BHCC - Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce

State of the City is a free event open to all of the business community in Brighton & Hove. This annual event has been designed to offer an open forum and dialogue between the local business community and the influential individuals and organisations that help shape the economic, social and political landscape within the city.

Tony Mernagh of the Brighton & Hove Business Forum will provide a brief presentation about where we are at the moment, followed by a ‘Question Time’ format for businesses to put forward their points and questions about current issues and plans for the city. The evening’s debate is being facilitated by
Roger French OBE, managing director of the Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company.

Confirmed panelists are:

• Chris Baker, head of economic and social engagement, University of Brighton
• Gilly Bartrip, area director for Sussex, SEEDA
• Phil Jones, managing director, Wired Sussex
• Scott Marshall, director of culture and enterprise, Brighton & Hove City Council
• Tony Mernagh, chief executive, Brighton & Hove Business Forum
• Julie Stanford, president, Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce
• Chief Inspector Laurence Taylor, Neighbourhood Policing Teams Brighton & Hove Division, Sussex Police

NOTE: Booking for this event is essential. Due to the generosity of our sponsors, this event is free to attend.

Thanks to our sponsors: Brighton & Hove Business Forum, University of Brighton, Cardens Accountants, The Argus