Recruitment with a smile. It was the turn of Ewen Alcorn from MacArthurRecruitment to educate the group about his business, helping us to find the perfect referrals for him.

Today we welcomed new member Alan Jewitt from local software and web-based development specialists SYSTEM POTENTIAL

'Your guide through the planning maze' - Peter Winter from Peter Winter TPS provided this week's 10 minute member presentation, showcasing a selection of properties and projects he has worked on across Cumbria.

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Madame President and Serial Entrepreneur Izzy Arrieta from Dean Taylor Bathrooms & Wetrooms Dean Taylor Bathrooms updates us all on the developments in her business and her goals for the future during her 10 minute presentation.

Please like and share - great opportunity to network and raise money for a fantastic cause.

Wide awake Wednesdays! Here's Leigh Williams from CADAS at this morning's meeting providing us with an education slot about the benefits of using LinkedIn for networking.

An excellent 10 minute presentation this morning by newly appointed Power Team Co-ordinator Leigh Williams from CADAS - she stepped in at the last minute to provide a great session on how we can benefit from working together better.

This week at BNI Kendal, our esteemed Education Co-ordinator and financial adviser John Sherlock did the double - awarded Notable Networker and this week's 10 minute speaker. Listen out for "I don't think I'll ever be able to retire" and pass them John's details.

An energising 10 min presentation this morning courtesy of Julia Twist from Mawson Energy Ltd. If you or someone you know is building or renovating a property, get in touch with Julia about installing innovative energy systems #AirSourceHeating #GroundSourceHeating

October's Notable Networker is none other than branded workwear & merchandise specialist Tom van Heeswijk from Coniston Corporate. Here's Tom being presented with his certificate by President Izzy Arrieta from Dean Taylor Bathrooms. I think we need a photographer in the group 😉

Building futures - our construction and engineering recruitment expert Ewen Alcorn from MacArthurRecruitment was this week's 10 minute speaker, highlighting the benefits of using a proper recruitment agency to find the right people for your business.

This month's notable networker is.... @FRGainSuccess from Utility Warehouse. Frank was thanked for £120,000 worth of business.

Welcome back Char Russell from Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand Solicitors, great 10 minutes to kick start your return to the group.

For fun, and for reasons that have touched people he knows, Ewen is going bald for Christmas! All proceeds to CADAS (Cumbria Alcohol and Drugs Advisory Service). Do support if you can : uk.virginmoneygiving.com/EwenAlcorn

I'm not usually lost for words, but what can I say about HDC Flooring Simon's 10 minutes at our last meeting of the year? I guess you just had to be there. Great bloke, very funny, and a great company too. Merry Christmas everyone, see you on the other side for more referrals.

2020 meetings start with Girl Power!! Bena Hall Bena is this month's notable networker, Leigh Williams CADAS is our 1st 10 minute speaker of the year and Char Kaczalski Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand Solicitors celebrates her renewing membership.

Lovely to see members on the Zoom this morning. It's good to keep the momentum going in these challenging times. Well done to Phil for his 10 min, fantastic example of a business adapting by developing online versions of his courses - skillsshop.co.uk.

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