FM Connect is a networking event for Facilities Management and Property Professionals to come together and network to expand their business connections. With HS2 and the commonwealth games coming to Birmingham and a fluffy of new buildings being built, we bring together professionals from both sectors to meet new connections, share best practice and grow out networks in the interest of generating more business and stronger relationships across the city.
This month we are hosted by the lovely Jeff and Faith from FLR Group. Who are flooring specialists who are celebrating the business’s 35th Anniversary! Driven by quality and service, when you meet them and see the business, it will be clear whilst they have successfully been trading so long.
So, what does the event entail?
You will be greeted by a drink on arrival plus food and a warm welcome. Our brand ambassadors will be on hand to greet you and introduce you to some friendly faces if you don’t know anyone yet. We understand networking can be a frightening prospect to someone who’s introverted or doesn’t usually feel comfortable coming into a room where they don’t know anyone. We don’t want you to miss out, so we have tailored the experience just for you. We will ask you about your line of business and the type of people you’d like to meet and make some introductions. So no more feeling uncomfortable, not knowing anyone. You’ll be made to feel right at home!
We will do quickfire introductions and we invite you to tell us your name, who you work for, what you do and the type of people you would like to be introduced too. This helps us introduce you to the most relevant people first. Last month one of our FM’s were looking to fit out a new office and change purpose. We were able to introduce them to a reputable office fit out and design business, without them getting bombarded. We have connected an FM undertaking a refurb on a listed building needing specialist cleans to the stonework and were happy to make an introduction.
Being an FM in a single building, can be a lonely existence. It’s good to have people to bounce idea’s off, share the challenges and frustrations and provide useful solutions. We are creating a community.
We thanks Faith and Jeff from the team at FLR for hosting us for the event.