BUSINESSES across Basingstoke will have the opportunity showcase their services at the annual Basingstoke Business Expo.

Local firms including Philips Solicitors, Destination Basingstoke, Tillison Consulting and Coffee Select will be among a range of companies from across Hampshire with stalls at the expo on April 21.

During the free event, visitors will be able to meet local suppliers and make new contacts during the dedicated speed networking sessions held throughout the day.

There will also be keynote seminars from business professionals including author of Amazon bestseller Networking for Dummies, Stefan Thomas.

Now in its fifth year, the business expo has been organised by local entrepreneur, Matthew Larcome, who has seen the event grow year-on-year.

Mr Larcome said: “Businesses in Basingstoke love networking and meeting up with each other.

“This event is free to attend and is put on to help anybody in Basingstoke who is either thinking about starting up a new business or growing an established one.

“This is the biggest networking event in the region, which is why we get more than 400 people attend every year.”

The free event is held at the Apollo Hotel, Aldermaston Road, from 10am until 3pm. For more information on how to get involved visit b2bexpos.co. uk.