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August 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 21When Tim Lee launched Collaborate MK, it was with one simple idea: that local businesses thrive when they work together. Five years on, that idea has found solid ground. Today, more than 300 members are part of this vibrant and friendly business community.Each month, Collaborate MK runs a wide variety of events to suit diff erent working styles. There are early-morning coff ees, relaxed evening meetups, virtual gatherings, and in-person sessions. In Olney, members often come together at the Rugby Club, one of several local venues that keep things both professional and personal.Membership is designed to be fl exible. There%u2019s a virtual-only option for those starting out or who prefer to network from a distance. At the other end, premium members benefi t from monthly workshops where expert speakers share knowledge to help businesses grow.%u201cCollaborate MK was born from an idea that through collaboration, our members would have stronger, more successful businesses%u2026 and so far, that seems to have been the case!%u201d %u2013 Tim Lee.As it heads into its fi fth year, Collaborate MK continues to grow, with its heart still set on building genuine connections across Milton Keynes and the surrounding area.Supportive networking that fi ts around your businessCollaborate MK