Rugby Local Business Forum
Networking and Collaboration for Rugby's Business Community
Chaired by: Karen Shuter (Exact Logistics)
(The vice chair position is open. Business leaders interested in applying, please contact [email protected])
The Rugby Local Business Forum meets quarterly to address key challenges impacting businesses in Rugby, Bulkington, and the surrounding areas. Through close collaboration with local stakeholders including the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and MP Mark Pawsey, we ensure that our collective voice is heard on critical business issues.
Join us at our regular networking events and meetings where we tackle pressing topics such as planning regulations and tourism policies. We aim to strengthen our community and enhance our advocacy efforts by expanding our membership. Contact us today to learn more about how you can contribute to shaping the future of business in our local area.
For more information on the work of the Rugby Local Business Forum or if you would like to attend one of our meetings. Email: [email protected] or
Call us on +44(0) 2476 654 321
Meet your Local Business Forum Chair
The Rugby Local Business Forum, led by Karen Shuter, offers its members a chance to stay updated on local matters. Members can hear from local MPs and Council Officials on a micro-level and get a chance to express their opinions on issues that affect businesses.
Karen Shuter is Joint Managing Director of Exact Logistics. After graduating with a degree in Business Studies from Coventry University, she worked for several blue-chip companies in sales & marketing roles. She founded a local publishing company in 2005 before joining forces with co-director and husband Adam to start Exact Logistics back in 2009.
Exact Logistics serves local manufacturing & distribution businesses as well as international hauliers, mainly from Germany. International sales account for almost 50% of turnover.
As well as her business and community responsibilities as acting chair of Rugby’s Local Business Forum, Karen also has been a director of the CWCC since 2017.
Explore Rugby’s Economic landscape
Rugby is a critical logistics hub, benefiting from its strategic location in the heart of the UK. The town's logistics sector is robust, with numerous distribution centres and transportation companies operating in the area. In 2022, Rugby's logistics industry supported over 8,000 jobs and handled an estimated 20 million tonnes of freight. This sector's efficiency and capacity are vital to the smooth operation of supply chains both regionally and nationally, underpinning Rugby's economic strength.
Explore Insights from Past Discussions
Discover the outcomes and insights from our previous Local Business Forum meetings through our collection of press releases. These releases highlight the key topics, discussions, and decisions made during our forums, providing valuable context and information on the issues affecting our local businesses and communities.
Read our latest press release here.
