Latest News Articles from BHCC

36 Hours in Brighton by The New York Times

Admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:41:58 +0000

We have spotted an article on The New York Times website which details a great way to spend 36 hours in Brighton. For a link to the article click here.

Last call for entries for DiMAS 2008

lara-hockman — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:08:13 +0000

Firms urged to get into free city directory

lara-hockman — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:33:11 +0000

Companies in Brighton & Hove are being urged to register in the city's main business directory.

The Brighton & Hove Business Directory, reprinted next April, lists the good and services offered by 5000 firms, from sole traders to multi-nationals.

Entry is free, quick and simple.

Included in the directory are articles and advice on a range of topics on the local economy, skills, the workforce, sites, premises and where to access business support.

Vote for the DiMAS 'Argus People's Choice Awards'

lara-hockman — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:21:14 +0000

This year there were a staggering 145 entries for the DiMAS. Check out the shortlist here www.thedigitalmediaawards.co.uk/the-categories/shortlisted-entires/

Now you are invited to have your say by voting for the Argus People's Choice Award.

Buy local to protect local jobs

lara-hockman — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:06:45 +0000

Brighton & Hove City Council has launched a campaign to encourage residents to spend at least 50 per cent of their shopping budget locally during the credit crunch.

Your chance to question David Cameron

lara-hockman — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:09:00 +0000

This Friday, February 13th, Conservative leader David Cameron will be coming to the Old Market in Hove to answer your questions.

The event runs from 6:30pm and lasts for an hour. The event is free and open to all local residents, but advance booking is essential.

Email camerondirect@kemptownca.co.uk or call 01273 358300 and leave your full name, telephone number and postcode.

Help for city businesses

lara-hockman — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:53:21 +0000

Photo: Julie Stanford, President, Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce and Ted Kemble, Councillor for Enterprise, Brighton & Hove City Council launch the Business Lifebelt package.

Click on any of the events below to find out more about a specific Business Lifebelt event:

Local Foundation tops the £1 million mark

lara-hockman — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:20:52 +0000

Photo: Far left Florence Bowman and far right Mary Carruthers from Sussex Community Foundation, plus Carolyn Dando from American Express (left) handing cheque to Chrissy Thom and clients of The Clocktower Sanctuary.

Sussex Community Foundation recently celebrated giving out a total of £1million in grants with the handover of a £5,000 donation to Clock Tower Sanctuary in Brighton, on behalf of American Express.

The Chamber is running a survey for local retailers

peter-jenkins02 — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:17:56 +0000

BHCC Local Issues Group -- retail survey

We would like to know how all our members in retail, in fact all the retailers in the Brighton & Hove area, are faring at the moment. Particularly we'd like to find out what is working for their businesses and what is not. So that we can then feed back the best retail practices to the retailers in Brighton & Hove. We'd also like to find out where the Chamber can best help out too.

Wired Sussex awarded grant to support 100 internships with local media and content businesses

lara-hockman — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:24:46 +0000