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We endeavour to keep this page up-to-date but if you know of a piece of news that would be useful to share, please email social.enterprise@westsussex.gov.uk.
The UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019. Leaving the EU means your business may need to prepare for change.
Haywards Heath energy brokers Smarter Business are thrilled to have been announced as a 2018 Energy Awards finalist in the "Third Party Intermediary (TPI) of the Year (Broker) – Over 50 employees" category.
A West Sussex-based company specialising in force and torque testing systems for quality control has been acquired by global investment firm Battery Ventures.
The Coast to Capital LEP area Growth Grant Programme is a capital equipment (capex) grant. The grant provides last resort investment to part-fund projects undertaken by innovative, high growth small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises in the Coast to Capital LEP area. Eligible projects will result in an increased turnover of at least 20% per annum and improved productivity in the company and wider economy.
Better Business for All (BBfA) is a programme that brings together businesses and regulators - to consider and change how local regulation is delivered and received. It involves the creation of groups in specific areas that then shape the way support is provided to businesses by local regulators.
We live in an era of digital revolution. The result? Big Data. Typically, the word ‘Big Data’ refers to data sets so large and complex that they are difficult to process using traditional applications; it has the potential to impact almost everything around us. Travel, shopping, banking, education, sports and life science is no exception.
With 2018 tipped to see a growing trend in British demand for local, traceable food and drink, over 100 industry leaders debated the importance of supporting local produce in today’s political and economic environment at the Taste West Sussex Food & Drink Summit at Selden Barns in Patching on 26 February.
Brought to you by the University of Brighton's Green Growth Platform, this course gives practical guidance to help you make your business more sustainable. We’ll show you how to manage important social and environmental issues, demystifying the jargon, discussing current examples of good (and not so good) practice and exploring leadership skills to meet the challenges of a changing world.
The Manor Royal BID in Crawley has published an ambitious Business Plan for a new five-year term and is urging businesses on Manor Royal to vote in its renewal Ballot on 1 February.
West Sussex producers are being offered a sales boost through a new Taste West Sussex project, aimed at helping them build their skills and grow their markets.
Thursday 18th January 2017 9 – 11am College of Richard Collyer, Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2EJ
Keep your business safe online in West Sussex
We’re looking for people who have the energy, vision and enthusiasm to take your business to the next level.
Employers in the county are being challenged to change attitudes and behaviours around mental health in workplaces – by signing up to an employer pledge.
Understanding Airport Based Business Procurement
West Sussex County Council has commissioned leading local food community interest company, Natural Partnerships CIC, to help West Sussex food and drink producers reach new markets.
Nearly 100 guests from industry and education launched the biggest and most exciting STEM festival for young people in the region.
The RAF has announced a new £410million military transport contract. Part of the contract has been awarded to Thales, a defence contractor, which has offices in Manor Royal, Crawley.
Wednesday 8 March 2017 - 12:15pm-14:45pm College of Richard Collyer, Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2EJ
A pioneering project from West Sussex County Council to develop a disused site has taken a significant step forward.
West Sussex businesses Higgidy and Electrionic Temperature Instruments were winners at Insider's 'Made in the South East Awards', held on 24 November 2016 at the Hilton Hotel South Terminal in Gatwick.
Are you a social enterprise? The Spark Project enables social enterprises to develop and deliver more sustainable and high impact innovations leading to increased growth.
There’s never been a better time to trade internationally. And whether you’re completely new to exporting, have some experience, or are looking to expand a well established range of global markets and services, there’s always more you can do to increase your bottom line.
Boost for West Sussex economy as plans unveiled for pioneering business park
Innovations in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) have a huge impact on our daily lives. But worryingly, when asked last year, only half of 18-24 year olds could cite the engineering development in the last 50 years that had the most impact on their lives.
This course is aimed at business advisers, managers and consultants working in the social enterprise sector.
West Sussex scientists, engineers and inventors of the future will get a unique insight into the courses and careers available to them locally at a special festival in the spring.
West Sussex Life is a report published every year, with the aim of providing a range of statistics and information about West Sussex.
Did you know that from April 1, if you live in West Sussex, you will be able to recycle your plastic pots, tubs and trays?
Are you a rural business? Dream of expanding? Then follow the LEADER Rural businesses across Sussex get the chance to apply for their share of £3.2m in EU and Government funding this summer.
It’s back! Reaching Rio – the West Sussex workplace physical activity challenge is back for a third year.
There is still time for businesses in West Sussex (or those looking to relocate to West Sussex) to apply for a Be the Business start up and grow grant.
The department for Business, innovation and skills has published guidance for small to medium sized companies that employ people in engineering occupations and who wish to apply for support to the Employer Ownership Fund (EoF).
West Sussex Capita Partnership - SME Procurement Workshop, Monday 1st December 2014
West Sussex County Council Leader Louise Goldsmith has paid a visit to recent recipients of ‘Be the Business’ grants, following the announcement that the fund is once again open for applications.
Are you looking to start-up your own business? Are you currently in the process of starting a company and need some support? Then why not book a place on the FREE Be the Business Start-up Boot Camp!
Following on from last year’s success and Mid Sussex District Council’s continuing commitment to promote businesses in the area, Open 4 Business is back!
West Sussex businesses, councils and MPs have united in a campaign to dual the A27.
Five thousand more West Sussex homes and businesses can now get access to better, faster broadband thanks to West Sussex County Council, BT and the Government’s Broadband Delivery UK initiative
West Sussex County Council has welcomed the £202m ‘Growth Deal’ announced today between the Government and the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership
Applications for grants from West Sussex County Council’s Social Enterprise Fund have opened for this year
You are invited to attend a workshop to find out how future LEADER funding could support local businesses and communities and to help us identify priorities for supporting the rural economy from 2015 to 2020.
Coast to Capital is holding a clinic session in Croydon to inform businesses about its Business Growth Grants and offer assistance to firms with their applications.
We are pleased to launch a new feature to the SkillShare West Sussex website, you can now make OFFERS!