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County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month December 2024
11th December 2024
This month the Wines of the Month are from Stopham Vineyard, West Sussex. They are the Stopham Pinot Gris and Stopham Bacchus, both from the 2023 harvest. Stopham Vineyard is a 15 acre wine estate located in the beautiful South Downs National Park, near Pulborough in West Sussex. It is a few hundred metres away … Continue reading "County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month December 2024"
‘It’s not just about racing’ – Jade Goodwin on the unique role sponsors play in her success
11th December 2024
Racing has always been more than just a sport to me – it is a way of life. The passion and the pursuit of perfection have shaped who I am. However, being a racing driver is not just about speed and results; it is about building connections, creating value and working with incredible sponsors who … Continue reading "‘It’s not just about racing’ – Jade Goodwin on the unique role sponsors play in her success"
Is DEI dying? A call to authentic action
11th December 2024
BOXLESS explains why Diversity, Equality and Inclusion remain essential – not only for business growth but also for fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. In the current climate, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are facing both unprecedented opportunities and significant pushback. The polarisation can be exemplified via both the race riots in the … Continue reading "Is DEI dying? A call to authentic action"
Nostos brings Mediterranean magic to Inn On The Square
11th December 2024
Brighton’s culinary scene has been invigorated by the collaboration between Nostos, the renowned Greek-Mediterranean restaurant, and the iconic Inn On The Square pub, operated by the Laine Pub Company. This partnership introduces a fresh fusion of Mediterranean flavours into the heart of Brighton, offering an inviting pub dining experience. It blends Nostos’ flavourful Mediterranean dishes … Continue reading "Nostos brings Mediterranean magic to Inn On The Square"
The power of vulnerability and authenticity
11th December 2024
“Vulnerability is not oversharing, it’s sharing with people who have earned the right to hear our stories and our experiences.” ~ Brene Brown At County Business Clubs Sussex 100, we deeply believe in the transformative power of vulnerability, authenticity and storytelling. This belief lies at the heart of our Top Table Storytelling events, where we … Continue reading "The power of vulnerability and authenticity"
MOREVER launches Leading Lights podcast to support women in the charity sector
11th December 2024
This month, MOREVER, a Brighton-based, award-winning creative agency for charities and changemakers has launched Leading Lights, a podcast aimed to support female leaders in the charity sector and beyond. The podcast is hosted by MOREVER’s Managing Director, Abi Mellor. It features unfiltered conversations with female charity CEOs as they share their leadership stories. Leading Lights … Continue reading "MOREVER launches Leading Lights podcast to support women in the charity sector"
Dean Orgill Crowned Business Person of the Year at the Sussex Business awards
11th December 2024
The Sussex Business Awards, the largest and most prestigious event of its kind in the county, celebrated its 36th year on 5 December 2024. This annual event showcases the best innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs in the region. Among the standout winners was Dean Orgill, Chief Executive Partner of Mayo Wynne Baxter (MWB), who was honoured as … Continue reading "Dean Orgill Crowned Business Person of the Year at the Sussex Business awards"
An iconic evening: Fatboy Slim headlines Best of British Gala
11th December 2024
The Best of British Gala brought together an unforgettable evening of celebration, entertainment and philanthropy. Held at The DoubleTree Brighton Hilton, the gala welcomed esteemed guests from across the region and featured an exclusive appearance by the legendary DJ and music producer, Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim. Norman captivated the audience with fascinating … Continue reading "An iconic evening: Fatboy Slim headlines Best of British Gala"
A year of giving back to move forward… The Search Seven way
11th December 2024
How a strong focus on balancing purpose with profit has seen Search Seven end 2024 on a real high! Rewind the clock 12 months, and Search Seven – the search marketing agency for social good – had just lost two big client contracts, weeks after recruiting two new people, placing them in a tough position … Continue reading "A year of giving back to move forward… The Search Seven way"
Focus Foundation: supporting grassroots charities in perilous times
11th December 2024
In an era where small and medium-sized charities face unprecedented challenges, Focus Foundation is stepping in to help bridge the funding gap that threatens the survival of vital grassroots organisations. As highlighted in The Centre for Social Justice Foundation’s report, Overlooked and Underfunded, the financial landscape for charities in the UK is deeply skewed. Larger … Continue reading "Focus Foundation: supporting grassroots charities in perilous times"
