THE biggest business show in Gloucestershire is back for a second year after positive feedback from the business community.

Providing a platform for collaboration, promotion, communication, growth and innovation, the Gloucestershire Business Show 2016 will be the largest gathering of businesses, business leaders and prospective clients in the county.

The two-day show will take place at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, on Wednesday and Thursday, May 18 and 19.

Last year the show welcomed 130 exhibitors, 140 speakers and 2,000 visitors with more than 120 people attending the Gala Dinner which raised £4,200 for local charity the County Community Projects.

The event is organised by Antonia Coles and Peter Allison, from County Business Shows.

Antonia said: “At the heart of the Gloucestershire Business Show is discussion.

“Discussion about issues that face businesses in this county, how a business can develop, how two businesses can mutually benefit one another, potential collaboration and striving to make things happen.

“It is one roof under which business experts can advise and consult, forums are started and new innovation is launched.

“2015 was our first year delivering this concept and has received excellent support and positive feedback.

“We are encouraged by the appetite and support for this event and also recognise areas for improvement.”

Applications for exhibiting are now open. For more information email exhibitors@business-shows.co.uk