At 'Networking Matters' we aim to run events which provide the perfect environment for networking,
making business contacts and building business relationships. We have run networking breakfasts, trainings,
speaker lunches and dinners as well as organised events such as the New Business Network for Luton
and Bedfordshire Enterprise Centre.
Below are examples of some of our breakfast events.
The "Networking Matters" launch Breakfast
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Dunstable Town Mayor Cllr. Jim Anklesaria speaking at the launch of "Networking Matters". Sitting on the left is Cllr. Carole Hegley, Chairman of South Beds District Council and in the centre Christina Findell of Networking Matters. |
| South Beds District Council Chairman Cllr.Carole Hegley welcomes the initiative shown by Networking Matters in promoting business to business networking in Dunstable and South Bedfordshire. |  |
A keen group of 30 business people got together at the crack of dawn on Thursday 27th Nov. 2003 at Bar Chameleon in the centre of Dunstable for the first breakfast event organised by Networking Matters. Welcoming everyone Christina Findell emphasised the importance of networking in modern business and stated that Networking Matters aim was to organise events which provide excellent business opportunities. South Beds District Council Chairman Cllr. Carole Hegley made a short speech congratulating Networking Matters on organising the breakfast and read out a message from Andrew Selous MP, Shadow Minister for Work & Pensions saying “Businesses, large and small are the lifeblood of our communities and I hope these monthly breakfast meetings help your businesses to prosper. I am delighted that you are meeting this morning in Bar Chameleon and am very sorry not to be with you due to Parliamentry business.” Dunstable Town Mayor Cllr. Jim Anklesaria said that he was pleased to support the event and that he was particularly pleased that Dunstable town centre had been chosen for the launch. |
The "Networking Matters" Christmas Breakfast
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Cllr Norman Costin, Leader of South Beds District Council speaks about business success in Dunstable and South Bedfordshire. |
Linda Bishopp (centre) a Reiki Master leads energising exercises to give the meeting a lively start!!
The "Networking Matters" New Year Breakfast
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The New Year Breakfast had a different format. Speed Networking was the theme, following breakfast everyone took it in turn to give a 1 minute presentation to the person sitting opposite them then they moved up a place until everyone had presented to each other. Judging from the buzz in the room and activity even after the meeting had finished it was a great success. |
"Networking Matters" moves to Tilsworth Golf Centre
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Following a fire at Bar Chameleon Networking Matters moved its events to Tilsworth Golf Centre. With the benefit of a large free carpark, a selection of different sized rooms and excellent breakfasts the move proved very successful and was popular with all the networkers promoting business in Dunstable and South Beds. |
"Networking Matters" returns to town centre
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Whilst continuing to run events at Tilsworth Networking Matters also started running breakfasts in the centre of Dunstable again, this time at Latte Heaven. Sponsored by South Beds Council and with support from Dunstable Town Council these new events proved a great success. Picture left:
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Latte Heaven is conveniently situated in the middle of Dunstable on Church Street near the
crossroads in the town centre.
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LINKING BUSINESSES IN DUNSTABLE AND SOUTH BEDS.