{"id":2113261,"date":"2026-08-05T05:46:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T04:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/eastmidlands\/?p=2113261"},"modified":"2026-08-05T05:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T04:54:41","slug":"get-your-networking-game-on-at-the-leicester-mixer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/eastmidlands\/news\/2113261-get-your-networking-game-on-at-the-leicester-mixer","title":{"rendered":"Get your networking game on at the Leicester Mixer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">TheBusinessDesk.com is bringing its next\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businessdesk.zohobackstage.eu\/100926-EM-TheLeicesterMixer\">networking mixer to Roxy Ball Room in Leicester<\/a>\u00a0for an evening of friendly competition, relaxed networking and new connections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Join fellow professionals from across Leicester and the wider Midlands on Thursday September 10 for a social event designed to make networking feel a little less formal \u2013 and a lot more fun.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2111346 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/jun_26\/FREETHS-Logo-RGB-COL-300x96.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/jun_26\/FREETHS-Logo-RGB-COL-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/jun_26\/FREETHS-Logo-RGB-COL-1024x327.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/jun_26\/FREETHS-Logo-RGB-COL-768x246.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/jun_26\/FREETHS-Logo-RGB-COL-200x64.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/jun_26\/FREETHS-Logo-RGB-COL-500x160.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/jun_26\/FREETHS-Logo-RGB-COL-600x192.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/jun_26\/FREETHS-Logo-RGB-COL.jpg 1251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Your ticket includes access to a series of games to help break the ice, including American Pool, Shuffleboard and Tech Darts. And yes, there will absolutely be bragging rights up for grabs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Wondering what we mean by \u201cyoung professional\u201d? Let\u2019s just say we\u2019re not checking ID.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/businessdesk.zohobackstage.eu\/100926-EM-TheLeicesterMixer\">Tickets cost \u00a330<\/a>\u00a0+ VAT and include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\ud83e\udd42\u00a0<strong>A welcome drink<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 choose from prosecco, wine, beer, a spirit and mixer, or a soft drink.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\ud83c\udfaf\u00a0<strong>Unlimited gaming access<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 enjoy American Pool, Shuffleboard and Tech Darts throughout the evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Whether you\u2019re looking to expand your network, catch up with familiar faces or simply enjoy an evening out with the Midlands business community, The Leicester Mixer is the perfect opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>So, chalk up your cue, grab a drink and get ready to play. We\u2019ll see you there \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businessdesk.zohobackstage.eu\/100926-EM-TheLeicesterMixer\">get your tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forget awkward networking: games, drinks and connections are on the agenda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":266702,"featured_media":2111351,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[120784],"coauthors":[127717],"class_list":["post-2113261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-featured-story","tag-leicestershire"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Get your networking game on at the Leicester Mixer | TheBusinessDesk.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Forget awkward networking: games, drinks and connections are on the 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