Latest grant updates, news and information for district businesses
Ebiz Newsletter from the Economic Development team
May 2017
Spread the word! We still do not reach all our district businesses - if you know someone who would like to hear about the what's going on, please forward this newsletter on.
West Sussex Business Expo
Thursday 25th May 10am-4pm at Fontwell Racecourse.
Join over 300 businesses at the region's biggest event for small to medium sized businesses, in this opportunity to network and grow your connections. The event showcases excellence in and around the region, and includes seminars and workshops for you to participate in. The event is free, click here for more details.
Chichester Vision is Progressing
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Chichester Vision consultation. We had a great response, capturing views from across all age groups, and from the visitor, residential, student and business communities. The results are now being analysed with the view to the finalised Vision being formally adopted in July. A delivery group will be established and will begin work in September.... watch this space!
Chamber events
Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting
at Chichester Golf Club, Hunston PO20 1AX
6pm – 8:15pm
The Chichester Business Breakfast
Chichester College, Westgate Fields
7.30am – 9.00am
For more information about Chamber events, please click here.
Changes to Business Rates
The Valuation Office Agency has reviewed business rates - you can check yours here. If your rateable value is below £12,000, you may be eligible for small business rate relief of 100%. You can get an estimate of your 2017-18 bill online here.
Business Grants!
The Council runs a grants programme and could be giving you money for your business! The Economic focus of the grant is to help viable start-up businesses and existing independent businesses to implement projects that:
- create jobs,
- help business to grow, and
- benefit the local economy.
If you would like to talk to our Funding Advisor, please ring 01243 534669. And read more about the Guidelines and Application Process here.
