exciting New Partnerships and Digital Innovations
KuKu Connect, one of the UK’s most innovative and inclusive business networking organisations, is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a series of exciting announcements designed to strengthen and expand business connections nationwide.
Over the past nine years, KuKu Connect has supported and connected thousands of businesses and organisations across the Midlands and the wider UK. Its community now spans over 100,000 professionals from a diverse range of sectors, sizes, and regions – cementing KuKu Connect’s reputation as a leading force in British business networking.
The organisation’s co-founders marked the milestone by unveiling a series of new initiatives, partnerships, and digital tools designed to enhance opportunities for members and the wider business community.
“In just nine years, KuKu Connect has evolved from a start-up into one of the UK’s most awarded networking organisations,” said Philip Brooks-Stephenson. “Our growth shows what’s possible when small and micro businesses work together to share, collaborate, and innovate.”
New Strategic Partnerships
As part of its commitment to supporting UK businesses, KuKu Connect has announced two new national partnerships:
- East Midlands Chamber of Commerce: KuKu members can now access 20% off Chamber membership, plus free entry to select business events and other exclusive benefits. Email for more info.
- Federation of Small Businesses (FSB): KuKu members will enjoy a minimum 10% discount on FSB membership, alongside access to additional free seminars and networking opportunities. Email for more info.
Launch of the KuKu Connectory
A New Era of Networking
The highlight of KuKu Connect’s 9th birthday celebration is the announcement of the KuKu Connectory, a revolutionary new business networking and development app. Designed for start-ups, SMEs, larger organisations, and not-for-profits, the KuKu Connectory will serve as a “who’s who of UK business,” enabling users to connect anytime, anywhere.
The Connectory offers:
- Free and Premier business profiles (Premier just £7/month, cancel anytime)
- Instant referral and introduction features
- Monthly online networking
- Direct messaging between users
- Links to websites and social media
- Promotion and access to business offers and discounts
- Integration with Google reviews
- Calendar booking for 1:1 meetings and prospect calls
- Access to exclusive business events and training opportunities
Businesses can now join the priority access list by completing this form.
As a special birthday gift, all existing KuKu Connect members will receive a free Premier Business Profile for one year, so join before the official launch on 1st November and grab this present from us to you.
“This is an incredibly exciting time to join the KuKu community,” said Stephen Goddard. “We’re not just celebrating nine years of success – we’re building the future of business networking in the UK.”
Introducing the KuKu Academy
KuKu Connect is also launching the KuKu Academy, a new business training programme developed in partnership with BEEs (Business Efficiency Experts). The Academy will offer affordable, practical training modules designed to help businesses grow, improve efficiency, and embrace new technologies – complementing the existing resources offered by KuKu’s partners.
New Forum for Scaling and Larger Businesses
To further boost regional growth, KuKu Connect is creating a membership forum specifically for scaling and larger organisations. This new platform will encourage collaboration between established enterprises and SMEs, supporting the wider Midlands and UK economies. Look out for more information on this soon.
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