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Networking Options in Barcelona<\/h2>\n

Spain is an ex-pat hot spot and Barcelona<\/a>, in particular, is home to ex-pats from all over the world. As well as plenty of sports, social and special interest clubs, you\u00b4ll find chapters of international clubs. Most clubs organize a variety of activities and pastimes (everything from chess to adventure sports to dinner-and-dancing).<\/p>\n

Some clubs have their own facilities like libraries, clubhouses, and bars. Annual membership fees vary from \u20ac10 to \u20ac100, and some offer daily, weekly and monthly membership for visitors. Not only are these clubs the best way to indulge in your favorite leisure activity or valuable business networking, but they are also a rich resource of recommendations for services, things to do, and the \u00b4inside scoop\u00b4 on your neighborhood. Learn from the people who have been there done that\u00b4 (often the hard way).<\/p>\n

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE<\/h3>\n

Sweden<\/strong>
\nC\u00e1mara de Comercio Hispano-Sueca de Barcelona
\nMallorca 279, 4\u00b0 3a
\nES-08037 BARCELONA
\nTel: +34-93-488 05 03
\nFax: +34-93-488 27 46
\nE-mail: info@cchsbcn.com
\nhttp:\/\/www.cchsbcn.com<\/a>
\nContact: Annika Tingstr\u00f6m<\/p>\n

United States<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.amchamspain.com\/<\/a>
\nTuset, 10 1\u00aa-2\u00aa
\n08006 BARCELONA, SPAIN
\nTel: (34) 93 415 99 63
\nFax: (34) 93 415 11 98
\nE-mail: amcham@amchamspain.com<\/p>\n

United Kingdom<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.britishchamberspain.com\/<\/a>
\nHead Office | C\/ Bruc 21 1\u00b0 4\u00b0 | Barcelona 08010 Spain
\nTel. +34 933 173 220 | Fax +34 933 024 896
\nE-mail: britchamber@britchamber.com<\/p>\n

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SOCIAL CLUBS<\/h3>\n

Gays Abroad Barcelona<\/strong>
\nE-mail: gaysabroad@hotmail.com
\nGet-togethers 1st and 3rd Thursday every month.<\/p>\n

BWN – The Barcelona Women’s Network<\/strong>
\nE-mail: info@bcnwomensnetwork.com
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.bcnwomensnetwork.com<\/a>
\nExpat women of all ages and occupations, looking for support, friendship and activities. English-speaking.<\/p>\n

The English Speaking Club Catalunya<\/strong>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.englishspeakingclub.com<\/a>
\nPhone: 607113737
\nThe English speaking club of Catalunya is open to anyone who speaks English or wants to meet English-speaking people in Catalunya<\/p>\n

Meetup<\/strong>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/cities\/es\/barcelona\/<\/a>
\nA popular international organization, with several worldwide branches that organizes a number of clubs, outings and intercambios (a chance to practice your language skills!).<\/p>\n

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BUSINESS CLUBS<\/h3>\n

EWMD Barcelona – European Women’s Management Development Network<\/strong>
\nEuropean Women’s Management Development Network is an international network of individual and corporate members, drawn from professional organisations and all areas of business, education and politics. EWMD was founded in 1984 with the vision to improve the quality of management with respect to people, children, age and the cultural diversity of Europe.
\nRegular events with cost dependent on the event.<\/p>\n

International Women\u2019s Club of Barcelona<\/strong>
\nSanta Amelia, 10-12, Estudio 3\u00ba
\nTel: 93 204 0231
\niwcbarcelona@hotmail.com
\nhttp:\/\/www.iwcbarcelona.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Rotary Club of Barcelona<\/strong>
\nLa Rambla, 109 (Pintor Fortuny)<\/p>\n

Entrepreneurs Club Barcelona<\/strong>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.en-barcelona.com<\/a>
\nNon-profit organization which organizes monthly networking events and bi-monthly business seminars.<\/p>\n

