A North Lincolnshire event for local businesses
Speed networking is the fastest and most cost effective way to positively impact your business - and it's fun!
What is it?
The aim is to give your business the opportunity to meet lots of people in the timeframe usually set aside for just one or two appointments.
It's well known that the primary way businesses, especially small or new ones gain new customers, clients and contracts, is via business networking. Getting face to face with a potential client is the only way you really know whether you can do business with them or not.
In this structured environment you will interact with many individuals that you may have never otherwise had the chance to network with. A lucrative contract, or the perfect firm for the job is often easier to come by than you think if you meet the right people. You just need to get among it and let people know what you're after or what your company's strengths are.
How does it work?
We arrange five minute scheduled meetings with new business contacts. You chat about your business for a couple of minutes and that of the other person, making notes about that new contact before moving onto your next meeting. Meetings are structured so that you have time to see as may people as possible. You are welcome to stay after these meetings for informal networking over drinks and a buffet to discuss things further with those you are interested in doing business with.
There is no membership fee just one £10 booking fee (per event) refundable on arrival.
To secure your speed networking place or for further information please contact Penelope Bee at the address below:
Economic Development Team
North Lincolnshire Council
Church Square House
PO Box 42
DN15 6XQ
Tel : + 44 (0) 1724 297330
Email: businessinfo@northlincs.gov.uk.
Alternatively if you would like to attend there is application form available for you to download, print and return to the address on the form.
Speed networking dates
- Thursday 5 March 2009, 5.30pm-8pm, Ashby Link Education Centre, Scunthorpe
Closing date will be one week prior to the event.