Two business networks celebrate partnership at landmark online event
• Founders of Network My Club and ONLE Networking to launch partnership and outline their vision for the future of networking
• Visitors invited to meet members from both networks during online event on 18th April
Hampshire, UK - 29th March 2023 - Network My Club (NMC), the business network which meets at the UK’s most prestigious sporting venues, and ONLE Networking, the online business network for people who like people, have joined forces to demonstrate that collaboration and choice will define the future of networking.
Members of both networks, plus visitors, will hear from the founders of both networks: Bradley Hatchett from Network My Club and Kelly and James West from ONLE Networking, at an online networking event held on 18th April 10:00 GMT. They will share their networking lessons following several tumultuous years - for business and networking - plus explain how they believe business owners and leaders can gain more than ever from networking by understanding the choices available to them.
Bradley Hatchett, Network My Club
Attendees to the event will also experience table networking, where they will be free to choose which discussions to get involved in, plus a rapid-fire speed networking session.
The partnership means that Network My Club will discontinue its online network activities. This will allow it to further strengthen its in-person events and expand its portfolio by launching at new venues.
Bradley Hatchett, founder of Network My Club explains the decision to cease its online networking. “We’re passionate about running in-person networking events in exciting sporting venues. We believe that meeting in person provides an immediacy and level of connection which greatly accelerates good networking. And while we value online networking, which was especially important to us during lockdowns, we are excited to put all of our energy into the method of networking we love - face-to-face.
”Just as ONLE has been successful because of it has solely focused on offering the best online networking experience to its members, this move will allow us to make our events even more exceptional and expand the portfolio of venues that our members can visit.”
Kelly West, ONLE Networking
Kelly West, co-founder of ONLE, is excited by the prospect of bringing together so many like-minded, inspiring business professionals. “We love meeting new people! And we know that the people we attract are very similar to Bradley’s audience. This will be a large event and so beyond the bigger picture of our partnership, this event is a chance to break the ice with some brilliant people. Networking is about serendipity - you never know who will become a valuable contact, friend or both, so I’m looking forward to seeing that unfold.”
For James West, co-founder of ONLE, the discussion about networking has changed and this event is an opportunity for those people keen to extract value from networking to ask a different question. “The conversation used to be ‘what’s best: in-person or online networking’? Now it’s “how can I use the choice available to enjoy and get value from the time I spend networking”?
“At this online event, by explaining our reasons for championing online networking, and Bradley doing the same for in-person networking, we believe we can help people decide the ratio of in-person and online networking works for them. It may be 100% in favour of one, it might be a blend. The point is, there’s no ‘correct’ answer for everyone - it’s about understanding the choices available.”
James also added his thoughts on what the partnership means for him. “Because online networking has compressed time and provided unrivalled reach, in-person events must work harder than ever to provide an experience that justifies the time they take. And Network My club, with its focus on quality venues, speakers, and attendees, strikes the perfect balance between business focus and a sense of occasion. In 2023 and beyond, in-person networking has to be big, exciting and dynamic and Network My Club is the only in-person networking organisation that fits that description. It’s why we recommend NMC events and are pleased to partner with an organisation that shares our networking values of collaboration and leading with relationships.”
Event details
What: 90-minute online networking event bringing together members of ONLE Networking, Network My Club and visitors.
When: 18th April 1000 GMT
Where: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Members of ONLE and NMC can attend this meeting without charge, visitors can attend for £20 (VAT included).
Booking link: https://theonle.network/shop/network-together-onle-nmc
Contacts
www.theonle.network
kelly@theonle.network
https://www.networkmyclub.co.uk/
bradley@networkmyclub.co.uk