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🎥✨ 2024 Recap: What a Year It’s Been! ✨🎥 From inspiring workshops in the Southwest to sell-out events like the Dublin Christmas Lunch and the unforgettable London Construction Lunch, 2024 was a year to remember for BITA! 🚀 We celebrated new members, hosted incredible speakers, and connected businesses across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. A heartfelt thank you to everyone—members, sponsors, and guests—who made this year so special. We can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!😎

✨ Recap: BITA Southwest Workshop Event ✨ The BITA Southwest Workshop was a day filled with inspiration, connection, and forward-thinking, set against the backdrop of our vibrant business community. We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming our BITA President, Paul Whitnell, along with his lovely wife Philomena Whitnell and Bailey the dog, who was in doggie heaven! Paul delivered an excellent presentation on BITA’s core values, business model, and how we support members at every stage of their journey. His insights into tackling business challenges one step at a time left everyone motivated. 👏 A huge thank you to Steve Moors and Simon Jones, our sponsors from OH4 LIMITED, for their fantastic presentation on their innovative product. The excitement about their journey and future plans was infectious, and we look forward to seeing their success. We were also inspired by some of our young BITAx professionals, who shared their experiences of starting a business and the value of having an organisation like BITAIntl to support them. Well done to Matthew Irvine-Pilcher, Dani Gibson, and Connor Riley for delivering a thoughtful and engaging talk. 🌟 Special mentions to: Annie Page, our new Devon Chair, who shared exciting plans for Devon in 2025. Sean McNeill of Offshore Solar, who teased us with plans for a new business sector within BITA Southwest and beyond—watch this space! Mary Wardell, who runs our Plymouth Social Networking Events. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the BITA community. The day wrapped up beautifully with a delicious buffet lunch featuring meat and fish platters, sandwiches, and scones (jam first, of course 😊). To top it all off, Harrison wowed us with a cocktail demonstration, and the mocktails were nothing short of spectacular! 🍸 Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event so special. We can’t wait to continue building on these incredible connections and look forward to an exciting 2025! If you would like to get involved with BITA, contact Luke Worton at luke@bita.ie. #BITASouthWest #WorkshopEvent #Networking #BusinessCommunity #BITAConnections

🌟 Introducing the New BITA London Board! 🌟 We’re excited to present the incredible team leading the BITA London Chapter into an exciting new chapter of growth, collaboration, and community building. This dynamic group of professionals is dedicated to creating valuable networking opportunities, fostering connections, and driving success for BITA members across the city. 👏 Join us in welcoming the new London Board and stay tuned for upcoming events and initiatives they’ll be rolling out! #BITALondon #NewBoard #Networking #BusinessConnections #CommunityLeadership Paul Whitnell Derek Murtagh Dermot O'Grady Nicola Barden Vince Dignam FCILT, FIOC Tiernan Dixon Bruno Welch Mark Ferguson CEng MICE Troy Gallagher FCIPD FRSA Tara Dixon CFP™ Chartered MCSI

🎉 A Warm Welcome to Our New BITA Members! 🎉 We’re excited to introduce the latest additions to the BITA community: ✨ Flairlight Designs Ltd ✨ OVENDEN PLANT HIRE LIMITED ✨ Friend & Grant Ltd ✨ McGraths Limestone (Cong) Ltd ✨ PondHop Digital We’re thrilled to have you on board and look forward to seeing the incredible contributions you’ll bring to our network. Welcome to BITA! 🌟 Interested in joining BITA? Contact Luke Worton at luke@bita.ie to learn more about becoming a member. #BITACommunity #NewMembers #WelcomeToBITA #Networking #BusinessGrowth

🌟 Welcome to Our New Gold Sponsor: Will Polston 🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Will Polston as BITA’s newest Gold Sponsor! Will brings exceptional expertise as an award-winning Business Strategist and Performance Coach, helping entrepreneurs and business owners gain more time, more money, and less stress. A huge thank you to Will for supporting the BITA community! #BITACommunity #GoldSponsor #WillPolston #MindsetMatters #BusinessGrowth

