Businesses in Essex are being given the opportunity to overcome the effects of recession by the merger of two established and effective networking organisations. Three-year-old Essex Business Network has merged with ‘Social Networking for Business’, which has been operated by T1 Promotions for the past year.
This means that the enlarged not-for-profit organisation, which will continue to operate as Essex Business Network, can offer the owner/manager of an expanding business regular, informal networking events to attend throughout Essex; breakfast, evening and occasional lunchtime meetings are arranged by enthusiastic regional Group Directors, who are running businesses themselves.
Yes, Essex Business Network now has a great team in place and the expansion programme is well underway. Weekly/monthly events are already held in Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Billericay, Thurrock, Hatfield Heath and Colchester. Plans are now being developed to introduce networking events at other venues in Essex.
Founder of Essex Business Network Steve Parker and the owner of T1 Promotions, John Northwood, are excited about being able to help more businesses beat the recession and increase trade for a more prosperous future. “Essex Business Network is about connecting you to the business community. By offering quality informal events, it helps business owners build relationships and help develop their business through people they know and trust”, says John.
Regular attendee Bryan Jones, owner of Beacon Business Coaching, adds: “The meeting format of Essex Business Network is very successful. The business approach, but relaxed atmosphere, has led to significant interest in the activities of the participating companies and resulted in increased business.”
Despite the fact that the price of all Essex Business Network events is kept to an affordable level, the owners of these networking groups are pleased to be able to use financial surpluses to support charities such as the well known Essex hospice charity Fair Havens and Little Havens children’s hospice. Community Fundraiser for Havens Hospices Angela Clements says: “It is fantastic that the Essex Business Network has chosen Havens Hospices as its Charity. It is very encouraging to know that local businesses are so enthusiastic in support of the services offered by Havens Hospices to its local community.”
Anyone interested in sharing in the success of Essex Business Network should visit the organisation’s website – www.essexbusinessnetwork.co.uk – or contact the organisers by telephone/email (details below). Steve and John would also like to hear from anyone interested in doing a guest speaker presentation or a company that would like to sponsor an event.
Current Membership Levels and Prices
Three levels of membership (Associate, Executive and Premier) are offered (starting at only £45 per year) which provide many benefits, but business people are encouraged to ‘try before they buy’, by attending a few meetings before making a decision on becoming a member. There is a cover charge of only £10 for the morning meetings, which include breakfast, or £15 for the evening and lunchtime events, where a buffet is provided.
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Contacts:
- Steve Parker – tel: 01268 418 715; email: info@essexbusinessnetwork.co.uk
- John Northwood – tel: 07971 401499
- Dallas Willcox (evening social events) – tel: 01268 773002; email: Dallas@simplywords.co.uk
Website:
- Essex Business Network: http://www.essexbusinessnetwork.co.uk
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