Welcome to the 11th edition of the networking events newsletter, as a city Bradford is a vibrant place to be, this vibrancy

is reflected in the lively and active business forums and networking environment going on in the city today. Through this newsletter our aim is to raise awareness among the business and business support community of the variety of enterprise and business related events happening in Bradford each month.

September
networking newsletter
Date 07/09/11 Event Business Connections Bradford Venue City Training Services, 39/41 Chapal Street, little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5BY Time 07:00 Contact details Philip Hawksworth 01274 510375 studio@mustard-designmarketing.com Description BCB is a referral based network consisting of locally based companies. Individuals attending are most likely decision makers only one member in each business sector is permitted to join.

Date 01/09/11 Event Network Success (BNI) Venue Campanile Hotel 6 Roydsdale Way Euroway Estate Bradford BD4 6SA Time 06:45 08:30 Contact details Niri Patel 01673 828159 Description Network success is a BNI chapter and operates on a referral based system, attendees are likely to be decision makers, this event is suitable for those looking to generate and able to produce sound business leads.

Date 01/09/11 Event B4B (Baildon Branch) Venue Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel, Hollins Hill, Baildon, BD17 7QW Time 17:45 19:30 Contact details Linda Stevenson 0845 217 8267 linda@lindabforb.co.uk Description BforB Network is a referral based network attendees are likely to be decision makers, BforB is suitable for those looking to generate and able to produce sound business leads.

Date 06/09/11 Event Aire Valley Business network Venue Silsden Sports Club Keighley Road Silsden BD20 0EH Time 17:30 Contact details Martin Thornton 01535 872031 contact@avbn.org.uk Description Aire Valley Business Network aims to provide support and quality referrals to other members, while there is a structure to the group and meetings, there is no pressure to generate a set number of referrals.

Date 07/09/11 Event Bradford Chamber Members Lunch Venue Devere House Vicar Lane Little Germany Bradford BD1 5AH Time 12:00 Contact details Heather George 01274 206660 heather.george@bradfordchamber.co.uk Description This Free of charge event is an opportunity to network with members and staff at the Chamber. Staff & attendees introduce into their roles, followed by lunch and networking, if you are an existing member you can only attend this event once in the year.

Date 08/09/11 Event Network Success (BNI) Venue Campanile Hotel 6 Roydsdale Way Euroway Estate Bradford BD4 6SA Time 06:45 08:30 Contact details Niri Patel 01673 828159 Description Network success is a BNI chapter and operates on a referral based system, attendees are likely to be decision makers, this event is suitable for those looking to generate and able to produce sound business leads

Date 08/09/11 Event Bradford Business & Enterprise Forum Venue Morrison headquarters Hilmore House Gain Lane Bradford BD3 7DL Time 17:30 19:30 Contact Details Michael Whitehouse 01274 665598 m.whitehouse@incic.co.uk Description This event usually attracts a large number of attendees and offering open networking followed by speakers talking on key issues, such as the Westfield development.

Date 09/09/11 Event Bradford Young Professional Society Venue Chino Thai Centenary Square, Bradford BD1 1SD Time 13:00 Contact Details Vicky Fryer 01274 733184 vickyf@naylorwintersgill.co.uk Description BYPS targets younger professionals, with attendees each month, comprising mainly of accountants, lawyers, bankers, property consultants & other young professionals in an informal networking environment.

Date 12/09/10 Event Professional Muslim Institute Eid Gala Dinner Venue Anams Restaurant 211 Great Horton Rd Bradford BD7 1 RP Time 18:30 Contact Details Javed Bashir 07983411008 info@pmiuk.org.uk Description This networking event offering opportunities to network with Muslim Professionals in a more casual format, providing a talk by an inspirational Muslim professional speaker and also a buffet dinner.

Date 13/09/11 Event Discover JCI Venue The Midland Hotel, Forster Square, Bradford, BD1 4HU Time 18:00 19:30 Contact details Philip Cavalier-Lumley 01274 79 25 50 phil@jcibradford.org.uk Description Discover JCI offers the opportunity to meet and network with JCI and learn more about the organisations and what it has to offer.

Date 14/09/11 Event Business Connections Bradford Venue City Training Services, 39/41 Chapal Street, little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5BY Time 07:00 Contact details Philip Hawksworth 01274 510375 studio@mustard-designmarketing.com Description BCB is a referral based network consisting of locally based companies. Individuals attending are most likely decision makers only one member in each business sector is permitted to join.

Date 14/09/11 Event Yorkshire Business Club Venue The Midland Hotel, Forster Square, Bradford, BD1 4HU Time 12:00 14:00 Contact Details Stephen Harvey Franklin 01484 690430 steve@wsiwebdesign.co.uk Description The Yorkshire Business Club (YBC) is a networking group, for West Yorkshire businesses. Members tend to be decision makers from various business sectors. Only one business per sector is permitted.

Date 15/09/11 Event Network Success (BNI) Venue Campanile Hotel 6 Roydsdale Way Euroway Estate Bradford BD4 6SA Time 06:45 08:30 Contact details Niri Patel 01673 828159 Description Network success is a BNI chapter and operates on a referral based system, attendees are likely to be decision makers, this event is suitable for those looking to generate and able to produce sound business leads.

Date 15/09/11 Event Bradford Property Forum Venue Midland Hotel Forster Square Bradford BD1 4HU Time 08:30 09:45 Contact Details Mike Cartwright 01274 230057 info@bradfordpropertyforum.co.uk Details Topic of this event is getting the city centre right - bringing in more footfall, not only for retail but leisure, business, & tourism.

