Medilink West Midlands Summer 2016 Newsletter | Page 8

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING

AN INTEGRATED NETWORK

We all know the benefits of social media , of siphoning a strong online presence to stay LinkedIn and connected with the right people .

With virtual wall however , comes virtual limitation .
Hence the need for a way to connect beyond the screen , which is what being a member of Medilink is all about ...
Being part of an integrated network
While we provide our members with events , introductions and networking opportunities , being part of our membership network means that the people you end up meeting are quite often looking for opportunities just like yourself ; but more importantly the people you connect with can quite often be the right people to stimulate these very opportunities for you . And sometimes that network can extend even further ...

Meeting others with similar aspirations and interests comes with its own benefits ...

Ingram , Hawkins and Nock successfully place cover for Sensory Teething Toy Designer , Squidge & Pip
Once a year , our members get the chance to compete in our regional Medical & Healthcare Business awards , which celebrate the achievements of the medical and healthcare technology sector across the West Midlands . Against the backdrop of themes such as ‘ Casino Night ’ or ‘ Cocktail Masterclass ’, the event also provides members with a fun way to network and interact .
And meeting others with similar aspirations and interests comes with its own benefits .
For Chartered Insurance Brokers Ingram , Hawkins and Nock , our awards ’ Networking Sponsor this year , it led to an introduction to fellow member and co-developer of the Paxman ‘ Cooling Cap ’ and our 2015 Innovation Award winner , Primasil Silicones ...
As collaborator for the design of a sensory teething toy for innovative product developer Squidge & Pip , to whom they were lending their manufacturing expertise , Primasil were able to recommend them on as a potential client to IHN ...

FOLLOWING THIS RECOMMENDATION

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IHN , a West Midlands based company who deliver bespoke insurance advice and services to commercial and private clients alike , and now a Medilink member for two years , were able to connect with and successfully place cover for Squidge & Pip – gaining a new client simply by having the opportunity and environment within which to be able to meet and interact with the right people ...
Which is exactly what Medilink creates : an integrated network that extends beyond price tag and package to connect people across healthcare and beyond .
If you would like to experience the benefits of being a member of Medilink , please feel free to get in touch with Joanne Mewis : ( e ): JoanneM @ MedilinkWM . co . uk ( t ): 0121 452 5630
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