FBE CONNECT
Curated Business Connections
fbe Connect is a member-only business introduction service built to create the right connections, not just more connections. We match members to potential partners, clients, collaborators and referrers based on their business needs and goals - then support the introduction through a simple, structured process.
What is fbe Connect?
Fbe Connect is a tailored introduction service exclusively for current fbe members. It's designed for members who don't need more events - they need the right meetings.
Fbe Connect helps members find:
Potential clients
Delivery partners and collaborators
Supply chain connections
Referrers and introducers
Strategic relationships aligned to growth goals
This is not general networking. It is a curated matching and introduction process - structured, facilitated, and followed up.
Why we’re launching it
Members often say the same thing: 'I don't need more events. I need the right meetings.'
Fbe Connect is designed to:
Turn membership into measurable commercial value
Make introductions based on relevance, not chance
Support members who want targeted business development without heavy admin
The built environment is relationship-driven. The people most likely to become strong business connections are often already within the fbe network — fbe Connect makes those introductions happen.
Key Features
Personalised Matching
Introductions are tailored by sector, discipline, company size, and growth goals. You tell us what you need - we find the right fit within the membership.
Facilitated Introductions with Follow-up
We make the introduction and support the follow-up - so it doesn't stop at 'great to meet you.' We set expectations on both sides and check in to help the connection develop into a real opportunity.
Member-Only Access
fbe Connect is exclusively available to current fbe members. It's a premium benefit of membership, not something available to the wider market.
Built for Growth
Whether you're looking to expand your client base, find delivery partners, or build referral relationships, fbe Connect is designed to generate real business outcomes — not just add names to your LinkedIn.
How it works
The process is simple and managed by the fbe team throughout:
Tell us what you want - your goals, target types, geography, and ideal partners or clients.
We match you with relevant members from across the network.
We request opt-in permission from both sides - no unsolicited introductions.
We introduce you and set expectations clearly for both parties.
We follow up to support engagement and track outcomes.
Full process details and the matching criteria will be published at launch.
Pilot Launch 2026
fbe Connect will launch as a pilot in 2026, starting with a small group of members to
refine the service before scaling it as a core membership benefit.
Pilot members will help shape:
The matching criteria and process
The introduction format and follow-up approach
The member experience end to end
Reporting and feedback mechanisms
Pilot members will have early access to the service and the opportunity to contribute to how it develops. Testimonials from the pilot will help demonstrate the value of the service to the wider membership.
What members get beyond introductions
As fbe Connect develops, complementary benefits may include:
Priority invitations to relevant networking events and workshops.
Access to curated market insights and sector notes.
Recognition opportunities via fbe channels for member wins and collaborations.
These benefits sit under the fbe Connect umbrella and link back to the wider 2026 membership benefits programme.
