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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