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Chichester Business July–December 2017

The voice of Chichester business www.chichestercci.org.uk

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Welcome

IN THIS ISSUE...

Chichester Business July–December 2017

04–07 Events programme: July–December 2017 08 Why your business should be on maps

The voice of Chichester business www.chichestercci.org.uk

10 What is Speed Networking?

Cover image: The Guildhall, Photograph by Tim Mulkern

11 Member Profile: Samara Stanton, TSE Productions 12 Free Business Support 14 Building Business Opportunity in Chichester

15 Welcome to our new members

Want to contribute?

Members are invited to send their editorial to: Chichester Chamber of Commerce and Industry 82 North Street Chichester PO19 1LQ Phone: 01243 531765 Mobile: 07796 950054 Email: office@chichestercci.org.uk Web: www.chichestercci.org.uk CB Magazine is the magazine of Chichester Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Published bi-annually it is distributed to the membership of CCCI and surrounding local businesses.

Editorial: Chichester Chamber of Commerce and Industry Branding and design: TM Design | timmulkerndesign.co.uk Printing: Express printing | expessprintingltd.co.uk

Welcome to the latest issue of Chichester Business – the Chamber’s bi-annual publication featuring local business stories alongside all the details of our action-packed events programme.

The last six months have seen us launch our new ‘Chichester Business Breakfast’ in partnership with Chichester College.

The feedback has been fantastic and we have had several sessions sell-out in advance. As Vice-Principal of the College, I am immensely proud to see our students catering and serving breakfast to over 80 people and learning the skills that will help them get a job. The breakfast programme continues into the second half of the year with speakers including Spirit FM’s Managing Director, Sally Austin and Andrew Holder from The Bank of England. My advice is to book early to guarantee your space!

Our monthly networking meetings also go from strength to strength. I always enjoy the opportunity to visit the offices/ bases of our hosts which have seen us move from Westgate Leisure Centre to the University of Chichester and Irwin Mitchell. Over the next six months, we’ll have the opportunity to visit Chichester Cathedral, The Prebendal School and The Academy, Selsey. One of the highlights of these meetings is always the opportunity to welcome new members and I think that the diversity of our membership base is testament to the inclusivity and zest of our Chamber; having members spanning sole traders through SMEs and Corporates and covering the public, private and third sectors is something that I think benefits us all and contributes to our ability to truly represent the voice of Chichester businesses. It is my personal commitment to continue to grow the membership of the Chamber through this approach.

I am also delighted that the Chamber is continuing with its support for the Chichester Business Improvement District (BID). We share a joint commitment to making Chichester a great place to live, work and do business. Through collaboration with the BID, Visit Chichester and other local groups, we can ensure that we are championing the issues that matter to our members and that benefit the wider economy. Our relationships with the local authorities and Local Enterprise Partnership remain strong and we are frequently consulted on our members’ views on issues around infrastructure, economic development, skills and business development.

I hope to see you at one of our events – I am particularly looking forward to the ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour at Tangmere Airfield Nurseries – who grow a staggering 65 million peppers each year – and all from Chichester!

Julie Kapsalis Chair, Chichester Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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The voice of Chichester business chichestercci.org.uk EVENTS: JULY

JULY

Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting

Behind the Scenes - Tangmere Airfield Nurseries

Date: Venue:

Time: Cost:

Monday 3 July Tangmere Airfield Nurseries, City Fields Way, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2FT 5.00pm – 7.00pm Members only £10

The next time you pick up a pepper from a local supermarket shelf, stop and ponder this thought. The UK’s largest pepper farm, Tangmere Airfield Nurseries, is right here in Chichester, growing a staggering 65 million peppers each year!

Join us for a tour of the most modern glasshouse facilities in the UK and find out more about how pepper growers are leading the way in farming innovation – and even generate electricity for 10,500 local homes. There’ll also be an opportunity for networking and a demo of BBQ dishes you can taste and create at home.