Celebrating community: Together Co’s highlights and insights from 2024
11th December 2024
This year has shown us, more than ever, the transformative power of bringing people together in the face of loneliness and isolation. As the year comes to an end, we want to reflect on the life-changing impact of our events, the lessons we have learned, and to share why addressing loneliness is vital for both … Continue reading "Celebrating community: Together Co’s highlights and insights from 2024"
Making a difference in 2024
11th December 2024
During the last year, Rockinghorse has made it possible for thousands of children and families to get the extra support they need. As your local children’s charity, Rockinghorse has directly supported 185,000 children with 76 different projects during the last year. This includes the premature babies who need specialist equipment to breathe, the children being … Continue reading "Making a difference in 2024"
Football legends take on top content creators at StriveAid, a charity football match
11th December 2024
Money raised will support CALM, a suicide prevention charity. Team Roberto Carlos played team Gilberto Silva in a football charity match called StriveAid at the award-winning Dripping Pan in Lewes. The teams taking part in StriveAid consisted of content creators, including John Nellis, SpecsGonzalez and FUT Crunch, and former footballing legends such as Jens Lehmann, … Continue reading "Football legends take on top content creators at StriveAid, a charity football match"
Starr Trust raises a record-breaking £65,505 at its Winter Extravaganza Ball
11th December 2024
This year’s Winter Extravaganza Ball marked the Starr Trust’s eighth Annual Winter Extravaganza fundraising ball and was the first to be held in the much larger and prestigious Oxford Suite at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. Held on November 9 with Seico Group as headline sponsor, and supported by Ryan Heal, Managing Director of … Continue reading "Starr Trust raises a record-breaking £65,505 at its Winter Extravaganza Ball"
Christmas Big Business Breakfast Club sponsored by Brighton CCTV
11th December 2024
Sussex County Cricket ground in Hove is the venue. The Big Business Breakfast Club’s annual Christmas Special takes place on Friday 20th December at Sussex County Cricket ground, Hove from 8am. Alex Ryan, of Marketing 101, will be sharing marketing hints and tips and organisers ensure attendees get plenty of time to meet like-minded business … Continue reading "Christmas Big Business Breakfast Club sponsored by Brighton CCTV"
Free Gen AI course: discover what AI can do for you
11th December 2024
What if you could enhance your planning, make smarter decisions, and tackle complex challenges with ease? Imagine being the visionary in your team — the one who not only delivers exceptional results but also drives innovation and strategic growth. This isn’t a distant dream; it’s a reality made possible by Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI). … Continue reading "Free Gen AI course: discover what AI can do for you"
Reflecting on Rivervale’s 2024
11th December 2024
The acquisition of three businesses, growth and support for community organisations have only been part of the story. It’s no secret that the motoring industry, like many others, faced a challenging climate in 2024. Yet, amid economic shifts and unpredictable times, Rivervale has navigated the twists and turns with resilience, growth and an unyielding commitment … Continue reading "Reflecting on Rivervale’s 2024"
Tax needn’t be taxing with Carpenter Box… the Accounting Excellence Tax Team of the Year
11th December 2024
Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box is ending 2024 on a high, winning the national ‘Tax Team of the Year’ accolade at the prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards. The achievement recognises the firm’s continuous investment in people and technology within the Tax Services Group, which comprises six Partners and 35 members of staff across … Continue reading "Tax needn’t be taxing with Carpenter Box… the Accounting Excellence Tax Team of the Year"
Bennett Oakley Solicitors shares significant profit share bonus through EOT scheme
11th December 2024
Bennett Oakley Solicitors, the first employee-owned law firm in Sussex, is redefining workplace culture by putting its team at the heart of its success. In the 2023/24 financial year, Bennett Oakley Solictors’ innovative employee ownership model enabled a remarkable profit-sharing achievement, with each full-time employee receiving a bonus of £6,153.75. Since transitioning to employee ownership, … Continue reading "Bennett Oakley Solicitors shares significant profit share bonus through EOT scheme"
Employment Law: the new employer duty to prevent sexual harassment – Christmas parties
11th December 2024
By Alex Jones, Managing Director of 365 Employment Law. With Christmas party season upon us and an increase in work social events, it is worth considering employers’ new positive legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent employee sexual harassment in their workplaces. With this new duty, employers may have questions about exactly what they … Continue reading "Employment Law: the new employer duty to prevent sexual harassment – Christmas parties"
