SAM Networking offers a great atmosphere, great people and great referrals. I am glad to be an inaugural member of the group.
That you’ll actually enjoy!
Who
Over 130 trusted local and national businesses ready to grow, support, collaborate and network.
Where
All meetings are conveniently located at Cedar Court Hotels Bradford and Huddersfield. Excellent for motorway networks.
When
Tuesday ONLINE 8am until 9am
Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday breakfast – 7.15am until 9am
Thursday lunch – 11.15am until 1pm
Ready To Grow Your Business
With Sam Networking?
Huddersfield
EVERY FRIDAY | 7.15AM – 9AM
Our Huddersfield group is held at the Cedar Court, Ainley Top, Lindley Moor Road, Hudderfield HD3 3RH. Literally 2 minutes from the M62, junction 24.
Bradford / Leeds
EVERY WEDNESDAY | 7.15AM – 9AM
Our Bradford/Leeds group is held at the very conveniently located Cedar Court, Mayo Avenue, Rooley Lane, Bradford BD5 8HW (top of the M606).
Halifax
EVERY THURSDAY | 7.15AM – 9AM
Our Halifax group is held at Cedar Court, as it’s right on the border between Halifax and Huddersfield. Find the Cedar Court at Ainley Top, Lindley Moor Road, Hudderfield HD3 3RH. Literally 2 minutes from the M62, junction 24.
Lunch
EVERY THURSDAY | 11.15AM – 1PM
Our Lunch group is held at Cedar Court. Find the Cedar Court at Ainley Top, Lindley Moor Road, Hudderfield HD3 3RH. Literally 2 minutes from the M62, junction 24.
Online
EVERY TUESDAY | 8AM – 9AM
This group is free to attend and meets every Tuesday between 8am and 9am on Zoom.
SAM Business Expos
My Expos are a little different to others you may have visited. I have over 60 businesses all under one roof and no more than TWO of any sector – which makes it a much better and more interesting experience for delegates and exhibitors alike!
It’s FREE to attend and always will be, including FREE onsite parking.
WANT TO BE ONE OF 65 BUSINESS EXHIBITING? Then drop Sam a line at sam@sam-networking.co.uk for details on cost, expected traffic, etc.
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Socials
At SAM, we’re super social and find that the better we get to know each other, the more the referrals come flying in. We have lots of get togethers throughout the year. After the Business EXPO in April, we celebrate our busy day of connecting by relaxing with a few beers.
Then the Summer party BBQ is getting bigger each year, with more and more members attending. We have a live band (a few members are in different bands), lots of yummy food and lots of refreshments! So far, the weather has been kind too!
Christmas time brings another party. All groups join forces to round off the year and enjoy a Christmas lunch, drinks, fun quizzes and awards for the best attended to name but a few!
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Charity
We love to support local charities here at SAM and lots of the local ones enjoy FREE membership and visit the meetings on a regular basis. This gives them access to a massive support system and lots of business professionals to lean on and collaborate with.
Many of our members love to undertake their own fund-raising activities too for our charities. We’ve had members throw themselves out of aeroplanes, do wing walks, whilst others took part in a wheelchair race to demonstrate how tough it is to have a disability. This year, one member is undertaking the rather gruelling London marathon! Also, in the depths of Winter, a few members are sleeping rough for 24 to support the homeless.
We have many events too with our charities. Charity balls, golf days, you name it, anything goes and everyone is happy to get involved. Our last charity ball, the Monster Mash, raised over £17,500. How fabulous is that?!
Check Out Our Members
A conglomeration of extremely pleasant, local, very experienced and inspirational professionals (some start-ups too), motivating each other to do business, referring genuine potential business partners to each other through an enormous network of contacts and simply supporting one other with advice and wisdom when things can get tough.
All peppered with a little humour (who wants to attend a miserable business meeting?!) and some members just choosing to have a catch-up over a delicious breakfast/lunch and a cup of fresh coffee. Whatever works for you.
Why Businesses Love Sam Networking
Different-Eyes Limited
SAM Networking is the best informal networking group! I only started my role at Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice last year, and I’d never networked before – so I was definitely nervous to start. I joined the SAM Networking Bradford/Leeds group and I feel like my confidence has massively grown! The group is so friendly and we all have a laugh, which makes everything much more natural and fun. I have gained some great professional relationships and friends through this group, it’s the perfect way to start my Wednesday! Sam is very welcoming, encouraging and supportive – I couldn’t recommend her/SAM Networking highly enough.
Forget Me Not Child
I joined SAM Networking initially because I needed to broaden my client base over Halifax way – it was purely transactional. It very quickly became apparent that SAM Networking is so much more than what I anticipated. The group is inclusive, supportive, fun, engaging – everyone is just decent – in it for the group – not just for themselves. I’ve won a ton of business but for me that’s not what is truly important – it’s the caring element – everyone has got your back and wants you to succeed. This is down to the individuals within the group but this wouldn’t be possible without the amazing Sam. She spots the individuals who will work well within the group – markets it superbly (she is a marketer so it would be a crying shame if she couldn’t do this bit well) and does this with a chuffing smile on her face. Would highly recommend this group to anyone (unless you work in HR in which case you can do one!)
MINT HR
A networking group like no other – SAM Networking facilitates genuine connections and stellar referrals between local businesses. As the youngest member of the group, I felt daunted by the whole concept of networking prior to joining, yet since taking the plunge I have attained a large proportion of my business from my fellow SAM networkers, gained confidence in public speaking, and built strong relationships with individuals who are experts in their field. No one week is ever the same at SAM Networking, and if you were looking for a sign to join, this is it!
Did I forget to mention the full English and unlimited coffees every single week?
Financial Adviser at Yiota Wilkinson Wealth Management Ltd
I’ve experienced both online and in-person networking with Sam’s groups. They’re run professionally and full of really good, enthusiastic business owners. For me, there is an enjoyable, more relaxed atmosphere. Despite this approach, it doesn’t stop the flow of genuine, ongoing business referrals and collaborations. Definitely one of my favourite networking groups. I’d also like to add that Sam turned out to be taller than I’d imagined and nothing like an Oompa Lumpa. (I had only seen Sam on Zoom until a few months ago!).
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