BUSINESS owners, directors and mangers from Crediton, Tiverton and Mid Devon were in high spirits when they met for Christmas drinks at Club Crediton on December 20.

The event, organised by Mid Devon Network, was an opportunity for members of the group and like-minded local business people to get together to relax and reflect on the past year.

Mid Devon Network is a vibrant group of independent businesses who meet fortnightly for breakfast at venues in Tiverton and Crediton to make new business contacts, share business information and referrals.

The group is keen to expand in the New Year and openly invites local business representatives to go along and try out one of their meetings.

Paul Munnery, business coach and mentor, of Stewart Nash Consultancy, said: "The Mid Devon Network is an excellent way to engage with local business people to build strong, lasting relationships that can generate new business opportunities.

"Meeting twice a month means that members get to know each other very well, so over time they can feel confident in recommending members' businesses to others.

"I thoroughly recommend the group to business owners across the Mid Devon region."

If you are interested in joining the Mid Devon Network in 2012 please visit the website: http://www.middevonnetwork.co.uk">www.middevonnetwork.co.uk or email: [email protected]">[email protected].