Business Bermuda culminated the month-long College Student Networking Evenings (CSNE) with a networking event held at Appleby last week.This is the 14th year that Business Bermuda has hosted a networking event for Bermuda’s students.Students who participated in Business Bermuda’s CSNE Summer Seminar Series, held over three weeks in July, received an exclusive invitation to network with local professionals, key decision-makers, as well as several of Bermuda’s Ministers. In all, more than 90 people took part in the event.Both students and professionals responded positively to the change in format from a mega-event to a more intimate environment. Instead of speed networking, as done in previous years, participants were able to mingle and talk freely. The new format gave everyone the opportunity to flesh out their conversations without a time limit or being restricted to only one seat.“This year, we chose to prepare the students to network in a realistic setting through a series of seminars culminating in a networking party,” said Cheryl Packwood, CEO of Business Bermuda.“Many of the students were highly committed to the sessions, and it was exciting to watch them apply what they had learned in the seminars at the networking event. Several students received potential job leads and all made connections that can help further their career aspirations. I am very optimistic about the future of Bermuda, and I look forward to next year’s event.”Kimberly Caines, associate at MJM Ltd, had this to say: “A challenge was also given to the attendees to return to Bermuda [after graduating from University] to contribute to our local professional community. I reiterated the view that our community can benefit from their skills as talented, intelligent, and driven young professionals.“On a personal note, I was encouraged by the individuals with whom I spoke last evening and believe that all of them will have a positive impact on our business community.”