Here are pictures of the first ever Penwortham business group meeting
The first meeting of the new Penwortham Business Network was a huge success with more than 40 guests attending.
Business cards were swapped, numbers taken and ideas shared during the event, which was held at the Lime Bar and Lounge in Liverpool Road.
The event was so popular that organisers are planning a second event on Thursday, April 7, from 9.15am, again at the Lime Bar and Lounge.
Hosted by Jemma Lloyd of Vincents Solicitors, Michael Bailey of Michael Bailey Estate Agents and Carol Rialas from Lime Bar and Lounge, the meet-up drew people from a vast range of local businesses.
Following introductions from the hosts, who outlined the aims and ambitions for the group, each guest was invited to introduce themselves and their business.
The group’s aims are to strengthen and support local business; provide information on local issues and opportunities; build a positive network to create good in our community; instigate and promote local events and fundraising.
Hosted by Jemma Lloyd of Vincents Solicitors, Michael Bailey of Michael Bailey Estate Agents and Carol Rialas from Lime Bar and Lounge, the meet-up drew people from a vast range of local businesses.
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Michael Bailey said feedback from the first event was overwhelmingly positive and that everyone seemed to have a good time. He said: “Everyone appreciated the chance to meet up face-to-face again at last, and there is definitely demand for this sort of network in the town. It was good fun and people were asking for the date of next meeting to be brought forward from the end of April as was our original plan. We’re just making arrangements and will announce it as soon as possible. "The Facebook page has also taken off and been really active with people using it to continue making their own connections, something which will hopefully prove genuinely beneficial for local businesses.”
Photo: Martin Bostock Photography
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Andrew Jones of Jones and Co surveyors donated a bottle of Prosecco for the Business Card Draw which was won by Geraint Goddard of Green Pass Training and the Penwortham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club.
Photo: Martin Bostock Photography
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To keep up-to-date on future events and make contact with other businesses in Penwortham, join the Facebook page search Penwortham Business Network.
Photo: Martin Bostock Photography
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Ellis McKeown and Liam Stemson owners of Penwortham’s Original No.1 Fairham Gin
Photo: Martin Bostock Photography