Arachne, the networking forum aimed at women in business in the region and formed by Ellisons Solicitors in the Autumn of last year, held a "Nippy Networking" evening at Ellisons' offices in Head Street last night
Some 25 Arachne members enjoyed the Ellisons' alternative to speed dating as they changed "partners" on the ring of a bell, taking on the challenge of getting to know someone new and introducing themselves in less than three minutes. After an exhausting and very lively hour of talk, members relaxed and mingled without the bell over a glass of wine and a delicious buffet supper.
As Jayne Scott, employment expert at Ellisons and Joint Secretary of Arachne explains:
"The idea of having an "alternative to speed dating" was a result of a number of members' comments that they would appreciate more opportunity to meet and talk with guests that they don't know or at least don't know very well. It is certainly one of Arachne's networking aims to extend each member's number of contacts in the local business community and to have fun whilst making new friends. By literally forcing people into ever-changing three minute discussions, we can truly say that everyone got the chance to meet someone new."
Businesswomen in the Colchester area can apply to join Arachne using the online membership form.
For further information contact Teresa Harman 07770 425068 or email her at Teresa.Harman@ellisonslegal.com
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