News
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Open4Business in Mid Sussex
12th February 2020Mid Sussex District Council brings back its ‘Open4Business’ event on 26 March 2020 at the South of England Showground, Ardingly from 3.00pm to 6:30pm (7.00pm for networking). Bookings are now being taken for companies to exhibit or attend as delegates.
#AWGetDigital Breakfast event
5th February 2020Join this breakfast networking event and discuss the interaction between Innovation and Digital Skills.
Calling all Horsham businesses and entrepreneurs!
4th February 2020Don't miss the chance to visit the free to attend business drop-in event for businesses on Tuesday 18 February 2020 at Horsham District Council’s offices.
New Pop Up Shop Initiative open for business in Chichester
3rd February 2020Chichester District Council is calling for local entrepreneurs to take part in an exciting Pop Up Shop Initiative, which is being launched this week to help support small and start-up businesses in the district.
Final call for EU Capital Rural Grant Funding
23rd January 2020Food and drink producers, businesses and farmers, visitor attractions and accommodation providers, community organisations and public bodies in rural West Sussex learn about capital grant funding opportunities.
NatWest Business Growth and Start-up Workshop
6th January 2020Thinking of starting your own business?
Capital Grant Funding Opportunities Workshop
16th December 2019For food and drink producers, businesses and farmers, visitor attractions and accommodation providers, rural community organisations and public bodies in the Coast to Capital LEP area.
National experts spark Talk About Our Towns
29th November 2019West Sussex is home to a wonderful and diverse range of towns
Employers for Carers
18th November 2019Did you know that one in nine people in every workplace care for someone who is older, disabled or seriously ill and this number is set to rise as our population ages?
Businesses to get a boost through University of Chichester's £11M project
13th November 2019Businesses in the south of England could be boosted by a new £11 million project from the University of Chichester Business School which will drive economic growth in the region.
Sussex Food and Drink Awards 2020 Finalists Announced
11th November 2019The Grand Finalists in the Sussex Food and Drink Awards 2020 have been announced.
Horsham funds available to support local businesses
11th November 2019Horsham District Council’s highly successful LEAP Small Business Grants programme is now open for applications until end December 2019. The current programme is targeted at the District’s small businesses and start-ups.
Growth grants now available
6th November 2019The Coast to Capital growth grants programme has opened for 2019-2020, with £3.5m available to businesses to fund capital grant projects.
New grant funds for rural productivity and jobs launched
4th November 2019A new round of Growth Programme grants has launched today to provide capital investments to create or grow micro and small businesses in rural areas. The aim is to grow the economy of rural areas and create new jobs.
Horsham Enterprise Park proposals take a big step forward with outline planning permission granted
17th October 2019'We can now develop these proposals more roundly and focus on how we will deliver this vision to the people of Horsham and wider'
Brexit Boot Camp
27th September 2019The Sussex Chamber of Commerce are holding a series of FREE practical workshops to help you prepare your business for Brexit.
Funding for apprenticeship training available to local organisations
6th August 2019The second round of West Sussex County Council Apprenticeship funding closes on 31 October 2019.
FSB - Gatwick Airport Procurement SME Opportunities
8th July 2019The FSB has been keen to engage with Gatwick Airport and their procurement team in order to ensure effective small business access to supporting their supply chain. As a result of a number of successful meetings with Gatwick Airport, FSB has been given the go ahead to co-host information events specifically for potential small business suppliers to Gatwick.
Apprenticeship Levy Business Transfer
9th April 2019West Sussex County Council is now accepting applications from employers seeking funding to pay for apprenticeship training.
Coast to Capital Growth Hub - Brexit Week
7th March 2019The Coast to Capital Growth Hub is holding a Brexit Week where there will be scheduled 1 to 1 clinics for businesses to come and discuss Brexit concerns with Account Managers and partners.
Prepare your business for EU Exit
7th February 2019The UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019. Leaving the EU means your business may need to prepare for change.
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.
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.
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.
Funding for Apprenticeships
Find out where to access West Sussex County Council funding for apprenticeships.
Commercial Property Search
Use our Commercial Property Search facility to find land or premises tailored to your needs.
C2C Growth Hub
The C2C Growth Hub supports businesses in the area to achieve their growth ambitions through the provision of direct support and signposting services....
Visitor Economy
Find out more about what WSCC and partners are doing to support the thriving visitor economy.
The Track Bognor Regis
Find out more about The Track, the new creative digital coworking hub located in Bognor Regis.
