In summary
This month you will find information about two B2B expos this year, and local support for SMEs.
Your Sussex Development Manager, Alison Turner, is constantly talking to local authorities, stakeholders and the media to make sure small businesses, like yours, are represented at a local level. Please keep in touch and let us know how we can help.
Please email [email protected] if you need help in dealing with a local issue.
Featured news and events
Business support
Business support clinics with West Sussex Growth Hub
The West Sussex Growth Hub has launched a new series of business support clinics across West Sussex, offering tailored 1-1 sessions with their expert advisors. These 1-hour clinics allow you to choose from a variety of key topics including operations and scale up, start-up support, social media marketing and finance.
Sessions will be available in Arun, Chichester, Crawley, Worthing & Adur, Mid Sussex and Horsham, providing valuable advice and guidance to help your business grow and thrive.
Whether you have specific questions or just need that little bit of extra support, these clinics are designed to address your unique business challenges.
Spaces are extremely limited, so be sure to secure your appointment as soon as possible. For dates, locations and topics, see Business West Sussex or email the team on [email protected].
B2B Expos in your area
FSB will be at the B2B West Sussex Expo at Fontwell Park Racecourse on 13 March, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Expos offer unique networking opportunities to meet decision-makers, discover innovative products, and form strategic partnerships. Attend seminars to gain insights from industry leaders and stay ahead of trends that can drive your business forward.
Why not take a stand at the Expo? It’s a great way to increase brand visibility, engage directly with potential customers, and showcase your products or services to a targeted audience. FSB members can benefit from £100 off stands by using code FSB100 at the time of booking.
Here are the free to attended B2B expos coming up locally:
West Sussex Business Expo, Fontwell Park Racecourse
Brighton Business Expo, Brighton Racecourse
In other news
Save the Date – You Won’t Want to Miss This!
Get ready for an action-packed day at the South East FSB Business Bootcamp, happening on Thursday 2 October at the Inn on the Lake, Shorne, Kent (just off the A2).
This year’s event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever! Expect a dynamic lineup of expert speakers, each offering insights and actionable strategies to help supercharge your small business. From invaluable tips to networking opportunities, this is the perfect chance to invest in your business’s future.
Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more exciting details – you won’t want to miss out!
Business funding and grants
The Small Business Grant Scheme and funding for improving shop fronts are available from Crawley Council. More information here.
The Newhaven Business Grants Programme offers grants to SME businesses in the Newhaven Town Deal area. Businesses can apply for grants of 50% of the cost of capital projects up to £15,000. This could include new equipment, machinery, commercial vehicles and property adaptations. More information here.
Two business support programmes, Ready to Grow and Big Ambitions, are running until March 2025 for businesses based in Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother and Wealden. More information here.
Still in the news
Express interest in London Gatwick’s Supply Chain
London Gatwick has developed an overarching Supply Chain Strategy to align future frameworks to the airport’s Capital Investment Programme. The new Construction Frameworks will deliver improved facilities and services for passengers and airline customers over the next six years, and will include construction works, various professional services including design services, and surveys.
To ensure the airport has a capable, engaged, and strong supply chain to respond and deliver the associated works, they have developed an Expression of Interest Survey for businesses working in construction-related industries. This will enable the airport and its contractors to promote future indirect opportunities to work with Tier 1 framework suppliers on relevant projects in 2025 and beyond.
Whether you have previously delivered works directly to London Gatwick or not, or supported within their supply chain, the airport wants to hear from small businesses and understand the range of capabilities that local and regional businesses could offer.
Complete expression of interest form.
More news and activity near you
- Kent and Medway
- Surrey
- More from FSB South East England
Get in touch
Your FSB Development Manager for Sussex is Alison Turner. If you'd like more information about the topics above, or if you have news about this area that you'd like to share, please get in touch.
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