Networking Charity Golf Day with Bognor Regis Chamber of Commerce in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice

Date: Thursday 6 July Venue: Chichester Golf Club, Hunston,

Chichester PO20 1AX Time: 8am–3/4pm Cost: Members £35 | Non-members £40.

A fantastic opportunity to network with our neighbours and play the challenging Cathedral Course at Chichester Golf Club, whilst raising funds for local charity St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Why not invite staff or bring clients to enjoy their charity golf day with coffee & a bacon sandwich on arrival, 18 holes of golf on the challenging Cathedral Golf Course followed by a one course meal in the marquee giving you the opportunity to network with Bognor Regis Chamber. Includes raffle, competitions with great prizes on offer and lots of networking to take advantage of.

Date: Monday 10 July Venue: Fishbourne Roman Palace, Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester PO19 3QR Time: 6.00pm – 8.15pm Cost: Members FREE | Non-members, join us at two of our evening meetings as a guest and see how it works for you.

Fishbourne Roman Palace is part of the Sussex Archaeological Society, an independent charity working to look after and share the history of Sussex with many thousands of people every year.

Join us at our regular Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting, including a presentation.

Prize kindly donated by: Pink Spaghetti PA Services

The Chichester Business Breakfast in conjunction with Chichester College

Date: Wednesday 12 July Venue: Chichester College, Westgate Fields,

Chichester PO19 1SB Time: 7.30am–9.00am Cost: Members £11.25

Non-members £12.50.

The monthly breakfast provides a friendly, relaxed and informative environment for local businesses to network and improve your business profile locally, with guest speaker Sally Austin, Spirit FM.

Places must be booked in advance for all our events at: www.chichestercci.org.uk

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EVENTS : AUGUST-OCTOBER

AUGUST

The Chichester Business Breakfast in conjunction with Chichester College

Speed Networking with our Neighbours Worthing & Adur, Brighton & Hove, Bognor Regis and Sussex Chambers of Commerce

Date: Wednesday 2 August Venue: Hilton Avisford Park Hotel,

Yapton Lane, Walberton,

Arundel BN18 0LS Time: 12pm–2.30pm Cost: Members: £24

Non-Members: £30

Includes a buffet lunch CCCI in conjunction with Worthing & Adur, Brighton, Bognor Regis Chambers of Commerce and Sussex Chamber invite companies from all sectors to explore new opportunities and contacts. Using an innovative format of seated 3-way speed networking, this event is both invaluable and great fun!

Date: Wednesday 13 September Venue: Chichester College, Westgate Fields,

Chichester PO19 1SB Time: 7.30am–9.00am Cost: Members £12

Non-members £13.

The monthly breakfast provides a friendly, relaxed and informative environment for local businesses to network and improve your business profile locally, with guest speaker.

OCTOBER Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting

SEPTEMBER Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting

Date: Monday 11 September Venue: Vicars Hall, Chichester Cathedral Enterprises, Chichester PO19 1EH Time: 6.00pm – 8.15pm Cost: Members FREE | Non-members, join us at two of our evening meetings as a guest and see how it works for you.

Join us at our regular Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting, including a presentation.

Prize kindly donated by: Fandango Digital

Date: Monday 9 October Venue: The Prebendal School, 52-55 West St, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1RT Time: 6.00pm – 8.15pm Cost: Members FREE | Non-members, join us at two of our evening meetings as a guest and see how it works for you.

We are delighted to be returning to The Prebendal School on West Street in the heart of Chichester. The Prebendal is a thriving coed independent day and boarding school for children aged 3-13 and is the oldest school in Sussex dating back to the foundation of Chichester Cathedral.

Prize kindly donated by: Le Salon Du Chocolat

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The voice of Chichester business chichestercci.org.uk EVENTS : OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

The Chichester Business Breakfast in conjunction with Chichester College

NOVEMBER Speed Networking with our Neighbours – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce supported by Chichester College

Date: Wednesday 11 October Venue: Chichester College, Westgate Fields,

Chichester PO19 1SB Time: 7.30am–9.00am Cost: Members £12

Non-members £13.

