Testimonials
The launch evening on the 7th October 2010 can be summed up by this comment from Phil Busby, owner of Busby Partners Ltd (suppliers of strawberries to Tesco and Costco)
“Great evening last night. What made it was the people. When you have an interesting speaker leaders will come and simply get on with the networking. If by talking and listening they knew someone that could help then an introduction could be made. Simple really!”
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Here is what our sponsors have to say:
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"Being a part of the Midlands Leadership Experience has introduced us to a variety of fascinating organisations and innovative business leaders within the region. It has given us a dynamic platform to share views, goals and aspirations with like minded individuals. As a sponsor, it has enabled us to quickly build strong alliances which are already providing a return on our investment."
Steve Megson - Managing Director - Quiet Storm
“We have been delighted to be involved as a sponsor with MLE-the events have been brilliantly organised; attendees have reflected the heart of Midlands commerce; and the opportunity to share ideas with like minded business people has proved more than worthwhile."
Bob Woods - Executive Chairman - Mattioli Woods plc
"The MLE is attracting a wide variety of business leaders keen to make a difference. The events are both inspiring and informative with lots of great ideas and relationships being developed. I look forward to coming events with eager anticipation."
Andy Gilbert - Goup Managing Director - Go MAD Thinking
National Training Award Winners 2009
Leicestershire Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year 2009
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And some comments from other participants:
"Fantastic - really enjoyed it and I look forward to the next one"
Ian Hastings, REGUS
"10/10 Good all round, great beer!"
Carl Benfield, Prescient Power
"Excellent!"
Louise Taylor - Fishers Solicitors
"Fantastic and inspiring speaker, well delivered"
Ciara Millar Flint Bishop LLP
"I enjoyed the interactive element that was from the start. It was engaging to speak with others and learning about other businesses"
Claire Cannell, Everards Brewery
"9/10 a great evening, one point off 10 as perfection is a journey's end"
Paul Bromley, Teleperformance
“Top scores, very professional people with a very professional approach. Loved the presentations!”
Dr. Povall, Access Smile
“Quality people and businesses... impressive”
Allex Jenkinson, Wragg & Co LLP
"Impressed to see quality speakers and to speak to people who may be able to provide prescient services to us”
Ian Ross-Bain, Executive, Gallagher Bassett
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Previous speakers:
"Interactive and informative"
Stephen Gould - Managing Director - Everards Brewery
“I thoroughly enjoyed speaking at the Business Club event. The intimate nature of the meeting in the presence of honest, friendly and serious business professionals allowed for an open and frank exchange of questions, views and ideas. These events both provide valuable insights and serve as a powerful means through which business connections can be made."
Crawford Rix – Former Managing Director BMI Baby
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“It was a pleasure to meet the members and guests who attended this Business Club event. Successful businesses are critical to ensuring the health of our economy both locally and nationally. We need to encourage more entrepreneurs and I can see that the club is invaluable in supporting local businesses.”
Nicky Morgan – Member of Parliament for Loughborough
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"Thanks for allowing me to spend some time with your "community".
I have been to various network groups before and what made yours different was that there was a real buzz going on - a great atmosphere.As people made their introductions to me I was impressed that there was a wide variety of businesses but complementary enough to be able to
collaborate with each other which I think is increasingly more important.And it isn't just about winning more sales it is also how people can help
each other reduce costs or improve performance."Chris Hall - Managing Director : Hallmark Consumer Services Ltd
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Here are other leaders who have taken time out to give us an insight into their world:
Chris Corbin - Managing Director - Ashfield in2 Focus
Dave Aunger - Strategy and Business Development Director - Babcock Defence Services
James Blick MD - Finesse group of hotels
Richard Blunt - Property restoration and leader of the NW Leicestershire District Council
Andrew Bridgen - Owner and former MD - AB Produce and now MP (NW Leicestershire)
Brian Conway - Head of Government & Industry Affairs - East Midlands Airport
Tim Dawson - MD - TDP textiles
Phill Dickens - Pro-vice Chancellor Enterprise - L'boro University
Christine Fisher - CEO - North West Leicestershire District Council
Simon Gillett - Former CEO - Donington Motor Racing Circuit
Brian Hayes - Former CEO - Charnwood District Council
Steve Hodson - MD - Advance Forwarding / Advance Packaging
Nigel McKnight - Quicksilver -
leading the attempt to bring back the world water speed record to the UK
Stephen Oliver - MD - Marstons Beers
Nick Rushton - Property
Tony Saffell - Rolls-Royce & Councillor - Castle Donington
Rosalind Smith - Public Relations - 3M Healthcare (L'boro)
David Taylor - MP for North West Leicestershire
Martin Thomas - Former Supply Chain Director - Molson Coors
Henry Weldon - MD - Maverick Venues
