Chairman’s Blog – Meeting Thursday 24th January 2013 Despite the cold weather 26 members turned out and were rewarded with an enjoyable and constructive meeting. Graham Wright filled the Ed Slot very ably – he delivered a very simple message; always go well armed when you are out and about to be able to give referrals. …
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Celebrating our imminent second anniversary and the associated growth and changes that go along with this, today we have launched a new and improved website for Essex Business Forum. If you’re reading this blog post then you’re on our new website. I hope you like it! You will find improved member profiles, improved visitor information…
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Chairman’s Blog meeting Thursday 17th January 2013. Present 25 members and 3 guests Gary Boyes, Fiona Marriage and Jeff Garcia for the second time. We now all have lapel badges which look very smart indeed, thanks to Claire Greenslade for her efforts in providing these.
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Essex Business Forum was featured in the December edition of “The Small Business Owner” magazine. The two page article asked the question “Can business networking improve your home life?”, and journalist Damien Swift who interviewed our director Scott Griffiths explains how meeting up with other business owners on a regular basis can be a huge…
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Chairman’s Blog – Meeting Thursday 10th January 2013 Second meeting of the year and 29 in attendance which included guest, Joe Garcia, an electrician. Also new member Richard Finken of Anthony Batty – Insolvency Practitioners for his first meeting although those of us in the Finance Power Group know him as a regular attender.
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Chairman’s Blog – Meeting Thursday 3rd January 2013 Christmas seems to have taken its toll. Several apologies from members suffering rather unpleasant afflictions and one or two not back from holiday. 22 in attendance was perhaps a good turnout and a lively meeting all the same. Scott Griffiths announced the very clear winner for the Performance League for…
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The Leadership team and board of directors at Essex Business Forum would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year
Chairman’s Blog – Meeting Thursday 20th December 2012 What a great meeting. It lived up to all expectations containing all the ingredients of bonhomie and Christmas good cheer. 25 members present and indeed all brought presents for the Secret Santa. Many silly pullovers from the garish to the plain ridiculous. Well done to all those who made…
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Chairman’s Blog – Meeting Thursday 13th December 2012 29 present – a very good turn out and the meeting had a buzz about it. The Education Slot was delivered by Geoff Todd. To borrow the phraseology of the Bard of Hadleigh we were treated to one of Toddy’s terrific tutorials. There seemed to be a couple of…
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Chairman’s Blog – Meeting Thursday 6th December 2012 25 members present, 1 guest, Charlie Hancock, a Graphic Designer. A really good turn out given the inclement weather. Thanks to everyone for making the effort. The Education Slot anticipated the 60 second round. Let me elucidate. David Plumley regaled us with further urgings from Elbert Hubbard who was a man…
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