Date 15/09/11 Event Bmedia Meet the marketing experts Venue WOW Academy 88 Thornton Road Bradford BD1 2DX Time 17:30 20:30 Contact Details Dev Dulai 01274 747407 dev@bmedia.org.uk Details The event will be a question and answer session with a panel of experts from The Chartered Institute of Marketing who will answer any marketing questions that you may have.

Date 15/09/11 Event B4B (Baildon Branch) Venue Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel, Hollins Hill, Baildon, BD17 7QW Time 17:45 19:30 Contact details Linda Stevenson 0845 217 8267 linda@lindabforb.co.uk Description BforB Network is a referral based network attendees are likely to be decision makers, BforB is suitable for those looking to generate and able to produce sound business leads.

Date 20/09/11 Event Grid South official opening of the 2nd expansion Venue Grid*@ Bradford south Low moor Business park, common road Low moor BD12 0ND Time 12:00 14:00 Contact Details Olga Savina 08452657578 olga.savina@bradfordgrid.com Description This event targets new start businesses, sole traders and smaller SMEs, its an informal event looking at developing potential leads for those attending, bringing together a range of different people from different business sectors.

Date 21/09/11 Event Business Connections Bradford Venue City Training Services, 39/41 Chapal Street, little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5BY Time 07:00 Contact details Philip Hawksworth 01274 510375 studio@mustard-designmarketing.com Description BCB is a referral based network consisting of locally based companies. Individuals attending are most likely decision makers only one member in each business sector is permitted to join.

Date 21/09/11 Event Bradford Textile Society Venue The Bradford Club 1 Piece Hall Yard Bradford, BD1 1PJ Time 06:30 Contact details John Lambert 01274 688666 john@bradfordtextilesociety.org.uk Description BCB is a referral based network consisting of locally based companies. Individuals attending are most likely decision makers only one member in each business sector is permitted to join.

Date 22/09/11 Event Network Success (BNI) Venue Campanile Hotel 6 Roydsdale Way Euroway Estate Bradford BD4 6SA Time 06:45 08:30 Contact details Niri Patel 01673 828159 Description Network success is a BNI chapter and operates on a referral based system, attendees are likely to be decision makers, this event is suitable for those looking to generate and able to produce sound business leads.

Date 28/09/11 Event Business Connections Bradford Venue City Training Services, 39/41 Chapal Street, little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5BY Time 07:00 Contact details Philip Hawksworth 01274 510375 studio@mustard-designmarketing.com Description BCB is a referral based network consisting of locally based companies. Individuals attending are most likely decision makers only one member in each business sector is permitted to join.

Date 28/09/11 Event Yorkshire Business Club Venue The Midland Hotel, Forster Square, Bradford, BD1 4HU Time 12:00 14:00 Contact Details Stephen Harvey Franklin 01484 690430 steve@wsiwebdesign.co.uk Description The Yorkshire Business Club (YBC) is a networking group, for West Yorkshire businesses. Members tend to be decision makers from various business sectors. Only one business per sector is permitted.

Date 28/09/11 Event Welcome to Yorkshire event Venue National media Museum Bradford BD1 1NQ Time 14:00 17:00 Contact details Carol Cheetham 0113 322 3539 ccheetham@yorkshire.com Description This inspiring event is also an opportunity to meet like minded business people in, talk to some key players in Bradford and Yorkshire tourism and find out how your business can benefit from membership to Welcome to Yorkshire.

Date 28/09/11 Event Bradford City Centre Business Forum Venue City Hall Centenary Square Bradford BD1 1HY Time 18:30 Contact Details Bob Parker 01274 434407 bob.parker@bradford.gov.uk Description Businesses are invited to bring constructive suggestions or genuine issues. Cllr Green and Bob Parker then work to develop/implement the suggestions and resolve the issues.

Date 29/09/11 Event Network Success (BNI) Venue Campanile Hotel 6 Roydsdale Way Euroway Estate Bradford BD4 6SA Time 06:45 08:30 Contact details Niri Patel 01673 828159 Description Network success is a BNI chapter and operates on a referral based system, attendees are likely to be decision makers, this event is suitable for those looking to generate and able to produce sound business leads.

Date 29/09/11 Event Woman2woman networking (Women only) Venue Manningham mills community centre The Silk Warehouse, Bradford, BD9 5BD Time 10:00 12:00 Contact details Attia Hussain 01274 223347 info@sowproject.co.uk Description Woman2Woman network is women only network bringing together women from business, and third sectors. It includes formal and informal networking ideal for mothers who run businesses.

Date 29/09/11 Event Ilkley Business Forum Venue The Clarke Foley Centre Cunliffe Road Ilkley LS29 9DZ Time 17:45 Contact details Steven Butler 01943 816207 smb@e-solicitors.co.uk Description The forum is aimed towards businesses based in Ilkley, offers a key speaker to talk on a topic of interest and also does give some member business the opportunity to give brief presentation on their firms. Attendees are likely to be from a variety of business sectors.

Date 29/09/11 Event B4B (Baildon Branch) Venue Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel, Hollins Hill, Baildon, BD17 7QW Time 17:45 19:30 Contact details Linda Stevenson 0845 217 8267 linda@lindabforb.co.uk Description BforB Network is a referral based network attendees are likely to be decision makers, BforB is suitable for those looking to generate and able to produce sound business leads.

Date 31/09/11 Event Cereal Networking Venue Great Victoria Hotel Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JX Time 07:30 Contact details Heather George 01274 206660 heather.george@bradfordchamber.co.uk Description This event is pure networking and your chance to make new contacts and link up with old ones you have not worked with for a while. By meeting lots of people you increase the potential of meeting the ideal contacts for your business.