Testimonials

"Delta-Simons is happy to confirm our membership renewal of Urbano for another year. We are all part of a business ecosystem as well as an environmental one and we will all benefit by helping each other where and when we can. We are doing quite well at the moment and appreciate the opportunity to support others through our membership."
Simon Clennell-Jones, Divisional Director, Delta-Simons Environmental Consultants

"There are only a few ways to skin a cat (for cat, read network) and ultimately it all boils down to communicating with likeminded people who want to help others, as well as themselves, grow their businesses.  The differentiator is normally the facilitator and in that you did bring a welcome spin and take on peoples ideas, thoughts and businesses.  I liked the format and the welcome was generous indeed.  I thought the people that were in the meeting were interesting and I would certainly like to get to know them better. I like your ethos of promoting collaboration between businesses and also holding them, perhaps, to try and meet a higher ideal. If we don’t strive for better (whatever that looks like to an individual) then there’s not a lot of point!!"
MD - tech company

"Needless to say, that like most, I have attended many Zoom webinars and discussions since the start of the Covid crisis, but I must say that this event you hosted was by far the most engaging Zoom meeting that I have attended. Thank you."
MD - Insurance brokerage

"This was my first virtual networking event and in some ways it worked even better than a physical one (I got to hear from all the people).
MD - IT company

“We had a lot of successful remote meetings this week but also more informal video chats like ones Urbano hosts. Can’t emphasise enough how important this has been for the business but also in keeping spirits high.”
Director - sustainability practice

“Many thanks for this morning, it was a fantastic start to my day and a really interesting conversation that I took a lot away from.”
Client Manager - Property Designers

“Thank you for making me feel so welcomed. I like how you are making it more of a community rather than just a networking meet up. And this showed with the people in the group engaging more in conversations, rather than a quick - here’s my card. Hope to see you again soon.”
Managing Director - IT company 

“Thank you for making me welcome at my first Urbano event. I found members (and fellow newbies) to be an approachable bunch and the vibe was good. It was positive to see that you are as the founder was present and clearly you have a good knowledge and understanding of existing member and had taken the trouble to remember what my company did.”
Director - Health & Safety representative

 “Very enjoyable post-MIPIM networking this morning. Thanks to Mark Herring who was an excellent host in this strange new world of virtual networking!”
Barrister - Employment Law

“We had a lot of successful remote meetings this week but also more informal video chats like ones Urbano hosts. Can’t emphasise enough how important this has been for the business but also in keeping spirits high.”
Director - sustainability practice

“Well done Mark! You did a great job, creating and chairing the Urbano (online) community coffee morning. Thank you.”
Business Management Consultant

“Many thanks for this morning, it was a fantastic start to my day and a really interesting conversation that I took a lot away from.”
Client Manager - Property Designers

“Many thanks to you and your colleagues for this morning’s event, which was absolutely fascinating. I hope to be able to attend more in future.”
Director -  Built Heritage

“I really look forward to our Monday morning virtual get together. Kicks off the week a treat!”
Director - Creative agency owner

“I found it very interesting to hear different viewpoints and a broader discussion around the subject, the situation is constantly evolving and as well as the problems, there are opportunities. Looking at the bigger picture and the accelerated demise of retail spaces could present opportunities for local office hubs amongst many.”
Associate Director in Design & Ergonomics

“I thoroughly enjoyed the session this morning. Like West World but without Yul Brynner and Cowboys. I’ve had a request for advice already - it proves the online model does work!”
Urbano Engage Panel Speaker - Partner at law firm

This has all been very interesting. I have been working from home for at least a couple of decades but I also travel a lot. I run collaborative conferences so even though the main topic has been offices, it gives me a lot of food for thought in planning future events.”
Director, Event Management company

“Thank you all for a really fascinating webinar, delivered in a very friendly and digestible style.  Already glad I joined!” 
PR agency MD

“I found today’s Urbano event very good - it was nice to meet people from a variety of disciplines and businesses.  All too often professionals in whatever field exist in a silo of ‘people like us’ and forget that we serve business people who are interesting and deal with interesting work!”
Partner Real Estate, Law firm

“Your tender notices have been a real lifeline for me!”
Construction company tender writer

“Urbano Network developed a workshop for us to enhance our tender submissions to the infrastructure market. The workshop was very successful, inspiring the attendees and establishing valuable procedures and approaches of great benefit to the Company. This reflected the considerable experience Caroline has as well as her expertise in delivering the content in a passionate and professional approach. Thank you Caroline.”
Director - Land survey business