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Reason to Celebrate!
On Thursday 21st January we celebrated the most recent Profitnet programme.
The event marked the completion of the latest programme and acknowledged the achievements and champions amongst the Profitnet groups in Sussex. There were four member awards presented alongside film footage showcasing the winners' accomplishments. The awards criteria were based on the practical application of knowledge and peer collaboration that has taken place within the network over the last year, to real life business development, innovation and growth.
Our congratulations to the winners:
Innovation Champion:
Peter Stanley of Aldingbourne Trust
Peter receiving his award from the University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor Business & Marketing, Colin Monk, and Marc Koska of Safe Point Trust
Profitnet Hero:
Robin Houghton of Eggbox Marketing and
Peter Jenkins of e-Advantage Solutions
Robin and Peter receiving their awards from Profitnet Business Development Manager Deana Ward, the University's Pro-Vice- Chancellor Business & Marketing, Colin Monk, and Marc Koska of Safe Point Trust
Star Performer:
David Downard of Mountain Range Restaurants
David receiving his award from the University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor Business & Marketing, Colin Monk, and Marc Koska of Safe Point Trust
Supergroup:
West Sussex Profitnet Plus Group
Star Performer award winner, David Downard, said “We are absolutely delighted to win this award. Profitnet opened up a whole world of strategic and practical advice, knowledge and training. But best of all, it helped us make more money.”
We welcomed over two hundred members and guests including individuals from a diverse range of businesses and organisations. These included Celia Barlow, Labour MP for Hove & Portslade, senior representatives from Brighton & Hove City Council and the South East Development Agency (SEEDA) and University of Brighton Governors.
The evening also featured an inspiring keynote address from University of Brighton honorary graduate and global entrepreneur, Marc Koska, inventor of the K1, one use syringe and founder of the Safe Point Trust. He commented:
“Bringing the whole business community together, Profitnet recognise the importance of communication and knowledge. These awards actively celebrate members who have achieved outstanding results.”
Deana Ward, Profitnet Business Development Manager who heads up the team comments on Profitnet’s success:
“The impact of the Profitnet programme and the benefits it has delivered to members is a result of practical collaboration and authentic engagement. Its success demonstrates the valuable role of Profitnet as a bridge between the worlds of academia, enterprise and innovation. This event celebrates all that has been achieved in the last twelve months and looks at how we can continue to support businesses via the programme in the future. ”
New groups for 2010
We are launching new groups in February 2010. If you would like to find out more, you can register under "Become a member" and apply to join. You will then be invited to the first meeting where you will find out about the programme and have the opportunity to meet fellow potential members. Check the events section for dates.
University of Brighton sponsors major business award
The University of Brighton is sponsoring the Innovation in Business category at the Gatwick Business Awards www.gatwickdiamondbusinessawards.com to be held on March 4th 2010.
Read more: University of Brighton sponsors major business award
University offers business a helping hand to fight recession
A Brighton business aid has become part of a nationwide scheme to help companies beat the recession.
Profitnet, created by the University of Brighton to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) learn from each other, is now part of a new website launched today (August 13) to highlight ways universities can help employers.
The website has been set up by Universities UK, which represents the higher education sector including universities and some colleges. It will help forge collaboration with businesses and will include an interactive map to allow direct access to business contacts and areas of expertise on offer at each institution.
They include Profitnet which was set up by the University of Brighton to help SMEs work with trained university facilitators to solve common business problems.
Profitnet was the first time a university had engaged with SMEs on a regular basis to deliver benefits through knowledge transfer.
In just four years, Profinet has worked with 500 SMEs businesses across Sussex, using robust methodology to provide quality assurance without burdening companies.
Profitnet acts as an entry point into the university and gives companies access to services and expertise, includijng Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs, student placements, consultancy and other resources.
The Universities UK website provides advice and includes successful examples of university-business collaboration such as:
- Improving leadership and management skills through university business school
- Raising capital
- Offering advice on developing patents
- Developing programmes to improve customer experience
Initially targeting 50,000 businesses, Universities UK is also launching an e-marketing campaign to promote the site.
To access the site, visit: http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/PolicyAndResearch/Campaigns/StandingTogether/Pages/Default.aspx
For more information on Profitnet contact Deana Ward, Business Development Manager on 01273 876735 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Profitnet Festival 2007 comes off with a bang
Nearly 200 local businesses, partners and university staff came together on 1st November to network, have fun and learn something too.
This first ever ‘Profitnet Festival’, offered a unique opportunity to network with hundreds of Profitnet businesses across Sussex whilst taking part in talks and master classes. With nearly 500 members representing sectors from creative industries to manufacturing, social enterprise to construction, the festival was a resounding success if feedback such as ‘it was the best networking event I have ever been to’ is anything to go by!
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