It's hard to believe that it's 15 years since TLICN started up. It's great to remember all the different phases of our growth and the different stages of development of the network - from the humble beginnings of meeting at the airport each Friday and Monday.

Then onto "getting serious" and meeting in the pub for a few beers and a "chicken sandwich" on a Wednesday night. Our big launch was at the Irish Club in 2010, and then onto what we have today. As you can see from that our network goes from strength to strength. It is now widely acknowledged as "the leading construction network in London".

We are very aware that this network owes it success to its members. It is incredible to have so many like-minded people attending our events - this leads to the buzz of networking, and talking, that so often increases awareness or leads on to successes elsewhere is evidence of this.

Also key to our success has been our sponsors, we are delighted with all the support, from right back at the very beginning, from Evans Mockler, Galliard Homes and Ardent Tide - they are a very important part of TLICN, and we look forward to their continued involvement.

We anticipate our network will continue to grow and thrive, and our members will benefit from new business creation, facilitated by TLICN. Thank you for the part you played in this success: hopefully, you have benefited from it, either personally or through your company. Please continue to be part of this success and enjoy being involved with, and part of, TLICN.