BNC Summer Networking Evening at the Connaught

When the 5-star Connaught hotel announced that it had completed a £70 million refurbishment (that included a brand new events wing) BNC members couldn't wait to be among the first to witness the unveiling. 

So on Monday 5th July 55 Club members gathered for a networking evening in the hotel's elegant brand new Ballroom. They met to share events tips and ideas, catch up with friends, make new contacts and to inspect the fabulous new facilities at this Mayfair-based hotel. 

Following Champagne and canapés small groups were taken on a jaw-dropping tour of the Maybourne Hotel Group property where everything from a small outdoor courtyard - the Moon Garden' - to the large, spacious suites got rave reviews. Whilst the suites and events spaces left a lasting impression on some, others commented on how helpful and attentive the hotel's staff were throughout the evening.

The benefits of getting together with BNC peers combined with viewing a stunning London hotel brought people from all over the south east, London and Manchester to this successful night of networking.

"It was a superb networking evening," comments The BNC's Managing Director Kim Paulden. "Our Club members are so keen to get together to chat and the Connaught provided us with the opportunity to do that in such pleasant surroundings. What a beautiful hotel and we are pleased to be some of the first people through the doors to see its brand new Ballroom".

"Thanks to Brad Simmons and his team from Maybourne Hotel Group for hosting the evening. As usual the networking went on much longer than expected and yet we were made to feel so welcome and the staff looked after our every need."

The Connaught can cater for business events from 6 to 200 people. Find out more information at:

www.the-connaught.co.uk

Just some of the comments BNC members who attended the networking evening at the Connaught hotel:

Kim
Firstly thank you for a great evening last night - I really enjoyed meeting with your team and with the other members - I made some great contacts. The Connaught hotel is just beautiful and can't wait to book a private dinner or even just client evening in their bar.
Kim H

Dear Kim
Thank you for a lovely evening last night, it was great to see how the BNC club has grown since I last attended an event.
I look forward to attending more networking events in the future; I made some great contacts.
Kind regards, Tracey

Hi Kim
Great to meet you finally and the lively Kathie! Great event and good to connect with some of the other Puglia attendees.
Speak soon and will feedback on Puglia trip next week
Ciao, Gini

Hi Kim
Thanks for a lovely evening last night at The Connaught. It was great to see you and Sophie and I very much enjoyed ourselves.
Many thanks, Georgie

Hi Kim
Zoe and I very much enjoyed meeting you and other members of the Club yesterday evening. It was great to have a look around the Connaught but what was really good was talking to other events people. As I am relatively new to the industry it was of particular value to me - and Champagne and delicious canapés always helps the learning process!

Thanks for organising it and I will look out for other such evenings that I am able to attend.
Amanda

Hi Kim
Thanks for last night at the Connaught hotel in Mayfair. My colleague and I really enjoyed it and networked with some great people that we will be working together with now.
Kind Regards, Sonal

Hi Kim
First of all, thanks so much for a great evening last night. It was brilliant to get back in touch with the Club and also to see the Connaught in all its restored glory!
See you soon! Clare

Dear Kim
Thank you and your whole team for hosting lovely networking event last night at this great location. It was very nice and I was glad I could make it.

I hope I will be using that place in the future.
Regards, Renata

Dear Kim
Many thanks for organising the networking drinks last night. Always good to meet fellow club members!
Look forward to seeing you at Stoke Place in a few weeks.
All the best, Matt

Hi Kim
Thank you for your kind invitation to your event last night, myself and Laura thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
I look forward to the next one.
Kindest regards, Sarah

Hi Kim
Thanks very much for organising the networking evening last night. Was good to meet a few new people and see a few familiar faces too - especially Elizabeth Floyd! The hotel was very impressive in all respects.
Thanks, Agi

Hi Kim
Just a quick note to thank you for a lovely evening at the Connaught. It is a really beautiful hotel. I was very impressed.
It was great to see your daughters again.
Hope it is not too long before we meet up again and thank you again for organising a brilliant evening.
With kind regards, Kathie