Networking and getting informed were on the menu at a special event held ahead of the Press and Journal Energy Ball 2016 last night.
Up to 150 guests indulged in canapés and enjoyed a few speeches at the Energising Networking Evening at the Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel in Aberdeen.
Damian Bates, the editor-in-chief of the Press and Journal in Aberdeen was joined by Andy McCallum, managing director of Aspect Reputation Management and advisor to the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), to discuss how to create a competitive future for the north-east energy industry.
George Beattie, trustee of the Aberdeen Oil & Gas Chaplaincy Trust and chairman of the group’s Hardship Fund also gave a brief presentation of the work the group does. The charitable trust has been in existence since 1986 and supports those in the industry facing challenging financial times. The Trust will be a major beneficiary as charitable partner to the Energy Ball in October, which will give the industry the opportunity to support those who have met with hard times across the industry.
Mr Bates said: “We have had enough doom and gloom to last us quite a while, that is why we are here tonight to try to burst that bubble. When the going gets tough, the tough don’t put their heads in the sand, they go out and do more business development.
“Contracts have been done and deals agreed at the Energy Ball, which is in its tenth year this year. We have signed up the amazing Swan Band again this year to provide the entertainment and will also have one of the most fabulous menus in the north of Scotland. It remains the best night of the year to meet and greet new and existing clients as well as celebrate with colleagues.”
The Press and Journal Energy Ball 2016, in association with CHC Helicopter, is a key highlight of the Autumn social calendar and takes place 1 October at the AECC.
Mr Bates revealed a special “Bronze” sponsorship package now available ahead of the sparkling event on 1 October. Supporters can now take advantage of a sponsorship package starting at just £2,995 + VAT which offers a host of promotional opportunities surrounding and at the event which also includes five tickets for colleagues or clients to join in the evening’s festivities.
He also highlighted a new opportunity to join the Press and Journal at Westminster. The day’s event will take invited guests to take part in a briefing with civil servants at the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as well as meetings with Scottish secretary Lord Dunlop and other ministers at the Scotland Office in Dover House.
For tickets, more information on the Press and Journal Westminster event or to take advantage of the Bronze Energy Ball 2016 sponsorship package contact Kerry Medford on 01382 426 212 or by email kmedford@dcthomson.co.uk. Also visit www.energyball.co.uk.
