The Importance of Advocates and Strategic Members to Sussex Chamber's Success
At Sussex Chamber, our relationship with Advocates and Strategic Member companies is not just a partnership—it's a cornerstone of our role within the regional business community. These partnerships are vital, contributing significantly to the vibrancy and growth of businesses across Sussex.
Enhanced Networking Opportunities
One of the most valuable benefits our Advocates and Strategic Partners bring is enhanced networking opportunities. Their active involvement opens doors to a broader range of professional connections, fostering a dynamic environment where collaborations and joint ventures thrive. This expanded network doesn't just benefit the partners themselves—it drives business growth for all involved, creating a ripple effect of success throughout the region.
Access to Expertise
Advocates and Strategic Members are often leaders in their industries, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Their insights into market trends, innovative solutions, and emerging opportunities are invaluable. By sharing this expertise, they help other Chamber members navigate business challenges and seize new opportunities, elevating the overall competency and competitiveness of our local business landscape.
Support for Chamber Initiatives
The support of these key members extends beyond just networking and expertise. Their sponsorship and active participation in Chamber initiatives, such as events, training programmes, and business development workshops, play a crucial role in enhancing the services we offer. This support enables the Chamber to provide even greater value to all our members, helping businesses across Sussex to thrive.
Stronger Community Ties
Advocates and Strategic Partners are also instrumental in strengthening the ties between the business community and the broader local community. Through their support of local events and causes, these companies help to foster positive relationships and build a strong, community-focused reputation. This not only benefits individual businesses but also contributes to a healthier, more connected regional economy.
Advocacy for Business Interests
Our Advocates and Strategic Members play a pivotal role in shaping policies that benefit the Sussex business community. Their influence helps to create a unified voice that represents the interests of businesses in the region, ensuring that the needs and concerns of our members are heard and addressed at all levels of government.
Innovation Sharing
Innovation is another area where our Strategic Partners excel. By leading the way in their respective fields, these companies set benchmarks for best practices, which they generously share with the wider business community. This culture of innovation and shared learning helps to improve the competitiveness of businesses across Sussex, driving continuous improvement and success.
Increased Visibility
Finally, the involvement of Advocates and Strategic Members significantly boosts their visibility and brand recognition within the region. Through Chamber events, publications, and other activities, these companies gain increased exposure, attracting new clients and opening up further opportunities for growth.
In summary, our Advocates and Strategic Member companies are more than just partners—they are key drivers of success for the Sussex Chamber and the wider business community. Their contributions create a more dynamic, innovative, and connected environment that benefits all who are involved.
Our Sussex Chamber Advocates & Strategic Partners
County Business Clubs
Welcome to County Business Clubs, the professional ecosystem for anyone looking for meaningful business connections. Here you’ll find multiple platforms for sharing your story because, unlike conventional networking groups, we prioritise self-reflection over self-promotion and help translate authentic insights into tangible growth. That way, we can focus on facilitating mutually rewarding relationships. Best of all, you can find us wherever great businesses exist.
Love Local Jobs
We help local people find local jobs!
Our mission is to provide you with the best local job opportunities from the best local employers in the South East, England. We want to help you find your dream job and to inspire you about your career options!
LoveLocalJobs.com is your local jobs board and employment engagement service, offering you the best platform to search and apply for job vacancies in Sussex. It is a completely FREE service for jobseekers to use with no cost implications involved.
In building an innovative, engaging and results driven jobs board platform, we can promote a wide variety of opportunities at all levels – working with an array of the region’s best employers across public, private and voluntary sectors.
London Gatwick
With 41 million annual passengers, London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest and one of Europe’s top ten airports. It is a vital piece of national infrastructure that drives both the national and regional economies by generating £5.5 billion GVA and supporting over 76,000 jobs (2023). Almost 60 airlines fly from the airport to over 150 short-haul and more than 50 long-haul destinations. With a declared capacity of 55 movements an hour, London Gatwick is the most efficient single runway airport in the world.
The airport is located 28 miles south of the UK capital and is extremely well-connected, with more than a quarter of England’s population (15 million people) – including all of London – less than one hour away by road or rail. A six-year, £2 billion sustainable growth programme includes an ambitious plan to be a net zero airport by 2030 and to increase capacity by bringing the airport’s existing Northern Runway into routine use, alongside its Main Runway. Vinci Airports owns a 50.01% stake in the airport, with Global Infrastructure Partners managing the remaining 49.99%.
Elekta
At Elekta, we have a united PURPOSE that motivates us as a company and as individuals—Hope for everyone dealing with cancer. It drives us towards our VISION – A world where everyone has access to the best cancer care. And we plan to get there through our MISSION – We improve patient lives by working together with our customers and partners.
As a leading innovator of precision radiation therapy solutions, Elekta is committed to ensuring that every patient has access to the best cancer care possible. Our offering allows clinicians to treat more patients with increased quality, both with value-creating innovations in solutions and AI-supported service based on a global network.
For almost half a century we've been working openly and proactively with clinicians and our partners to develop outcome-driven and cost-efficient solutions that meet evolving patient needs, no matter where they are in the world. To us it's personal and our global team of 4,700 employees combine passion, science and imagination to profoundly change cancer care, improve patient care and bring hope to everyone dealing with cancer.
Acumen Law
ACUMEN LAW is an award winning, innovative law firm with a unique offering.
Democratically run by all, with no secretaries, letter dictation or pretentiousness; just modern, approachable, smart lawyers and top notch support of a different kind. (And if you happen to see a lawyer in flip flops – not to worry, that’s just one of the ways we do happy!) We are based in Brighton and Sussex, but work internationally and nationwide with strong presence in the South East.
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW
Working with you, the entrepreneur, business owner and changemaker, we are here to protect you and your business. We are Business Law specialists who quote fixed fees at the outset and advise clients from all over the world via quality Legal FaceTime.
ACUMEN PEOPLE
Working with private individuals, we are here to protect you and your family’s needs. The firm was set up as the law firm of the people for the people Buying homes, support with family matters or looking after future generations- at the end of the day all we care about is making people’s lives better!
The Sussex Sign Company
Creating branding and signage solutions – connecting you to your target audience. Exercising a collaborative approach within both the public and private sectors, we respond to your exact design and fabrication specifications by delivery of a diverse range of consultancy and support services, nationwide. Whatever your preferred approach, the combination of our experience and technical capabilities enables us to facilitate an extensive scope and complexity of brand and signage solutions.
Our emphasis is on specially made solutions. Nevertheless, we equally utilise the benefits of the wide and varied selection of stock signage products available. These are able to be modified to deliver an inventive yet functional response to your exacting requirements. Our unreputable abilities are evident in the range of working relationships we continue to foster. Our clients include major brands in the property, automotive, financial, legal, education, retail, leisure and service sectors.
Rayner Intraocular Lenses
Rayner is leading the way in ophthalmic innovation with IOLs and ophthalmic solutions designed to provide surgeons and patients with the best visual outcomes.
When ophthalmologist Sir Harold Ridley implanted the world’s first IOL in 1949, he chose Rayner to manufacture this ground-breaking invention. Since then, Rayner has experienced over 75 years of continuous growth and experience, now selling in over 95 countries worldwide.
Our mission is to deliver innovative and clinically superior ophthalmic products that consistently respond to the expectations of our global customers and reward the profound trust placed in us to improve sight and quality of life.
Rayner has a broad portfolio of products across the patient pathway, including monofocal and premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs), a full range of Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices (OVDs), a family of Ocular Surface Disease (OSD) solutions, SOPHI Phaco emulsification machine, and RayPRO, the only digital patient outcomes platform specifically designed for ophthalmology.
With regional offices in every corner of the world, Rayner’s state-of-the-art global headquarters and manufacturing plant are in Worthing on the South Coast of the UK.
Rayner is a British company and the only manufacturer of intraocular lenses in the UK.
Ricardo
Responding to complex global challenges, we deliver engineering consulting services and solutions built on sustainable technological innovation. With more than 100 years of engineering excellence our leading-edge, innovative cross-sector sustainable solutions help solve our clients’ most complex, strategic and operational challenges.
We work across eight key market sectors: aerospace & defence; automotive; energy utilities and waste; financial services; government and public sector; industrial and manufacturing; maritime; rail and mass transit. We deliver technologically advanced solutions that ensure access to clean air and water; cross-sector engineering solutions to accelerate decarbonised transportation; innovation to support global net zero and industry agendas; comprehensive expertise in safety, assurance and certification.
East Sussex College Group
East Sussex College is home to many courses across a wide variety of areas, including A-Levels, Technical and Professional courses (including our ever-growing T-Level programme), Apprenticeships and Inclusive Learning. From construction to catering, there really is something for everyone!
Our exceptional team of dedicated and passionate tutors, industry experts and support staff will be with you every step of the way to help you on your journey to unlock your future. We offer a diverse range of industry-standard facilities to help you unlock your full potential, exceed your goals and maximise your studies.
Throughout the academic year there will be plenty of opportunities for you to come along to our campuses, meet our staff and students, and find out more about our programmes.
We look forward to welcoming you to East Sussex College!
EBISS UK Ltd
We are a specialist logistics company with many years of experience supporting artists, art fairs, art galleries, live events, exhibitions and conferences. Not only can we handle every aspect of the logistics for any event, we also offer a complete solution including custom-made packing crates for international shipments, exhibition stand design and build, onsite installation of any exhibition stands, displays or assets. We can support you along every step of your journey.
EBISS has office and warehouses in the UK and the US, both ideally situated for easy access to international shipping and airport hubs. We are in the perfect position to assist you – anywhere in the world.
Crawley Town FC
Welcome to Crawley Town Football Club. We are an established professional football club, founded in 1896, currently competing in Sky Bet League One. In celebrating our 125th anniversary we are now starting a new era with our own pedigree and history with the aim to make Crawley a destination for success on and off the pitch. We are the only professional sports club within a 25km radius of The People's Pension Stadium.
