Posts Tagged ‘networking opportunities’
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
On the 14th of July, UK businesses within the automotive industry benefited from a unique networking event in Birmingham. The aim of the event was to help guide manufacturers (OEM) to suppliers and vice-versa.
The event, which was co-ordinated by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), was created to promote sourcing from local suppliers with aims of building a stronger UK-based supply chain. There had been a great deal of interest in trustworthy local suppliers from global vehicle manufactures, such as Ford, Aston Martin, JCB and Nissan, all of whom attended the event.
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Tags: automotive, automotive council, lord mandelson, networking opportunities, SMMT, uk-wide
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Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Texting at networking events is just rude isn’t it? Well, a Wearside entrepreneur could be about to change everyone’s opinion!
Ken Fryer has developed a service which offers an innovative text service at networking events. The idea’s fairly simple; attendees note down their contact details when they arrive at the event. Then other people can access their details and send them a text to arrange to meet up at the event. It’s been designed to ensure that everybody gets to meet who they want to meet and hopes to stop people missing out due to time restraints or lack of knowledge. (more…)
Tags: networking, networking events, networking opportunities, North East businesses
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Creatives around the world are falling in love with PechaKucha networking events and it’s not hard to see why.
Formed in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha Nights were devised to help young creative-types show off their work and meet other like-minded designers. The idea is simple; pick 20 images and talk about them for 20 seconds. That’s it! After the presentations you get the chance to meet other speakers and hopefully exchange key contact details. The events can be held anywhere from bars to football stadiums and attract creatives from a whole range of industries. (more…)
Tags: creative networking, networking, networking opportunities, PechaKucha Nights
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
The Hackney Enterprise Network are on hand in the coming months to offer local businesses a helping hand with networking.
The group are holding 2 new events in April and May to offer business-to-business advice and support on a range of topics including sales and marketing, application forms and business operation. The events have been designed with small and medium businesses in mind and hope to get many businesses back on their feet following tough times in the economic downturn. The network is run by HBV Business Enterprise on behalf of Hackney Council and is open to all businesses in the area for a monthly fee. (more…)
Tags: business networking, Hackney, HEN, networking events, networking groups, networking opportunities
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
Like all the best meals, the success of networking is all about the preparation. Taking the time to get all your ingredients together and coming up with a plan of attack is vital to constructing a culinary masterpiece and the same can be said for networking.
OK, so you’re still going to be able to attend a networking event should you forget the butter but if you don’t perfect your networking ingredients then you might as well not bother turning up in the first place! Every networking event is different – the purpose might be the same for each one but every event should be treated as an individual to achieve maximum success. (more…)
Tags: introduction, networking events, networking opportunities, networking tips
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
Gyms… normally full of sweaty men, lots of lycra and far too many egos but gyms in America are proving you can do much more than just build your biceps on your weekly visit.
Exchanging business tips over the treadmill might not sound like the most logical of networking techniques but Pure Austin Fitness is earning a reputation as the new place for business professionals to boost their contact list and their fitness levels. And it’s not just Pure Austin Fitness which is home to this new phenomenon. All over America business professionals are meeting over a set of dumbbells and turning chance meetings into lucrative business deals. (more…)
Tags: America, Austin, gyms, networking events, networking locations, networking opportunities, Pure Austin Fitness
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Business in the North East are being given the chance to combine a game of golf with meeting new key contacts thanks to a new business network.
The North East Golf Network is, you guessed it, inviting businesses in the local area to improve their handicap over a round of networking. The alternative group has been set up by Mark Stancer and Ian Pilkington to get busy executives back on course with their favourite hobby and the important business of networking. NEGN is being launched next Thursday (22nd April) in Northumberland and further days are planned for Seaton Carew, Matfen Hall, Bishop Auckland, Slaley Hall and Goswick in the coming month. (more…)
Tags: NEGN, networking events, networking opportunities, North East Golf Network
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
An American Chamber of Commerce is offering a selection of networking events in a bid to attract more local networkers.
The Chautauqua County Chamber have launched a series of themed events entitled “Experience Chautauqua County” which they hope will encourage people to do just that! The events consist of networking opportunities, learning experiences and entertainment, while attendees will also be given the chance to experience the tastes and sites of the local environment. Those attending will also be given key advice on saving costs and all aspects of business etiquette. (more…)
Tags: America, Chamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Chamber, networking events, networking opportunities
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
More than 200 businesses are set to flock to Scotland next month to attend the Business Know How Showcase Event.
The event has been organised by the Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations, The Royal Bank of Scotland, the Aberdeenshire CVS Network and the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, to give businesses from all industries a chance to get together to share advice and discuss key issues which affect them on a daily basis. The networking showcase will take place on 27th May at Aberdeen Arts Centre and is open to all delegates from the private and third sectors. (more…)
Tags: Aberdeen, Business Know How Showcase Event, networking events, networking opportunities, Scotland
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010
Freelancers… an odd bunch aren’t they? They drift from job to job and don’t ever really have a definitive boss so they can often be hard to pin down.
While it’s the lack of commitment and obligation which ultimately appeals to freelancers, there’s still a need to scope out work. This is where networking comes in. Networking can provide freelancers in any industry a chance to meet with employers and chat to other freelancers in the same field and it effectively means the life of a freelancer doesn’t always have to be a lonely one. (more…)
Tags: freelancers, independent work, networking, networking opportunities, networking tips
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