Thank you for… Creating Cambridge

15 July 2013 by massimo

ccbbq2013-PicIt is safe to say that the 7th Creating Cambridge event (4 BBQs and 3 Xmas parties) has been one of the most successful we have organized to date. The event was a success from all angles, in terms of numbers (approx 200 people attended the BBQ), the type of audience it attracted (some of the finest, most influential and successful entrepreneurs and professionals in the region), the  exquisite food prepared by the Fort St. George, the catering arrangements, the fantastic Romsey Mill Charity we supported, and of course the weather which was on our side all along!

However, the most important elements which made the event so successful are without a doubt all of you who attended the BIG Summer BBQ and the fantastic sponsors who supported us overwhelmingly.  So to all of you who took time from your family or time from your business to attend the BIG Summer BBQ, and to all the sponsors, THANK YOU for… Creating Cambridge!

Sponsors

Business Weekly – GOLD

Elektron Technology – SILVER

Carat Computer Systems – BRONZE

Moovie – Bronze

Salus Wellness – Funding Sponsor

Genie Goals – Funding Sponsor

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Romsey Mill is the charity for the BIG Summer BBQ 2013

20 June 2013 by massimo

RomseyMillLogoAs those who have attended past events already know, we pride ourselves in using our events to support charities in the area. This year we decided to support Romsey Mill.

Following a tradition we established over the last few events we will offer to Romsey Mill all money raised through the raffle held on the night of the BBQ as well as 15% of all group discounted tickets to the charity, thus involving the many groups and networks that support the event.

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Moovy Bronze Sponsor of the BIG Summer BBQ 2013

18 June 2013 by massimo

Moovy-Logo-SIMPLEMoovy is a video marketing busines that makes you more attractive, more engaging and more compelling. By focussing on what you want to achieve in your business, Moovy creates video marketing strategies and content that deliver your goals and aspirations. Whether you are looking for new customers, explaining your business or convincing people to buy your product, Moovy helps you to achieve it. Video content is now a must have on any website and Moovy offers you the opportunity to harness this powerful medium in order to increase your site traffic, increase your page stickiness and, ultimately, increase you sales. Understanding how to make your video appealing to right people and search engines allows Moovy to integrate video marketing into your existing marketing mix and help you get the results you want. http://moovy.co.uk video marketing for business.

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Carat Bronze Sponsor of the BIG Summer BBQ 2013

17 June 2013 by massimo

carat-logo-rgb1We are delighted to announce Carat Computer Systems as Bronze Sponsor of this years’s Creating Cambridge BIG Summer BBQ!

Carat Computer Systems is a leading provider of IT focused systems, services and solutions. We are the trusted sales and support partner for many respected local and national companies from within the SMB, Medical, Education and Technology sectors. We are the first people in Cambridge you should call for IT consultation, procurement, deployment and support.

Carat Computer Systems have a highly qualified and motivated team of professionals on hand to look after you within our sales and technical teams. We are the preferred partners to many of the largest manufacturers including HP, IBM, Dell, Microsoft, Veeam, Nexsan and Netapp. We can tailor a sales or support solution from our portfolio of products to offer you a fully transparent and comprehensive package.

Carat Computer Systems is strategically placed in the market to offer the very latest hosted products and services ranging from Cloud and Online Storage, Hosted Telephony, Hosted Exchange which can all be combined with our complete range of Virtualisation options. To run alongside all of our solutions we also have comprehensive support and helpdesk packages which can include 24×7 monitoring, helpdesk, remote and onsite support.

Carat Computer Systems, small enough to care, large enough to succeed.

For more info check http://carat.uk.com/

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Business Weekly GOLD Sponsor of the BIG Summer BBQ 2013

13 June 2013 by massimo

We are very pleased to announce that Business Weekly has decided to partner up with Creating Cambridge and become the GOLD and Media Sponsor of the BIG Summer BBQ 2013!
Business Weekly LogoBusiness Weekly is a privately owned B2B print and online publication based in Cambridge but with global reach through its highly ranked website (www.businessweekly.co.uk) which enjoys significant penetration in all the major trade hotspots around the globe. Established in 1990, Business Weekly was called ‘the best B2B publication this side of San Francisco’ by Ubisense CEO Richard Green and has been backed since inception by Acorn founder, serial entrepreneur and ‘Silicon Valley Visionary of the Year’ Hermann Hauser.

Business Weekly’s Killer50 rankings – the top 50 technology companies in the region – provides the landing page for Sherry Coutu’s transformational Cambridge Cluster Map, which promotes Cambridge to new global trade partners. Through collaborations with government and corporate influencers, Business Weekly also performs a key role as an international trade facilitator.

To find out more, visit www.businessweekly.co.uk

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Announcing the BIG Summer BBQ 2013

17 May 2013 by massimo

If you are interested in technology, creativity ideas, bio-tech and friendly networking then come and join us, Creating Cambridge, on Friday 12 July at The Fort St. George (by the river, on Midsummer Common).

The previous 6 events were great successes: many of the people who attended asked us to keep organising these events so here we are.  We are promoting the BIG Summer BBQ 2013 together with a range of selected local networking groups. We are sure you will have the opportunity of meeting many new people, but also of catching up with many colleagues and friends. We’ll be serving:

Mains:

  • Hand Pressed Burgers With Balsamic Fried Red Onions
  • Black Bean & Jalapeno Burger
  • Old Gloucester Spot Sausages
  • Seasoned Chicken Breast

Accompaniments & Salads:

  • Mixed Leaf Salad
  • New Potato & Chive Salad
  • Hand Made Fennel Salad

Book now!

We are looking for sponsors for the event and we have a range of different packages available. If you wish to be a sponsor please contact:
massimo@biq-uk.com [bookings and tickets]
paul@eventility.co.uk [marketing and media contact]
luca@lucasenatore.com [sponsors contact]

Here below the list (to be confirmed) of Groups and Networks that are helping us to promote the BBQ and raise money for charity.

  • Cambridge AWiSE
  • CamCreative
  • CaMedia
  • Cambridge Mobile App Group
  • Cambridge Product Management Network
  • CUTEC
  • ideaSpace Enterprise Accelerator
  • Makespace
  • NetSquared Cambridge
  • Pitch and Mix
  • Refresh Cambridge
  • Software East
  • Springboard
  • You Can Hub

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Unfortunately we will not be able to cater for special dietary needs
  • The Fort St. George is very central and there is no parking nearby. If you are driving to the BBQ please park at the Grafton Centre car park on Newmarket Road and walk. It’s about 10 minutes away.
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Xmas Party Sponsors

20 December 2012 by massimo

Almost a month after the Creating Cambridge BIG Xmas Party 2012, many are still talking about how good the event turned out to be. And, this is only the beginning: we have already started the preparation for the BIG Summer BBQ 2013 which will be the biggest and most fun event of all to date! We are not yet ready to accept sponsorships or sell tickets but will be from February. In the meantime, we wanted to ask our sponsors of the BIG Xmas Party 2012 what they thought of the event; here what they said…

iCheque – GOLD Sponsor

iCheque Network LtdThank you to Massimo and Luca and everyone involved in making the BIG Xmas Party 2012 a success.

This year, iCheque Network Ltd were delighted and proud to sponsor the BIG Xmas Party 2012 and help support EACH.

There is a wealth of expertise and talent in Cambridge and the party highlights this. Attendees were able to explore and identify opportunities, shared interests and challenges. All of these could be of mutual benefit to a diversity of local individuals and companies in the future.

The event wasn’t all work; it was a pleasure to see old friends and colleagues and meeting new.

Looking forward to the next one. Visit ICheque’s site here

COEL – Silver Sponsor

COEL Logo

The Big Xmas Party was the second time that COEL have been involved with supporting the event. We found the evening a good chance to mix with a group of people who work in the “ technology and IT “ sectors. Cambridge has a tradition of developing a number of fast growth companies in this sector and COEL have worked with many of them over the last 26 years of trading.

The chance to meet friends and make new contacts within a high quality venue is always of interest. We aim to keep the COEL name to the front of peoples thoughts weather they are looking for one chair of a complete move.

Providing the chair for the raffle was a way to show off one of our more modern chairs that look good at home or in the office. Visit COEL’s site here

Genie Goals – Silver Sponsor

Genie Goals PPC AgencyThe Big Xmas Party was a great event for Genie Goals. It’s the perfect setting for networking, socialising and getting to know other local businesses. We made some great connections and would definitely recommend this event to other companies in Cambridge. Visit Genie Goals site here

 

CFLP Family Law – Silver Sponsor

Cambridge Family Law PracticeThe BIG Xmas Party was another great event, meeting old friends and making new contacts, CFLP is always happy to support and be involved in local business events and initiatives. Well worth taking time out from the busy pre-Christmas period typically spent seeking to help separated parents resolve their arrangements for Christmas and other issues. Visit CFLP’s site here.

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BIG Xmas Party 2012 & support for EACH

18 December 2012 by massimo

EACH-LogoAs those who have attended past events already know, we pride ourselves in using our events to support local charities. This year we decided to support EACH, the East Anglia Children Hospice

Once more we combined the fundraising by selling raffle tickets and donating 15% of all group discounted tickets to the charity, thus involving the many groups and networks that supported the event. The raffle has offered the following prizes:

  • An Amazon Kindle, generously offered by Bango, a local hi tech company
  • A luxurious office chair offered by COEL, silver sponsor for the event
  • A package of three massages offered by Salus Wellness, founding sponsor for the event

We are happy to say that we raised £185.00 for EACH.

Debbie Fairhurst (Fundraiser) from EACH said:

“Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Massimo and the guys from Creating Cambridge for putting on such a wonderful event – we’re extremely thankful for their support and every penny raised will go towards the care and support of the children under our care and their families.

Each year EACH needs to raise £5.75 million to continue their services; that equates to £15,000 per day every day of the year. Thank you again, your support means a huge amount”

Thanks to all of you who supported the BIG Xmas Party 2012 and our chosen charity EACH.

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Pictures from the BIG Xmas Party 2012

09 December 2012 by massimo

Here are some of the pictures we took during the party:

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The BIG Xmas Party 2012 another success for Creating Cambridge

08 December 2012 by massimo

The BIG Xmas Party 2012 which took place last night was another success for the Creating Cambridge team and for all groups that once more supported the event and encouraged their members to actively take part to it.

A big thank you to:

  • Irina, Stan and Timothy from CUTEC that helped at the reception
  • the bar staff at CUS  which provided great and smooth service
  • lunchtime uk which, once more, served us great food
  • the team from Salus Wellness, Elke, Naomi and James, that worked very hard throughout the event to offer relaxing massages to a large number of guests
  • Debbie from EACH who assisted us in the fund raising

Pictures of the event will be available soon so watch this space.

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