The Oyster Club - Networking's Missing Link

Jan. 17, 2011 - PRLog -- This theme completely sums up the ethos and ambiance of London’s most synergistic networking experience, brainchild of entrepreneur, Tanya Rennick.

The concept for The Oyster Club was born in the spring of 2010, arising from her realisation that many people found traditional networking events uncomfortable and pressurised. True to Rennick’s customary focus and determination, once the idea began to take shape, she immediately set plans in motion to make her vision a reality. Less than twelve months later it is a thriving three-tier networking enterprise comprising of The Seed Pearl Breakfast, The Cultured Pearl Evening and the elite Black Pearl Dinner.

It’s Tanya Rennick’s firm belief that ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ and she has created The Oyster Club with this conviction in mind. Each division of the Club meets a business need: The Seed Pearl Breakfast provides a supportive meeting place where start up and small businesses owners to exchange ideas and resources and benefit from the expertise of more experienced entrepreneurs; The Cultured Pearl Evening is an art based salon style social club for professionals and appeals to those who prefer to make connections business golf-club style, where any networking is almost incidental; The jewel (or should we say “pearl’) in her networking crown is Rennick’s elite Black Pearl Club, which has created a ‘meeting of like-minds’ for successful entrepreneurs, where they can engage in discussion with their peers, meet potential joint venture partners and relax without the fear of being ‘pitched’ to.

“There is so much competition in the business world, these days, that, often there’s little to choose between the products and services being offered,” says Rennick. “The element that tips the balance is the relationships we create. We do business with people we like and respect.” She continues, “Not everyone is comfortable standing up and giving a sales pitch in a formal environment. I think the most important relationships develop in an informal setting where people are able to relax and be themselves.”

Basing the Club at London’s salubrious Home House was another inspired move by Rennick. The exclusivity of the location, coupled with the luxurious surroundings only enhance the kudos of being an Oyster Club member; judging by its growing popularity, Rennick really does seem to have found networking’s missing link.

To support fellow entrepreneurs in starting 2011 successfully, the Oyster Club is offering a very special two-for-one membership offer until the end of February.
For more details, visit http;//www.theoysterclub.co.uk or drop into an introductory meeting at the Pearl Restaurant and Bar, Holborn, on January 28th, from 3.00pm onwards. Book through eventbrite, http://monthlyoysterclubjan.eventbrite.com

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A business and social network based in central London with fabulous events. Teared membership levels plus a monthly drop in. No rules, no badges, no pitching, just bubbles, introductions and fun. It's business. It must be the Oyster Club.