The value of a network

What is the value of a network?

Few things have greater value than a good network, and networking is a form of value creation.

In Drammen, we have for a long time been concerned with reputation building and urban development. We believe that the best way to build a reputation and develop Drammen as a destination is by focusing on innovation, growth and a strong business community. In our opinion, a strong business community means that not only current leaders, but also future leaders, collaborate and exchange experiences across industries and companies.

Perhaps the most important tool for creating such unity in the Drammen region is to have good meeting places and networks for young, talented people. We have so far lacked that. A couple of years ago, we therefore established the network Young in Business. The purpose of the network is to increase cohesion and interaction among young people in the business community in the Drammen region across disciplines and industries.

Despite the corona pandemic, we have held 4 gatherings for two years. Each time, we have gathered between 40 and 60 young, enthusiastic and ambitious people who, among other things, work in finance, real estate, media and communication and legal advice. The most important experience we have taken with us is that the Drammen region's business community has many talented and ambitious young people. In addition, we have seen that a network such as Young in Business is strongly desired and in demand by both new and more established young people in the business world. This gives us as organizers motivation and willingness to develop the concept further. In this way, we want to contribute to increased network building and increased value creation in the Drammen region.

However, a good network is not created by the organizers, but by the participants who show up and give of themselves. Our hope is that the participants continue to contribute in the same way as during the network's first gatherings, and that we can learn from each other's experiences and build on each other. When everyone contributes, we believe that everyone will also experience getting even more back from the network.