Reason to Celebrate!
On Thursday 21st January 2010 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”.
