Business networking group, BNI Celtic, has recently relocated its weekly meeting venue to Rodney Parade, the home of Dragons RFC and Newport County AFC.
Due to the anticipated membership growth of the networking group over the coming 12 months, Rodney Parade has agreed to host the weekly meetings in the recently refurbished ‘1877 Lounge’.
Rhiannon Lewis, who is the current BNI Celtic President, and owner of local business ‘Jacob’s Boutique’, said about the move: "Due to our expected growth to reach 40 members within the next 12 months, we need a suitably sized venue within the Newport area that can give us a professional presence whilst allowing us the flexibility to grow as a group.
"The commercial team at Rodney Parade and Dragons RFC have been very accommodating with our requirements, and we look forward to using their facilities for the foreseeable future.”
Speaking about the arrangement, Kelly McFlynn, the New Business Development Executive at Dragons RFC said: “We are delighted to welcome BNI Celtic to Rodney Parade. We are committed to supporting local businesses and we believe that this partnership will be beneficial for both parties.
"Allowing BNI to host their weekly meetings will enable us to showcase the various facilities and function rooms on offer, such as The 1877 Lounge and Bisley Suite to the members and their visitors.”
BNI Celtic, whose purpose is to bring together businesses from in and around the city, pass opportunities and grow the revenues of those involved, meet at The 1877 Lounge at Rodney Parade every Thursday morning at 9:30am. More information can be found on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bniceltic/
