The Gallery

 

View pictures from various KISS events held over the past year and read some of the testimonials. Click below for more

 

 

Our Successes

 

Provided an informal networking environment where business people can meet and support each other, sharing knowledge and expertise to help each other’s businesses and referred work to each other

 

 

Organised four successful careers exhibitions now known as ‘The Big KISS’ in Congleton, which has now become part of the Borough’s event calendar, the last event had 500+ attendees.

 

 

Provided free training for local businesses in food safety, marketing on a budget and conflict management.

 

 

Developed and delivered a programme to help people prepare for work or learning opportunities, 100+ participants in the last year. 80% of people went on to achieve their goals.

 

 

Worked closely with schools and colleges in the area, working on many projects to help bridge the gap between education and employment.

 

 

Support other ideas and events to help connect, skills, employment and learning i.e. 11 million take over day – placements found for people who would not normally have the opportunity.

 

 

The "Conflict Handling Workshop" is an example of an excellent benefit to us all for attending.

 

 

The Congleton KISS group won a 2009 Congleton Borough Business Award ‘Special Achievement’.

 

 

Management Team

Carl Thomson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT Is your name, position, and the organisation you work for?

Carl Thomson Financial Inclusion Officer Plus Dane Group Director & Treasurer Cheshire Neighbours CU STEM Ambassador (Cheshire) Maths

 

WHEN Did you join KISS? / How long have you been involved with the group?

I have been involved with the KISS group for about 6 months now. It is a fantastic Group for networking and demonstrating what business potential there is in Congleton

 

ABOUT Tell us about your organisation, what it sells/does and how long it has been running.

I have been at Plus Dane for 2 years (formally Dane Housing) ensuring residents are able to access financial services to meet their specific requirements. My involvement with Cheshire Neighbours CU is also 2 years where I have been a Director and volunteer. CNCU has been running for 8 years and delivers an affordable alternative to high cost door step credit along with the ability to save.

 

DONATIONS Tell us what you have donated to the KISS group over the period of you membership. This can included giving up your own time or work you have done for the KISS group at events such as the BIG KISS etc.

I have supported the Big Kiss event and attend meeting to see where I can assist in promoting business and enterprise in Congleton.

 

WHY/BENEFITS Tell us why you joined the KISS group, why you are still involved in its activities and what benefits being a member of the group has brought you.

By joining the KISS group is has provided me with a great networking opportunity whilst being able to give something back to our local community and business in Congleton.