The monthly breakfast provides a friendly, relaxed and informative environment for local businesses to network and improve your business profile locally, with guest speaker.

Date: Tuesday 7 November Venue: Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester PO19 1SB Time: 3.00pm – 5.30pm Cost: Members £20 | Non-members £25 including afternoon tea Make new contacts quickly, expand your business, have fun!

Always a hit and back by popular demand… We are pleased to invite you to this cross-border Chamber event for 2017 which offers networking with a difference at a new venue.

Business Supper Club with Chichester BID

Chichester and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce will bring together companies from all sectors to enable them to explore new business opportunities and build many new contacts, and we are delighted to be able to showcase venue hosts Chichester College and their Café 19 and 64 Restaurant and Bar, the newly refurbished training restaurants.

Using an innovative format of seated 3-way targeted speed networking, together with social networking and a networking wall to share information on what as a business you are looking for and can provide, this event will prove both invaluable and great fun!

Come along and give it a try, bring plenty of business cards for sharing and arrive early, you won’t be disappointed!

Afternoon tea refreshments provided.

Date: Thursday 19 October Venue: Lemongrass, 5-6 St Pancras,

Chichester PO19 7SJ Time: 5.45pm–8.00pm Cost: Members & BID Levy Payers £18.50

Non-members £20.00 An opportunity to socialise and network with businesses from the City Centre and district wide, in a relaxed and informal environment over a delicious Thai meal. At great value for a set starter and main course. No speakers, no pressure!

Bottle of bubbly prize draw kindly donated by Peter Wild Wealth Management.

Contemporary Watercolours - Originals or Prints Artist quality Giclée Prints available as mounted and framed images or canvas prints. Also Greetings Cards

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EVENTS : NOVEMBER-DECEMBER

The Chichester Business Breakfast in conjunction with Chichester College

DECEMBER Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday 8 November Venue: Chichester College, Westgate Fields,

Chichester PO19 1SB Time: 7.30am–9.00am Cost: Members £12

Non-members £13.

The monthly breakfast provides a friendly, relaxed and informative environment for local businesses to network and improve your business profile locally. Guest speaker Andrew Holder, The Bank of England will be discussing the economic forecast. There will be plenty of opportunity for members to ask questions and for you to air your comments and concerns on the current economic situation over a delicious English breakfast.

Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting - AGM

Date: Monday 13 November Venue: Chichester College, Westgate Fields,

Chichester PO19 1SB Time: 6.00pm–8.15pm Cost: Members FREE | Non-members, join us

at two of our evening meetings as a

guest and see how it works for you.

Join us at our Monthly Meeting with opportunities for networking and AGM Chamber updates.

Prize kindly donated by: UHY Hacker Young

Date: Monday 11 December Venue: The Academy Selsey, School Lane,

Selsey, Chichester PO20 9EH Time: 6.00pm–8.15pm Cost: Members FREE | Non-members, join us

at two of our evening meetings as a

guest and see how it works for you.

Join us at our regular Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting, including a presentation.

Prize kindly donated by: Mail Boxes Etc.

The Chichester Business Breakfast in conjunction with Chichester College

Date: Wednesday 13 December Venue: Chichester College, Westgate Fields,

Chichester PO19 1SB Time: 7.30am–9.00am Cost: Members £12

Non-members £13.

The monthly breakfast provides a friendly, relaxed and informative environment for local businesses to network and improve your business profile locally, with guest speaker.

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The voice of Chichester business chichestercci.org.uk DIGITAL MARKETING EVENTS

Why your business should be on Maps Are you a local business or organisation relying on local trade?

Do customers, clients or visitors come to your premises?

If you have answered yes to either of these questions, it is important to add your business to online maps.

Most of us turn to a smartphone, tablet or computer to get information these days. It’s convenient and quick. This includes the move away from using traditional printed maps to find a location and get directions. It also extends to using our phones while we’re on the go, to look for local cafés, shops, petrol stations and so on.

