EVENTS 2021
Join us for our new free monthly networking meetings. The meetings are open to all businesses, not just Chamber members.
Please ensure you are logged in for a 10am start
The Schedule:
10:00 – Welcome
10:10 – Networking
11:00 – Speaker presentation
11:20 – Questions
11:30 – Networking
11:45 – Close
After the Meeting:
To enable further networking, the details of those who attended will be circulated to the others at the meeting. (Please contact the Chamber if you do not wish your details to be made available.)
The Small Print:
Space is restricted to 50 people, so if you would like to book, then do so early, to avoid disappointment. The log-in details will be sent to attendees the day before.
Non-member special offer:
Any business that joins Lewes Chamber of Commerce as a result of attending this meeting, will get a 10% discount off the joining subscription.
Tuesday 7th September, 10am
PRESENTATION:
Dementia Friendly Lewes
This month’s presentation is by Alison Scutt of Lewes and District Dementia Action Alliance. She will be talking about “Making Lewes Dementia Friendly”. Those who are affected by dementia can find it especially hard when going into local shops, cafés, libraries, offices and so on. So, you will be able to find out how to make your business more accessible.
Tuesday 5th October, 10am
PRESENTATION:
Business in the Community
Thursday 28th October, 6.30pm
AGM – Members only
Come and hear how the Chamber has done over the last year, and what we intend to do going forward. Once the main meeting has been completed, there will be a “WELCOME BACK” social with wine and nibbles, giving you a chance to meet fellow Members.
Tuesday 2nd November, 10am
PRESENTATION: TBC
SAVE THE DATE
Lewes Late Night Shopping 2021. Thursday 2nd December. More details to follow.
Tuesday 7th December, 10am
PRESENTATION: TBC
Past presentations
Tuesday 2nd March, 10am
PRESENTATION:
Promoting Your Business
After nearly a year of on/off lock-downs, and the majority of businesses having to shut, it is more important than ever to get your business in front of potential customers.
We will be joined by Tim Cobb and James Dempster of Cobb PR to show us how we can promote our businesses effectively, both online and through traditional media.
Cobb PR has more than 20 years’ experience in PR and many of their team are former journalists, so they know what makes newsdesks tick, how to create a compelling story and how to deal with challenging situations.
Wednesday 2nd June, 2pm
Affilitated Chamber Networking
– Members Only event
With our plans to become affiliated to Sussex Chamber of Commerce well under way, we’re delighted to share with you this new FREE joint Chamber event.
Once you have reserved your place joining instructions will be forwarded to you the day prior to the webinar.
Please book your free place by emailing info@sussexchamberofcommerce.co.uk
Tuesday 6th April, 10am
PRESENTATION:
Mental Health & Well-being in the Workplace
This month’s presentation is by Jenny Day of Body Happy.
The presentation will include an overview of Mental Health & Well-being, how it benefits individuals and benefits to the employer in a workplace
Tuesday 6th July, 10am
PRESENTATION:
Student work experience and adult training
Mark Watts, Assistant Principal at East Sussex College (Lewes) will be talking about Student work experience, and adult training (for those looking to retrain for a new career, or for promotion within their current employment).
Tuesday 4th May, 10am
PRESENTATION:
The regeneration of the Phoenix site in Lewes
This month’s presentation is by Chelsea Renton. Director, Head of Communities at Human Nature.
Selected as the preferred bidder in February 2021, the presentation will include an update on the design and build of the North Street site in Lewes.
Tuesday 1st June, 10am
PRESENTATION:
Karen Dobres & Ini Umotong
Lewes Football Club
Lewes FC is the only football club in the world to pay its women’s team the same as its men’s one.
Hear from Karen how the Equality FC initiative came about and the clubs vision for the future. Ini will share what it’s like to be a female footballer and the commercial opportunities available at the club.