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Smarter Business Shortlisted as TPI of the Year at the Energy Awards
4th October 2018Haywards 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.
Global Investor Snaps up West Sussex Firm
19th September 2018A West Sussex-based company specialising in force and torque testing systems for quality control has been acquired by global investment firm Battery Ventures.
Coast to Capital LEP Area - Growth Grant Programme 2018-2019
11th September 2018The 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
5th April 2018Better 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.
"The Big Data" Evening
1st March 2018We 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.
Food Industry Leaders Summit in West Sussex
27th February 2018With 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.
Sustainability in Action - training for businesses
16th February 2018Brought 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.
Manor Royal Business Improvement District (BID) Seeks New 5-Year Term
19th January 2018The 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 food & drink producers offered sales boost
4th December 2017West 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.
Business information in libraries
15th November 2017COLLEGE OF RICHARD COLLYER EMPLOYERS/STUDENTS DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP BREAKFAST EVENT
16th October 2017Thursday 18th January 2017 9 – 11am College of Richard Collyer, Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2EJ
Protecting Your Business from Cyber Crime Event
27th September 2017Keep your business safe online in West Sussex
Sustainability in Action - A Masterclass for Small Businesses
25th September 2017We’re looking for people who have the energy, vision and enthusiasm to take your business to the next level.
It’s Time to Change for West Sussex businesses
8th September 2017Employers in the county are being challenged to change attitudes and behaviours around mental health in workplaces – by signing up to an employer pledge.
Gatwick Diamond Meet the Buyers Seminar 5
15th August 2017Understanding Airport Based Business Procurement
West Sussex food producers opportunity to shine
26th July 2017West 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.
Crawley STEMfest has landed
13th April 2017Nearly 100 guests from industry and education launched the biggest and most exciting STEM festival for young people in the region.
County Council welcomes new multi-million RAF contract in the county
27th January 2017The 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.
Employer's Briefing on Degree Apprenticeships
25th January 2017Wednesday 8 March 2017 - 12:15pm-14:45pm College of Richard Collyer, Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2EJ
West Sussex County Council acquire the former Novartis site
8th December 2016A pioneering project from West Sussex County Council to develop a disused site has taken a significant step forward.
West Sussex winners at Insider's Made in the South East Awards
29th November 2016West 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.
The Spark Project
14th October 2016Are you a social enterprise? The Spark Project enables social enterprises to develop and deliver more sustainable and high impact innovations leading to increased growth.
Sussex International Trade Forum
15th February 2016There’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.
Novartis Site
7th January 2016Boost for West Sussex economy as plans unveiled for pioneering business park
Coastal science festival gets underway
23rd November 2015Innovations 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.
ILM Level 5 Social Enterprise Support Workshops
16th November 2015This course is aimed at business advisers, managers and consultants working in the social enterprise sector.
Coastal science fair aims to close local skills gap
9th November 2015West 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.
Third Edition of West Sussex Life
9th April 2015West Sussex Life is a report published every year, with the aim of providing a range of statistics and information about West Sussex.
A big recycling change is coming to West Sussex….
20th March 2015Did you know that from April 1, if you live in West Sussex, you will be able to recycle your plastic pots, tubs and trays?
LEADER funding confirmed!
17th March 2015Are 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.
Workplaces are challenged to get healthy and win prizes in Reaching Rio 2015
9th March 2015It’s back! Reaching Rio – the West Sussex workplace physical activity challenge is back for a third year.
Still time to apply for a Be the Business Grant!
23rd December 2014There 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.
Employer ownership funding to improve engineering skills in smaller companies available
23rd December 2014The 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).
Are you a small or medium enterprise looking to work with the council?
7th November 2014West Sussex Capita Partnership - SME Procurement Workshop, Monday 1st December 2014
Local businesses see the benefit of County Council grant fund
18th August 2014West 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.
Be the Business Start-Up Boot Camp
16th August 2014Are 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!
Are you a business in Mid Sussex?
6th August 2014Following 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!
Businesses, MPs and councils unite to drive A27 Action campaign for improvements
8th July 2014West Sussex businesses, councils and MPs have united in a campaign to dual the A27.
Better Connected West Sussex broadband project makes high-speed broadband available to 5,000 homes and businesses
8th July 2014Five 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 welcomes £202m ‘Growth Deal’ for area
8th July 2014West Sussex County Council has welcomed the £202m ‘Growth Deal’ announced today between the Government and the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership
Social Enterprise Fund 2014-2015 Launches
8th July 2014Applications for grants from West Sussex County Council’s Social Enterprise Fund have opened for this year
LEADER funding for Economic Development
9th June 2014You 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.
Business Growth Grant Croydon Clinic
8th June 2014Coast 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.
SkillShare West Sussex
7th June 2014We are pleased to launch a new feature to the SkillShare West Sussex website, you can now make OFFERS!
Let's Talk About our Towns
On 6th November 2018 over 50 business and community leaders from a wide range of West Sussex towns came together for the ‘Let’s Talk about our Tow...
Apprentice Graduation Ceremony
The third West Sussex Apprentice Graduation Ceremony took place at Chichester Cathedral on Tuesday 6 March.
Skills & Workforce
Businesses in West Sussex can draw on a talented and skilled pool of local labour with more than 120,000 of our residents holding a degree or equivale...
Health & Life Sciences Cluster
West Sussex County Council has committed itself to investing in the growth of the Health and Life Sciences Cluster
Social Enterprise
The County Council leads a network of organisations that provide practical and infrastructure support for social enterprises across West Sussex.
LEADER
The LEADER fund aims to improve the competitiveness of farming & forestry, support a diverse & successful rural economy, developing vibrant and thrivi...
Broadband
WSCC's Better Connected project aims for the majority of businesses & residents to be able to access superfast broadband speeds by Spring 2016.
Business Networks & partners
West Sussex offers excellent business networks, membership groups and support for all types of businesses.
