NiP for lunches (with photos!) - Attracting the wider property profession
The Networking in Property (NiP) for lunches held in September and October in Sheffield and Leeds were both a great success which saw several notable firsts for the event which has been running for two years now.
Rob Hindle, MRICS, the new RICS Chairman of the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Board, opened the Leeds event which was held at Primo Ristorante in Leeds. It was to a packed house that Rob made his introductions which saw a fantastic turnout of over 80 property professionals.
Rob, a director for White Hindle & Partners Limited, said: “NiP for lunch is a great opportunity not only to catch up with your existing contacts but also to meet new people.
"It is fantastic to see that these events are now not only attracting surveyors but also property professionals from the legal and financial industries. What I really like about them is their informality - perfect for breaking the ice and getting to know new people.”
The events were also a great first for their new sponsors Hays - worldwide recruitment experts which has five offices across Yorkshire.
Stephanie Burton and Lisa Waldock, both recruitment consultants based in the Leeds office, and who specialise in surveying, attended both the Leeds event and the one held at Zizzis in Sheffield.
Stephanie said: “The NiP for lunches are great events. We decided to become sponsors because they attract so many property professionals. The opportunity to meet so many people face to face is not only great for business but also very enjoyable. The event gives us great exposure and we hope that when people have any recruitment issues they will naturally think of us.”
The RICS events team are busy planning the next NiP for lunches in Sheffield and Leeds for February. If you would like to book a place please contact Events Administrator Lana Thorman, t:44(0)1924 229305 or e lthorman@rics.org
Some photos are available.
NiP for lunch Sponsorship Opportunities
RICS is on the look out for new sponsors for its NiP for lunches. As well as our existing sponsor Hays, past sponsors have included Mercedes Benz.
RICS Business Development Manager Catherine Hible said: “It is a really low cost way of getting branding in front of key property professionals in the region. Not only is there the opportunity to have your company logo on all of the marketing literature and address the event, but also to mix with a lot of like minded property professionals.”
If you are interested in sponsoring a NiP for lunch, please contact Catherine on t+44(0)7800 544831 or e:chible@rics.org