Barcelona Business Lunch<\/strong>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.thebizlunch.com<\/a>
\nThe Business Lunch in Barcelona is a long established business networking group with monthly (informal) lunch-time meetings for a host of nationalities held in English.<\/p>\n

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POLITICAL CLUBS<\/h3>\n

Democrats Abroad – Barcelona<\/strong>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.democratsabroad.org\/<\/a>
\nDemocrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party organization for the millions of Americans living outside the United States.
\nCost: Free membership and then varied by event.<\/p>\n

Conservatives Abroad<\/strong>
\nContact: Desmond Sherriff
\nTel: 972 623525<\/p>\n

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NATIONAL CLUBS<\/h3>\n

The American Society of Barcelona<\/strong>
\nAptdo. 12062
\n08080 Barcelona
\nTel: 696 751 654
\nhttp:\/\/www.amersoc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

British Society of Catalonia<\/strong>
\nContact: John Connolly
\nTel: 93 688 0866<\/p>\n

Catalan Irish Association<\/strong>
\nVerge de l\u2019Assumpci\u00f3 21
\n08210 Barbera de Valles
\nTel: 93 729 1393
\nchatterbox@qrz.net<\/p>\n

Dutch Club<\/strong>
\nContact: Jan Vogels
\nAptado. De Correos, 215
\n08870 Sitges
\nTel: 609 331 811<\/p>\n

German Spanish Business Club – C\u00edrculo Hispano-Alem\u00e1n de J\u00f3venes Directivos<\/strong>
\nc\/C\u00f3rcega 301-303
\n08008 Barcelona
\nhttp:\/\/www.wijus-bcn.com, info@wijus-bcn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Masala \u2013 Promotion of India culture<\/strong>
\nContact: Sheri Ahmed
\nPla\u00e7a de la Revoluci\u00f3 3
\n08012 BCN
\nmasalabcn@yahoo.es<\/p>\n

Scandinavian Club<\/strong>
\nComte de Borrell, 79
\nTel: 93 325 8905<\/p>\n

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SPORTS AND FITNESS CLUBS<\/h3>\n

Barcelona Hash House Harriers<\/strong>
\nContact: Curt
\nhttp:\/\/www.geocities.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Barcelona International Football Club<\/strong>
\nContact: Nick Simons
\nTel: 93 218 6731<\/p>\n

Cricket Club<\/strong>
\nTel: 605 562 047
\ncricketinbarca@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

Gaelic Football Club<\/strong>
\nContact: Finbar Barett
\nTel: 616 306 284<\/p>\n

International Health Club<\/strong>
\ndonnaysp@hotmail.com<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS<\/h3>\n

Barcelona International Wine Society<\/strong>
\nTel: 93 412 6801
\nEscudellers, 23-25<\/p>\n

The New English Theatre Society<\/strong>
\nContact: Sarah Green
\nTel: 670 253 133
\nEmail: nets_barna@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

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TOASTMASTERS CLUBS<\/h3>\n

Prestigious Speakers<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.prestigiousspeakers.com or info@prestigiousspeakers.com<\/a>
\nFor native & near-native Spanish speakers only. Evening Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month.<\/p>\n

Barcelona Toastmasters Club<\/strong>
\nAddress: Carrer d’Arag\u00f3, 55, Barcelona, Spain, 08015
\nE-mail: marie_toastmaster@yahoo.fr
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.bcn-toastmasters.com<\/a>
\nA fun and social way to improve communication skills and network in a relaxed environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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01<\/td>\nGet a bank account: This will be the first thing most utility providers, telecom connectors and employers will require.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nGet your NIE: This is a \u00b4foreigners number\u00b4 and will probably be the second thing that utility providers will request.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nThe government offers free Catalan lessons to foreigners, in order to promote this rare and unusual language, so take advantage of it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nAgents in Spain can ask for up to nine months worth of rent as a deposit, ensure you have sufficient funds to pay this.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nSpain is notoriously bureaucratic, allow between three and ten times as much time as you normally would for administration tasks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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