BUSINESS and finance leaders in Bolton met at a networking event for professionals at the Victoria Inn in Heaton.

The event was organised by RBS Bolton’s relationship manager Gavin Elmes and saw members of the borough’s professional community come together for an informal meeting.

The event was the held for the second time after a positive response to the first meet-up last year.

Guests included representatives from UKTI, MAS, Access to Finance and the Growth Hub.

Mr Elmes said: “The event was even better than last time with over thirty local professionals attending and we have already set a date in June for the next get together.”

Guest Karl Susol of UK Trade and Investment North West said: “It was great opportunity to network with local professionals."