September at the Big Business Breakfast Club

September’s Big Business Breakfast Club brought together more than a hundred business leaders at the Brighton i360, where the new event spaces offered stunning views of the West Pier. The atmosphere was buzzing with energy, plenty of new guests, and the familiar warmth of our BBBC community.

A highlight of the morning was welcoming three new BBBC Ambassadors: Kiran Vadgama (Datacove Ltd), John Macdonald (Worldpay), and Keeley MacConnell (Gatwick Diamond Business). Their recognition takes our ambassador count to over 150, all proudly spreading the word across the local business circuit.

Sponsor – Network Xpress

September’s meeting was sponsored by Network Xpress, founded by Sonny Cutting. They’re behind events such as The Sussex Business Show, The Tiger’s Pen, and The Directors’ Hub, helping SMEs and entrepreneurs connect and thrive. The timing was perfect, with the Sussex Business Show following just days after BBBC.

Charity – The Sussex Beacon

We were delighted to support The Sussex Beacon this month. Tracey Buckingham shared how the charity provides care and safe spaces for people living with HIV. Together, you raised £191, bringing our running total to £8,233.

Guest Speaker – Max Marshall

Our guest speaker was Max Marshall, founder of LIFE Education. Frustrated with the limits of the school system, Max set out to teach young people vital skills: building habits, developing resilience, and facing life’s challenges with confidence. His story was inspiring, and we were grateful he could step in at short notice.

Big Steps for Small Businesses

Regular contributor Alex Ryan from Marketing 101 introduced us to Descript, the AI-powered video editing tool. Alex’s session showed how businesses can embrace video content with confidence and creativity.

Business Card Draw & AOB

Five lucky winners walked away with prizes, from branded merchandise and vouchers to a Champagne Flight at the i360. Our “Any Other Business” slot was as lively as ever, with news ranging from Keith Carr’s Dead Man’s Ball to Brighton Toy & Model Museum’s new offers.

Looking Ahead

Next month we head to Brighton Racecourse on October 17th, with sponsorship from Training Legs First Aid supporting the Bra Off, Defib On initiative.

BBBC is proof that networking is a long game — keep showing up, keep connecting, and good things follow. Thank you to all who joined us in September. See you in October!

Jim “Print Lord” Cunliffe, on behalf of the BBBC Crew