Jackie’s Networking Adventures Special

My Networking Adventures feature this month is all about collaboration and new partnerships. We have had an amazing start to the year, announcing new partnerships with Freedom Works, Best of British Events, Acumen Business Convention and many more. 

Collaborate means ‘work together’ and County Business Clubs’ core values is about supporting and working together with the local business community. That is why these new partnerships are so important to us and the work we are trying to do, to genuinely create a collaborative community. Below is an overview of some of the exciting events ahead in 2022 from our partners, for our readers and members to get involved with.   

Best of British Partnership

We were absolutely delighted to announce our official partnership earlier this month with Best of British Events as Sussex Business Times and County Business Clubs Sussex become official media partners.

I have been fortunate enough to attend many of these events over the years in Brighton, Gatwick, Eastbourne, London and Goodwood. They are synonymous with great guest speakers, amazing venues and truly fantastic events, with so many of the Sussex business community in attendance.

Speaking with Sam, we feel truly honoured and privileged to be working with Ryan Heal and the Best of British team to support all of their events throughout 2022.

If you haven’t already booked your tables then I’d advise you to do so ASAP to avoid missing out on any of these amazing events.

Book here: https://bestofbritish.org.uk/public-events/

Freedom Works Partnership

So, early this month, Sam and I visited the amazing Freedom Works Ltd co-working space at the amazing Astral Towers in Manor Royal BID.

Subsequently, we are delighted to announce that this will be the venue for our Partnership launch event on Thursday, February 24.

When we met with the inspirational Jon Trigg and heard his vision for Freedom Works and their ethos around building a collaborative community, it aligned so much with County Business Clubs Sussex core values and we are so excited to launch the partnership bringing our two great communities together.

We will be hosting monthly meet-ups across their Gatwick, Worthing and Hove sites on the last Thursday of the month, 5-7pm, where our members will have the opportunity to meet and grow their network and contacts in a relaxed, friendly, informal environment.

The great thing is that for all Freedom Works members and County Business Clubs Premium Members, these events will be completely FREE. (Just contact us for your offer code). If you are not a member of either community, then please join us for drinks and nibbles to find out more about how you can benefit from joining.

For more details and to book your space click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-business-clubs-tickets-252368449827

Acumen Business Convention

After attending the 2021 convention, we were truly honoured when Penina Shepherd approached us to become media partners for this year’s event. 

The Acumen Business Convention is a prestigious annual business conference that has been going every year since 2010 (apart from 2020 for the reason that shall not be mentioned).

Lunch, drinks, live entertainment, inspirational speakers TedTalk-style, superb networking opportunities and many more surprises sparkled with Acumen magic. 

It is truly a great day with normally 300 business leaders in attendance. Here is a two-minute video of the 2021 event to give you a flavour of the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT1vLd2uJHs

The convention is a not-for-profit event and is held to promote a different charity every year.

The 2022 convention is now on for June 8 at 10.30am to 17.30pm at The Grand in Brighton. 

To secure your ticket for the 2022 event, click here www.acumenbusinessconvention.co.uk.