We have 750,000 people living within this largely affluent area. We have 46 million people going through Gatwick Airport each year. We are at the centre of a commercial hub with constant growth from businesses attracting new investment to the area. We plan, through interaction with the community, and the establishment of a strong ethos, to emulate the successes of those who have come from a position like ours.
Kogo Ltd
We are a B2B IT support and Cybersecurity company for small to medium businesses. We know first-hand that every business is different and as a result has different needs. This is why we tailor make our packages to specially fit your unique needs, allowing full protection and IT support even as your business continues to grow.
How we do it:
We believe in a layered security approach and give free consultations and advice on which solutions best fit your business. With our highly qualified and continually trained tech team offering you 24/7 support, along with our friendly account managers making sure your every need is met, you can rest assured knowing your company is safe, because to us, it’s not just business, it’s personal.
Why we do it:
We do all this because we know just how catastrophic a data breach or faulty server could be to any business and feel strongly that no one should ever have to go through having their years and years of hard work destroyed.
Chrysalis Courses
Driven by passion for change
Established in 1998, Chrysalis has over 25 years' experience in counselling and hypnotherapy training. A not-for-profit organisation, we put our students at the heart of everything we do with our courses and training methods designed to meet every need. What profits we do make are reinvested to create better outcomes and we support our students through every step of their journey to become a qualified counsellor or hypnotherapist.
Can you be the difference in someone’s life?
Making a world of difference to someone else’s life is no small feat. In fact, it’s a massive challenge. So, big question. Are you equipped for counselling? Have you always been a keen listener with a compassionate heart? Are you the person friends and family turn to in their hour of need? Perhaps counselling turned your own life around and you want to do the same for someone else? A few of you may feel you were ‘called’, that you were born to help others. You may have reached a cross-roads in your career and feel it is the right time for change. Create positive change with a fulfilling career in counselling. Chrysalis courses guiding you to build an accredited future.
Courses designed for your success
Chrysalis Courses can help guide you on the path towards a life-changing choice of career. One that’s perfect for anyone who’s passionate about making a difference to people’s lives. When you complete your journey with Chrysalis Courses, you become part of a brighter future, the change that people need.
HMD Kontro Sealless Pumps
HMD Kontro is recognised as the pioneer of sealless pump engineering and manufacturing. Contact us to discuss how magnetic drive pump technology can save you time and money. In 1947, the very first sealless magnetic drive pump was developed by HMD Kontro, breaking new ground in pump and fluid handling technology.
Sealless Technology
Magnetic drive sealless pumps have many key design features for increased reliability, reduced costs, enhanced safety and environmental friendliness. Sealless pumps save time and cost on design and installation. By specifying an HMD Kontro sealless pump you can be absolutely positive that you have made the right decision.
If your industry involves the movement of hazardous toxic, fine, corrosive and/or aggressive liquids, our pumps deliver solid performance and all are designed to meet stringent industrial regulations including API, ASME, ANSI, DIN and ATEX.
Our Pumps
HMD Kontro’s comprehensive range of magnetic drive sealless pumps is designed to perform in the most rigorous of climates and for a variety of applications providing a wide range of benefits and advanced features.
Eastbourne Borough FC
Eastbourne Borough Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. The club, founded in 1964 as Eastbourne FC, underwent a significant rebranding in 1983 to become Eastbourne Borough. They currently play their home matches at the Priory Lane stadium.
The club has a history of steady progression through the English football pyramid, largely moving up through the ranks of the non-league system. Eastbourne Borough has spent most of its time in the National League South, the sixth tier of English football. They have a reputation for strong community involvement and are known for their competitive spirit.
Their colors are typically blue and white, and they are often nicknamed "The Boro" or "The Sports." The club has developed a loyal fan base and has made a number of notable cup runs, including in the FA Cup and FA Trophy.
Phoenix Systems
Phoenix Systems is a leading independent Workplace Interiors company. We are dedicated to our industry expertise, flexible design approach, and our unparalleled added value. We are a close-knit group with diverse knowledge and skills, which allows us to be a unique, dynamic team providing a wide range of services. We are fully accredited with Safecontractor, CHAS & Constructionline adhering to CDM regulations making us the only contact you need for your workplace solutions.
We design & deliver bespoke fit out and refurbishment projects, offering 50 years of market leading expertise in Mezzanine Floors, Ceilings & Partitions, Racking & Storage. With a reputation for quality, reliability, and exceptional service, we have become the preferred partner for businesses in Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire.
ABC Translations
ABC Translations have been providing translation, interpretation and foreign-language writing services since 1997. And we’re extremely good at what we do. We’re experienced but forward-thinking, nimble but meticulous, friendly but professional.
Our team of five project managers works with carefully selected freelance linguists to meet the demands of a diverse client base in many areas of life and work.
Fast forward a quarter of a century, and ABC today is a thriving company with an in-house staff of five who can call on the services of more than 1500 translators and interpreters.