AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce the launch of The Net, which will become the new business arm of the club.
The Net is a free-to-join business club, which will look to welcome hundreds of businesses to a variety of events and functions throughout the season.
Its first event will be the Directors’ Dinner at Vitality Stadium in October, with details to be released in due course.
Rob Mitchell, Commercial Director of AFC Bournemouth, spoke of his delight following The Net’s launch: “It’s fantastic to have launched The Net, which will serve as the club’s new business arm. We have a great relationship with so many companies and we’re really looking forward to continuing that over the years to come.
“We’re extremely grateful and proud to have such supportive partners of The Net, who will be in attendance for events at Vitality Stadium throughout the season.”
We’re pleased to announce all partners of The Net below, who will feature on matchday advertising and will be in attendance at club events.
For further information about the business club, email [email protected] or sign up by clicking here.
Village Hotels
Tru Talent
Strategic Solutions
IFX
Hill Osborne
Goadsby
ESET
Dorset Chamber
Stormbreak
The Net: Partners
Dorset Chamber
Dorset Chamber extended their partnership with the club this summer, with the partnership having been in place since 2012. Their mission is to enable better lives through business by creating a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous community. The chamber are looking forward to continuing hosting business events of their own at Vitality Stadium. The number 75 on their shirt this year signifies their upcoming 75th birthday, which is an achievement they are very proud of.
Ian Girling, Chief Executive, said: “As the accredited Chamber of Commerce for Dorset, we are delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with AFC Bournemouth. The club is incredibly important to our economy and businesses and we are proud to work with AFC Bournemouth in supporting our wider business community.”
For more information on Dorset Chamber, click here.
ESET
ESET are an award-winning IT security software and services company, providing protection in over 200 territories worldwide. They are a partner of the women’s team and the Community Sports Trust, while they also sponsored the club’s Directors’ Lunch earlier this year.
Lina Radwanski, Brand and Partnership Manager, said: “The Net is a great way for local businesses who genuinely care about the club and community to come together. It’s always lovely to see so many familiar faces at the events and the strong relationships being built. We’re extremely proud to continue our support!”
For more information on ESET, click here.
Goadsby
Goadsby recently signed on as a regional partner and continue to be supporters of the Community Sports Trust. A representative of Goadsby regularly attends business events, allowing the estate agent to raise their already excellent reputation in the local area.
Paul Stewart, Managing Director of Goadsby Commercial, said: “We all know that business is based on people and relationships. Goadsby being members of The Net enables us to network with a variety of businesses, and as Goadsby operate across all property sectors, it is essential we meet anyone and everyone in business . The Net enables us to achieve this and not only that, AFC Bournemouth staff are superb hosts!”
For more information on Goadsby, click here.
Hill Osborne
Hill Osborne are a long-standing partner of the club, who are based in Poole and Wimborne. They offer a comprehensive range of accountancy and business advisory services to private individuals and companies in many sectors, specialising in owner managed and controlled businesses.
James Hill, Director, said: “Hill Osborne is proud to continue its support of the Business Club since its formation in 2009. We have enjoyed a close relationship with AFC Bournemouth for many years and are excited to sponsor The Net and continue our partnership into the new season.”
For more information on Hill Osborne, click here.
IFX Payments
Since 2005, IFX Payments has grown to become a leading global foreign exchange, payment and financial technology provider. Joining the business club in their first season of partnership with the club, they will also be the headline sponsor of The Net’s Directors’ Dinner, which is taking place in October.
Simon Hughes, Sales Director, said: “We are looking forward being a part of The Net and meeting fellow partners and sponsors of AFC Bournemouth. We have always found groups similar to The Net, key to building trusted new business relationships.”
For more information on IFX Payments, click here.
Strategic Solutions
Strategic Solutions are a multi award-winning independent financial advisory firm with a team of chartered independent financial advisers, serving clients across the south coast. Entering their third year in partnership with the business club, they have regularly attended AFC Bournemouth’s business events.
Giles Wellington, Founding Partner, said: “We’re delighted to continue our association with AFCB and excited to be involved in the launch of the Net. We very much look forward to the future events and meeting both old and new wonderful people!”
For more information on Strategic Solutions, click here.
Stormbreak
Stormbreak are a new charity partner who are on board until the end of the 2024/25 season and were chosen by members of the business club to come on board as an official partner of The Net. Stormbreak support children’s mental and physical health, as well as their emotional wellbeing.
Martin Yelling, Chief Executive, said: “Stormbreak is excited to be an official partner of The Net in 2023/2024. As a local charity that supports children's mental, physical and emotional wellbeing through movement, sharing our stories, building networks, and collaborating and connecting with the business community is an important part of raising awareness.
"The business club and the various events and functions that it holds across the year will help us connect with local businesses and supporters, make new friends and hopefully enable more children to benefit from Stormbreak help.”
For more information on Stormbreak, click here.
Tru Talent
Tru Talent are enjoying their first season as an official partner of The Net. They regularly attend business networking events at Vitality Stadium and are a recruitment agency based in Westbourne.
Toni Talent, Managing Director, said: “Tru Talent have now worked alongside AFC Bournemouth for a few years and have attended lots of the events during that time, so when the opportunity came along to join as an official partner of the Net, we wanted to make sure we could get involved! We can’t wait for the upcoming events and look forward to seeing some of our lovely contacts there and meeting even more great businesses!”
For more information on Tru Talent, click here.
Village Hotel
The Village Hotel are a regular attendee at the club’s networking events and enjoy the opportunity to connect with influential local companies. Entering their fourth season as an official partner of the business club, they also supply gym memberships to the development squad and women’s team.
Carolyn Brown, Leisure Membership Sales Manager, said: “We are proud to be a part of The Net, bringing together us with AFC Bournemouth. It is always an honour to contribute and work together with local businesses. We have attended many of the events and find them highly beneficial.”
For more information on Village Hotel, click here.
