FREE BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT

FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2008

On Friday 19 September an exciting event is taking place, which is aimed at getting businesses in the Braunton area together. The event will also mark the launch of a new web-site for the locality, which can be found at www.explorebraunton.org. The web-site contains much information of interest to local residents, students and visitors to the area and I hope it will be really useful to you and your customers.

The programme, being held at Braunton Countryside Centre, has been split into morning and afternoon sessions. Each will consist of a short presentation about the Explore Braunton project (and how it could benefit you) and provide opportunities for networking with fellow business owners before an optional walk of around an hour’s duration. The walk will be used to demonstrate the new Braunton Explorers – handheld gps-driven multimedia guides that deliver unusual and engaging tours. They are part of the very first initiative of this type in England and we are keen to gather your feedback about them.

If you own a business in the Braunton area and would like to come along, please confirm your attendance at either the morning or afternoon session as soon as possible. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact me at: Braunton Countryside Centre, Caen Street Car Park, Braunton Devon EX33 1AA, 01271 817485, 07815 162159 or katie.james@devon.gov.uk.

Morning session:
09.30 Tea / coffee.
09.45 Introduction to Explore Braunton; launch of new web-site, background about Braunton Explorers.
10.15 Opportunity for networking and for people who wish to do the tour to get ready.
10.30 Braunton on the Move tour – with more opportunities for networking along the way.
12.30 Finish.

Afternoon session:
13.30 Tea / coffee.
13.45 Introduction to Explore Braunton; launch of new web-site, background about Braunton Explorers.
14.15 Opportunity for networking and for people who wish to do the tour to get ready.
14.30 Braunton on the Move tour – with more opportunities for networking along the way.
16.30 Finish.