Who is behind Business Friends?
Business Friends owes its existence to Peter Wyatt from Athena Leasing Vehicles Ltd, a well known face in Shropshire both on the golf and business networking circuit.  Peter was always looking for more opportunities to promote his business and improve his network of contacts, but in keeping with his generous nature thought it an ideal opportunity to help out a good cause at the same time.

Peter brought together some clients, suppliers and friends to try and bring the idea to life.  Unfortunately, Peter passed away before the networking group was launched, but those whom he brought together have pressed on and created the business friends networking group.

Backing Business Friends are some of the county's most respected and prominent business people.

Alasdair Hobbs: Solicitor & Business Friends Chairman  "As a partner with FBCManbyBowdler, I enjoy having a network of trusted professionals that I can rely on to look after my valued clients when they might need the advice of an IFA or other specalist.   Helping out Hope House is a fantastic way of bringing people together and growing business networks."

Neil Phillips:  Accountant & Business Friends Treasurer  "Having seen how businesses can grow and prosper by connecting with the right people, I feel that Business Friends can make a real difference.  Combine that with the commitment to put all the profits of the group to the outstanding local childrens hospice, Hope House, it just make sense.  Simple."

Terry LeLong:  Will Writer & Business Friends Secretary  "I've been involved with a few networking groups around the county and beyond, but they all seem to attract people from the town where the event is held.  Business Friends offers a chance to develop relationships with business contacts from all over the county at a wonderful hotel and help out a great cause."

Other board members include:
Steven Clear: Direct Removals Ltd
Stuart Cairns: Murray Cairns & Co
Sharon Wyatt: Athena Leasing Vehicles Ltd