An organisation that claims to be the world's largest and most successful business networking groups has launched in Rutland.

The group is staging its first county event on Friday (July 31), which will be online to meet current social distancing requirements.

BNI Rutland, which is part of a national and international organisation, says it is a new, effective business networking group which is gaining momentum in the local area.

It is currently holding information meetings over the next few weeks to let local businesses know more about what BNI is and how it can help Rutland businesses get more business through quality referrals.

Richard Penfold of BN Leicestershire said on Facebook: "This is a brand news networking group that's being started in the Rutland area. If you know of a business that maybe interested then please do let them know."