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Rugby Local Business Forum

Rugby Local Business Forum

Networking and Collaboration for Rugby's Business Community

Chaired by: Daniel Mann, Corporate Affairs Manager, Cemex UK 

(The vice chair position is open. Business leaders interested in applying, please contact [email protected])

The Rugby Local Business Forum meets quarterly to address key challenges impacting businesses in Rugby and the surrounding areas. Through close collaboration with business leaders, local stakeholders and MP John Slinger, we ensure that our collective voice is heard on critical business issues.   

Join us at our regular networking events and meetings where we tackle pressing topics such as planning regulations and tourism policies. We aim to strengthen our community and enhance our advocacy efforts by expanding our membership. Contact us today to learn more about how you can contribute to shaping the future of business in our local area.

For more information on the work of the Rugby Local Business Forum or if you would like to attend the next Forum, email: [email protected] or

Call us on 024 7665 4321

Meet your Local Business Forum Chair

Dan Mann was appointed Chair of the Rugby Local Business Forum in 2026. With a strong commitment to economic growth and regional collaboration, Daniel serves as Chair of the Rugby Local Business Forum on behalf of Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he brings together businesses, local authorities and key decision-makers to champion the interests of Rugby’s business community and support opportunities for sustainable growth across the region.

Dan is Corporate Affairs Manager at CEMEX UK, where he leads stakeholder engagement and corporate affairs activity, helping to strengthen the company’s relationships with communities, policymakers and industry partners.

Explore Rugby’s Economic landscape

Rugby is a critical logistics hub, benefiting from its strategic location in the heart of the UK. The town's logistics sector is robust, with numerous distribution centres and transportation companies operating in the area. In 2022, Rugby's logistics industry supported over 8,000 jobs and handled an estimated 20 million tonnes of freight. This sector's efficiency and capacity are vital to the smooth operation of supply chains both regionally and nationally, underpinning Rugby's economic strength. 

Explore Insights from Past Forums

Discover the outcomes and insights from our previous Local Business Forum meetings through our collection of press releases. These releases highlight the key topics, discussions, and decisions made during our forums, providing valuable context and information on the issues affecting our local businesses and communities. 

Read our latest press release here

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Phone 024 7665 4321
Fax 024 7645 0242

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

Chamber House, Innovation Village

Cheetah Road

Coventry, CV1 2TL

 

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