Sussex Chamber is pleased to announce its partnership with County Business Clubs

by Ana Christie, CEO

Over the last couple of years, we have developed stronger working relationships with key partners in the county. There has never been a greater need to work together and support the business community.

I am extremely pleased to announce a new partnership with County Business Clubs and the benefits this will bring to members from both organisations.

Chamber members will be able to access FREE County Business Clubs Premium Membership for 3 months, having access to Discovery Calls, redeem discounts on exclusive offers, create a personal profile on their platform, forum access, networking, access to their marketplace, a Chamber members-only group and forum. There will be reduced fees to join the County Business Club membership. A reduced rate of £9.99 a month (normally £14.00) or Business Plus Membership of £19.99 per month instead of the normal £29.99.

In return County Business Clubs Members will benefit from a 50% discount on any of our membership levels (excluding the joining fee of £60) in the first year of joining Sussex Chamber, as well as accessing events and training courses at member rates. 

This collaboration will allow businesses to grow their networks more widely and support the Sussex business community. 

Sussex Chamber of Commerce is part of an Accredited network of 52 Chambers in the UK and over 75 globally. Each one is unique and designed to serve the best interests of its members and the locality through a range of valuable benefits and services. We amplify our business voice and influence at national level through the British Chambers of Commerce. 

We are the only business membership organisation that helps British businesses build relationships on every level. We connect your business locally, nationally and internationally, with other businesses, with decision-makers and with opportunities. We are also a highly respected voice for business as our opinions are regularly sought.

The Chamber sits at the heart of the local business community helping businesses of very size and sector thrive. Our membership team work with businesses from SME’s to multi-nationals to ensure they get access to the best possible business support. Our services can raise your profile, cut your costs and provide links to our close network of influential business leaders. We drive change from the ground up, helping companies, places and people achieve their potential. There are plenty of reasons to being a member.

Our vision is to support business growth and drive sustainable economic growth in Sussex. We do this by:

• Grow – open the door to new business opportunities and business growth – through free and discounted networking events, sector-based forums, sponsorship, free and discounted support services (HR, legal, H&S, finance, tax, healthcare), member to member offers, referral scheme, news blogs, editorial in our Business Edge magazine, a mental health service as well as providing support on net zero and sustainability. 

• Develop – increase skills and knowledge to develop a brighter and better future – through our discounted training courses, and developing a business led local skills improvement plan to ensure training meets the needs of business.

• Discover – unearth export and import prospects as well as local and global growth – by providing services in customs declarations, export documentation, transit documentation, translation services, foreign exchange and links to British Chambers overseas.

• Influence – our campaigns and have a voice at local and national events – surveys and polls, as well as interactive discussions, obtaining feedback through the quarterly economic surveys and liaising with local authorities and MPs locally and nationally. 

This collaboration will bring the business community together, ensuring they have access to experts, a local supply chain, as well as updates and insights on doing business locally, nationally or globally.

Visit our website and https://www.sussexchamberofcommerce.co.uk/membership or contact our membership team on 01444 259259 to find out more.