🏗️✨ Have You Reserved Your Spot for the London Construction Lunch? ✨🏗️ 📅 When? 24 January 2025 📍 Where? The stunning Royal Horseguards Hotel, London Kick off 2025 the right way by joining over 200 industry professionals at the first London Construction Networking Lunch of the year! Enjoy: 🍽️ A delicious three-course lunch with wine 🍷 Networking with business leaders and professionals 🤝 Engaging discussions and insights from our amazing sponsors: Superbeam, Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, and FLR Spectron Ltd 🌟 Opportunities Available: Sponsor this event and showcase your business to our 200+ guests. Promote your company with a stall in our pre-lunch networking area (£300 + VAT). 📣 Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today! Share this with your friends and colleagues so they can join the conversation and build valuable connections. 📧 Contact marcelle@bita.ie or eden@bita.ie for more information. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dg66b5SW #BITALondon #ConstructionLunch #NetworkingEvent #GrowYourNetwork #2025Kickoff

🎶✨ Exclusive Opportunity: See Paul McCartney Live This Saturday! ✨🎶 We’re thrilled to offer an incredible chance to attend the Paul McCartney concert this Saturday, 14th, with VIP availability for a truly unforgettable experience. 📩 For further details, please contact Natalie Thompson at natalie@sportandmusic.co.uk. Don’t miss this amazing event—secure your VIP spot now! #PaulMcCartney #VIPExperience #LiveMusic #ExclusiveOpportunity

📢✨ Join Us for a Dynamic Workshop at the Penventon Park Hotel! ✨📢 📅 When? Starting at 9:30 AM 📍 Where? The elegant Penventon Park Hotel This workshop is the perfect opportunity to network, gain valuable insights, and connect with professionals from the Southwest’s vibrant business community. 🎤 Special Highlights: Meet Paul Whitnell, the president of BITA, and hear his valuable insights. A representative from Penventon Park Hotel will showcase their premium facilities, catering options, and event spaces. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch served around noon. 🌟 Sponsorship Opportunity: We are thrilled to have OH4 Limited as our confirmed sponsor! If you’re interested in showcasing your business to a room full of engaged professionals and accessing marketing opportunities, contact eden@bita.ie today. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and expand your network in a supportive and inspiring setting. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dbC524JG #BITASouthWest #NetworkingWorkshop #BusinessConnections #SouthWestBusiness #PenventonParkHotel

🚆✨ An Incredible Evening at the BITA Rail Networking Event! ✨🚆 The recent BITA Rail Networking Event brought together industry professionals, BITA members, and key stakeholders for an unforgettable evening of connection and collaboration. The event featured engaging conversations around the future of the rail industry, collaboration opportunities, and strategies for innovation and growth. It was inspiring to see so many professionals come together to share expertise and forge new relationships that will strengthen the industry. A special thank you to our sponsor Movar and speakers who contributed valuable insights, making the event both informative and impactful. Your support helps BITA continue to foster collaboration and progress within the rail sector. We’d also like to thank all the attendees for making the evening such a success. Your energy and enthusiasm are what drive these events to be so effective and enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing you all at future rail-focused events as we continue to connect and innovate together! #BITARail #RailNetworking #IndustryConnections #InnovationInRail #BITACommunity

🎄✨ A Festive Celebration at the BITA Dublin Christmas Lunch! ✨🎄 On 6th December, the stunning Ailesbury Ballroom was alive with holiday cheer as BITA hosted its much-anticipated Dublin Christmas Lunch. The event brought together over 200 business leaders, decision-makers, and members from across Ireland and the UK for a day of connection, celebration, and festive fun. The day began with a networking reception, where guests mingled and built connections over drinks. This was followed by a delicious three-course festive feast with wine, enjoyed in the elegant surroundings of the ballroom. A special highlight was guest speaker Brian Warfield, who captivated the audience with his insights and musical talent, adding a truly unique touch to the day. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors— Baker Tilly Ireland (formerly Roberts Nathan), Ventry Technologies, Simply Workflow Ltd, and Welsh Government in Ireland—for their generous support, which made this event possible. The evening concluded with more networking and festive cheer, as attendees reflected on a successful 2024 and looked forward to an exciting year ahead. Thank you to everyone who attended for making this event so memorable. We can’t wait to see you all again next year! #BITADublin #ChristmasLunch #FestiveNetworking #GrowYourNetwork #CommunityConnections Billy Griffin Aidan Scollard Judith Condell Mary Coughlan Pat Lavelle FCCA Richard Morrissey Scott Bewley, MBA AI