An SBT Reminder: The West Sussex Business Expo

Following on from last month’s announcement that Sussex Business Times has partnered with the West Sussex and Brighton Business Expos and ahead of the Fontwell event, we provide you with all the latest event details

Following on from the success of the Brighton Business Expo, which took place last October, B2B Expos have introduced the West Sussex Business Expo, set to take over Fontwell Park Racecourse on 25^th May this year and promising to provide companies a place to do business.

The event includes an exhibition hall, a seminar theatre, networking café, a connections wall and many other features that will provide businesses with support, inspiration or advice for starting or growing a business. Whether you’re an existing business looking to flourish, a business in the early stages, or want to explore the possibilities of starting your own business – you will find something of interest at the show. At this free-to-attend business show, businesses will find a hive of creativity and activity from both the seminar programme, featuring high-paced speed networking and inspirational speakers, as well as from a variety of exhibitors showcasing the very best of local and regional businesses. 

With a successful event comes many willing supporters, and those who have formed a partnership with the West Sussex include the Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce, the Sussex Chamber of Commerce and the Chichester Chamber of Commerce. The West Sussex Expo has also bagged itself charity partners in Rockinghorse Children’s Charity and Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice.

“Getting involved in the West Sussex Business Expo provides us with another fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and talk about our very special 50^th anniversary this year to a wider Sussex audience,” commented Simon Gregg, Regional Corporate Fundraising Manager at Rockinghorse. He continued: “We are delighted to have been chosen as a charity partner for the event, providing us with a unique opportunity to showcase our work and the fundraising events we are involved with this year.”

Chestnut Tree House also stated their excitement. Corporate Fundraising Manager, Terrina Barnes said: “We are so grateful to Mike Monk from West Sussex Business Expo for choosing Chestnut Tree House as one of their charity partners for the second year. It costs over £3.5 million each year to provide all our specialist care services – both at the hospice and out in the community across Sussex – for children with life-shortening illnesses and their families. With less than 7% of this coming from central government, we are almost entirely dependent on the generosity and support of local businesses and individuals. Being the charity partner at West Sussex Business Expo helps us to increase awareness of Chestnut Tree House, reach out to more families who could use our services, and raise the vital funds we need. We are looking forward to meeting the exhibitors and visitors at the event.”

The day will start at 8:30am with the Network Fontwell Breakfast meeting, run by Network My Club, followed by a Speed Networking Session as well as a Network Café and a Network Wall, there businessmen and women can exchange information with likeminded people. Four keynote speakers will also be in attendance, and we’ll be announcing more information on these speakers in upcoming issues of Sussex Business Times, so keep a look out!

To book your free ticket to the West Sussex Business Expo, head to B2Bexpos.co.uk/westsussex or contact Mike Monk directly at mike@monkmarketing.com