A Better Way Of Business Networking
The Samphire Club is networking at its purest.
Members get to know one another, freely share knowledge and contacts, and build relationships that, over time, develop into business opportunities. With Club membership a byword for quality, it has, over the years, proved an invaluable resource for members. Business arising from connections made through the Club, generates significant growth and opportunity across the South West.
Every Club event, from a select working breakfast to an open “members and their guests” dinner party, as well as being highly enjoyable, recognises the value of real-life, face-to-face interaction and mutual support. We believe it’s the key to true connectivity and long-lasting, commercially viable partnerships and collaborations.
With great hospitality and the finest in food and drink an integral part of the offering, members have the opportunity of enjoying events at some of the region’s most outstanding venues as well as having access to special offers from our Partners.
Members also benefit from access to, and introductions from, founder John Harvey’s extensive bank of contacts as well as his experience of business development built up over a 30-year career in the field. And because we think it’s important to give something back to the communities we’re a part of, we support a number of charities with many of our events raising funds for our chosen causes.
If you’re interested in being a part of The Samphire Club story, find out more about becoming a member here
A Few Words About Samphire Club Founder, John Harvey
Business Development Expert. Super-Connector. Logistics Guru. Speaker. Trainer. Consultant. Broadcaster. Avid Reader. Foodie.
A life of many callings brought John to that happy moment when The Samphire Club was born. Although the majority of his career was spent in logistics and so concerned with supply chains for goods and services, John’s interest in people always came first.
“I instinctively recognised very early on, no matter what business you’re in, it’s always about the people. Being helpful, professional, likeable and very much myself was what worked for me, and grew the businesses I worked for.”
Motivated to empower others to similarly enjoy their careers and build their businesses, John has, for many years, been much in demand as a speaker, consultant and guest contributor. The Samphire Club sees him combine his business development experience and strategic networking skills with his flair for curating memorable and valuable gatherings.
“In the South West we’re truly blessed with some of the finest produce and restaurants in the UK which is great, because I’ve found time and again that the most effective way of getting to know people is by breaking bread with them. The Samphire Club not only promotes our region and the companies that call it home but it’s a business model that’s as serious about us having fun and enjoying our time together, as it is about doing good and building commercial success.”