Annual Celebration incorporating Chamber's AGM

Join us for our annual celebration of the Chamber and its Members!

This year’s AGM will be in the form of an annual celebration of the Chamber and it’s members incorporating the formal AGM proceedings. We want this event to be a celebration of all members, the successes in our area and our achievements.

As a Member, you are invited to attend the AGM and be a part of key Chamber decisions. 2024 is an important year for the Chamber with big growth plans and we’d love for you to be involved! 

This year we are including some fun awards to recognise members who have engaged in a variety of ways, these will be revealed on the night!

The annual celebration is also a great opportunity to come along and meet with the local business community and get to know them over a drink and some snacks.

AGM documents to follow:

• Nominees Re-standing to Executive Committee
• New Executive Committee Member Proposal Forms 
• AGM Proxy Form 
• AGM Minutes 2023 
• AGM Agenda 2024
• Abridged 2023 Accounts 

The official Adur & Worthing Business Awards Launch event 

Celebrate the launch of the Adur & Worthing Business Awards! If you are thinking of entering the Business Awards, come along and hear why you should enter and what it can do for your business as well as meet sponsors, previous winners and the judges.

Light bites and cold refreshments will be on offer and there will of course be plenty of time for networking. 

Date: Tuesday 4th June 
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm 
Venue: Hill Barn Golf Club, Hill Barn Lane, Worthing BN14 9QF
This event is free to attend. Registration is essential. 

Please note, numbers are strictly limited to maximum of 2 people per company.

This event is kindly sponsored by SJM Electrical Services

For over ten years, we’ve been helping people and businesses across the South East with their electrical requirements. From hanging a light to complex circuitry design and installing data cables, we’re highly experienced in achieving exactly what our customers need.

www.sjmelectricalservices.co.uk 

CHAMBER TRAINING ACADEMY
Peer Mentoring taster session

What is Peer Mentoring? The Peer Mentoring Groups consist of 8-12 business owners from different business areas who are willing to learn from and support each other by sharing their expertise and varied skill sets in a confidential environment. All the programmes have at their core the concept of Action Learning – this is ‘learning by doing’, focusing on group members’ real business challenges and identifying practical actions they can take to solve them. An experienced facilitator guides the group and holds members accountable.

What are the benefits?
•    Thinking time to work on (rather than in) the business
•    The opportunity to explore challenges in a confidential environment
•    A diverse pool of wisdom and expertise to draw on
•    A unique blend of challenge and support from peers
•    Ideas for new products and services
•    Practical solutions to specific problems
•    Potential cost savings
•    Developing management skills
•    Building relationships, trust and mutual understanding
•    Creating an environment of continuous learning

How will Peer Mentoring help me?
This programme is for business owners that are looking to grow and develop their business. The content of each meeting is determined exclusively by members themselves including the provision of 6 bespoke workshops as identified and requested by the group. Each member has two scheduled time-slots for introducing their business to the group and reviewing their progress as well as monthly opportunities to present a business challenge for Action Learning sessions. Groups meet for 3 hours once a month over the course of a year.

Another Chamber initiative to support you and your business! Since 2012, Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce has been offering highly successful peer-to-peer mentoring group programmes to over 60 members and is planning it’s next group.

Date: Thursday 6th June
Time: 9:45am - 12:45pm 
Cost: This taster session is free to attend 
Venue: Sphere Business Centre, GB MET College, Broadwater Road, Worthing BN14 8HJ

Programme Costs: The programme is a 12 month commitment and costs just £52 + VAT per month. 

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 with around 10 to 20 businesses attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 7th June 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

At this months Hub we are supporting Safe In Sussex's Shocking Shirts and Funky Frocks campaign, who are encouraging you all to wear a shirt or frock, the funkier the better at the Chamber Hub and donate a suggested £2 to the campaign. Click here to donate. 

Date: Thursday 13th June 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:  Sussex County Football Association, Culver Road, Lancing BN15 9AX
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

This event is kindly sponsored by Blue Billboard 

Blue Billboard offers the only affordable town centre advertising space in Worthing, including our premium double sided digital advertising screens in the Guildbourne centre and numerous other screens located in Gyms, Retail shops and football clubs. We can help you boost your business even when your budgets are stretched, ensuring you still get maximum exposure.

www.bluebillboard.co.uk

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Walk & Talk 

Get walking! Now the weather is picking up, we are hosting another walk & talk event! Georgie Bond from Georgie Bond Coaching will be leading the walk, enabling us all to take sometime away from our desks with likeminded individuals. 

Join us for a beautiful walk, surrounded by nature - all whilst making connections with the local business people in your community! 

We will be meeting at the Refreshment Rooms in High Salvington, walking up to Honeysuckle Lane, walking around the Honeysuckle Fields and part of the woods, heading back down to the Refreshment Rooms, where you will be able to purchase a drink. 

Please note, this event is weather dependent and may need to be postponed last minute. 

Well behaved dogs are welcome to join us! 

Date: Tuesday 25th June
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 
This event is free to attend 

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 with around 10 to 20 businesses attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 5th July 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 11th July 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:  Sussex County Football Association, Culver Road, Lancing BN15 9AX
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Connections: networking with Brighton, Chichester, Worthing & Adur

Networking is all about finding a like-minded community to connect and collaborate with, to help you grow your business.

So, in the spirit of collaboration and building your network, Brighton, Chichester and Worthing & Adur Chambers are teaming up for a morning of good conversations and structured speed networking.

Come along as we combine networks to help your business connect across Sussex.

Date: Thursday 1st August 
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Exhibition Hall, Worthing College, 1 Sanditon Way, Worthing BN14 9FD
Price: Members: £16 + VAT 
Non-Members: £21 + VAT
To include pastries, tea and coffee 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made one week in advance of the event

Please note there will be photography at this event

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 with around 10 to 20 businesses attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 2nd August 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 with around 10 to 20 businesses attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 6th September 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 12th September 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: Sussex County Football Association, Culver Road, Lancing BN15 9AX
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

BETTER BUSINESS SHOW
Stand Bookings 

As businesses we are constantly looking at ways to make our business stronger, clearer and more profitable. The Better Business Show is the perfect place to showcase your business to potential customers and gain invaluable contacts. 

Stand Packages:

Table and chairs: Please note, tables and chairs are only available as a pre order. We will not have access to any additional table and chairs on the day.  You can hire them when booking your stand, please see booking form.

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations must be made by 9th August. After this point refunds will not be made for any stand bookings and any outstanding invoices must be paid in full.

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 with around 10 to 20 businesses attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 4th October 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 10th October 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:  Sussex County Football Association, Culver Road, Lancing BN15 9AX
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 with around 10 to 20 businesses attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 1st November 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 14th November 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:  Sussex County Football Association, Culver Road, Lancing BN15 9AX
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 with around 10 to 20 businesses attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 6th December 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 12th December 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:  Sussex County Football Association, Culver Road, Lancing BN15 9AX
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers.