You’ve heard of speed dating – but have you tried speed networking yet? This is an opportunity to pitch yourself and your business ideas at a one-to one with some of the most influential and creative people in Bristol and in return, get first hand advice and support to help you turn your ideas into successful and growing businesses.

As part of National Enterprise Week, sponsored by Business Link South West in association with UWE and hosted by Bristol Media, the event is aimed at those starting out in a career in the media or other associated industry either as a freelance or as a small business.

Those participating include: Paul Appleby (BBC), Mike Bennett (e3), Pete Levy (Green Lit Media), Tony Marwick (Oakwood DC), Laura Marshall (Icon Films) Sam Hearn (Omni) Gina Fucci (Films at 59)

Mark Mason (Mason Zimbler). There are also business advisors on hand from Business Link, Skillset, South West Screen, Calling the Shots, UWE and

Spike Design with more names to follow.

The event takes place on Thursday 15th November 2007 at 6.30-8.30pm at the Pitcher and Piano, Canon’s Rd, Bristol BS1 5UH. This is a pre-registration event with only 30 places available. To book your place, contact Jessica Vallentine, Business Link South West, Tel: 0845 600 9006 or e-mail: creative@businesslinksw.co.uk