An exclusive membership opportunity for you to join these exciting clubs. You will have the chance to meet other like-minded business people, whilst enjoying a light breakfast.
It has been estimated that the three clubs have already generated more than two million pounds worth of business in the period of time they have been running.
Membership and Events Co-ordinator, Teresa Rowe says,
“Networking is the best way to promote a company and word of mouth is the best way to recommend business.”
"The reason for forming these clubs is the opportunity they provide for raising company profiles, creating and harnessing trade openings, building “profitable and valuable relationships” and providing a platform for finding out more about local firms “beyond what is said on a business card.”
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Fortnightly clubs:
Refreshments: Buffet style breakfast, tea and coffee provided.
Cost to join £220 plus VAT
Telford Network Club - Priorslee Hall, University of Wolverhampton Telford Campus
Shrewsbury – Grazia, Victoria Quay, Shrewsbury
Oswestry – Oswestry Cricket Club, Morda Road, Oswestry
Bi - Monthly Clubs:
Refreshments: Buffet style breakfast, tea and coffee provided.
Cost: £10 per meeting
Ludlow - Ludlow Town Football Club, Bromfield Road, Ludlow
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What do our members say about the clubs?
Brian Evans, a partner with Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, who provide business and personal services to clients throughout Shropshire and beyond: "I've been attending the Oswestry Network Club since it started, and have really enjoyed meeting a wide variety of different people in an easy-going, friendly atmosphere. We all like to do business with people we know. Networking is all about building relationships, getting to know and trust people through regular contact. Lanyon Bowdler has certainly benefited from using the services of other members, and we have gained business from members, or from referrals from members. That is a key advantage: by being part of a network club, you not only have the opportunity to help other members by supplying your goods or services, but also to do business with their contacts, and to refer others to them. To be able to enjoy a convivial chat and a bacon butty while doing so makes it even more worthwhile!"
Chris Page, Director of Page Communication Limited – Specialists in instructor-led customised training: "As a member of the Shrewsbury Network club since its inception, we cannot praise it highly enough. As a small company, we find the help and support of other members invaluable to promoting and sustaining our business. We have used the services offered by other members and have also gained valuable business through them. Network club breakfasts have become an important marketing tool for us and we have no hesitation in recommending them to others.”
Lisa Bishop, Sales & Marketing Manager for NRG Direct Mail Ltd – a direct mailing company. “As a very ardent net worker, over 50% of NRG’s business comes through networking. My role as chairman is to increase the awareness of local businesses from all sectors as to the benefits of meeting twice a month and networking with fellow like-minded people interested in doing business with local companies. If you haven’t tried networking before then this a great forum to make that first step. The club is very friendly and welcomes businesses from all sectors of the market; we have painters, photographers, IT specialists, solicitors, accountants, florists and IFA’s. So what are you waiting for? You could be just a cup of coffee away from your next customer!”
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For further information on Network clubs please contact Teresa Rowe on 01952 208200, by email at membership@shropshire-chamber.co.uk or select club details on the left to obtain more information.