But, the navigation service in Apple Maps is used three times as often as Google Maps on iPhones and iPads.

Ultimately, Google Maps is the biggest player, but don’t forget to add your business to Apple Maps and Bing Maps too. Apple Maps is the default for iPhones and other Apple products. Not forgetting Bing, which still holds around 10% of UK market share.

Google doesn’t divulge its Map usage data, but of the three main Maps providers, it is estimated that market share is approximately:

How Maps can help your business

Google Maps: 68%

Potential customers searching for, say, restaurants in their locality, will open Maps on their phone and find that you are close by. A new customer for you!

Apple Maps: 22%

On search engine results pages, map listings come at or near the top, so straight away your business is visible.

It is free to add your business to online maps, so don’t miss out on the benefits to your organisation.

Google, Bing and Apple Maps

For more information, call the Fandango Digital team on 01243 200444 or email hello@fandangodigital.co.uk

According to the most recent data available, Google Maps is the third most downloaded iOS app in the Apple App Store.

Bing Maps: 10%

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Degree Apprenticeships at the University of Chichester

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Degree apprenticeships bring together the best of vocational training and higher education and enable apprentices to combine University study with valuable ‘on the job’ training. The University of Chichester offers the Digital Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship and Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship.

Bringing new dynamics to established groups Companies also find they benefit with new ideas from apprentices. David Gayler, HR Manager at Sussex Healthcare said: “We are enjoying having someone who asks the ‘why do we do it that way?’ question, who compares theory with practice and who is bringing a new dynamic to an established group.”

Stephani degree apprentice at Sussex Healthcare agrees: “My degree allows me to understand and then suggest improvements to the systems currently in use and how they are maintained, and be able to present reasoning behind the choices with clarity and confidence.”

Meanwhile, apprentices are benefitting from gaining a degree while acquiring valuable work experience, earning a salary and avoiding paying any fees. Alexander Dagg of SSE chose the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree apprenticeship because of the “ability to develop his career as well as his academic qualifications”.

James Seden-Smith Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprentice at Red River Software found that the recurring advice was “Do a year in industry - it’s what employees look for” and he decided that a degree apprenticeship offered “four years in industry, alongside a degree and would give me a huge advantage against my peers when applying for future jobs.”

The first group of apprentices began the Digital Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship in September 2016 and both apprentices and employers are already seeing the benefits of this way of training and developing staff. Companies that have employed one or more apprentices are finding that is it a great way to attract talent, shape them to the needs of their business and to make sure that their skills are current and relevant.

Red River Software MD Simon Pringle explained: “We were suffering from the usual skills shortage and wanted to be able to train people our own way. Via this route we get to do that and the apprentices quickly become very talented. For us there hasn’t been a time when they haven’t been working on a commercial project, which is very beneficial to the company. In the digital sector this is the most positive step towards addressing the skills shortage in my memory.”

‘Breath of fresh air’ Businesses agree that working with the University is a positive experience. “Dealing with the team at Chichester really is like a breath of fresh air! Everyone is approachable and easy to contact I couldn't praise them more highly” said David Gayler, HR Manager at Sussex Healthcare, whilst Lead Developer at Communications Agency NLS, Jamie Scott, said “Everyone we’ve dealt with at the University has been extremely helpful in making sure that the scheme was right for us, finding the perfect candidate and continuing to support us and answer any questions we have had during the programme.”

Find out more: Find out about the University of Chichester’s degree apprenticeships at www.chi.ac.uk/apprentice.

Interested businesses should get in touch at business@chi.ac.uk.

Developing People, Developing Business

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The voice of Chichester business chichestercci.org.uk NETWORKING

What is Speed Networking?

Not to be confused with speed dating(!), speed networking provides you with the opportunity to meet a lot of other businesses in a short space of time. Using an innovative 3-way format, the events are both invaluable and great fun.

How to be prepared?

Your approach will need to be very targeted in the time frame – so prepare your introduction in advance.

It’s thirsty work, so accept the water on offer. and bring plenty of business cards!

How does it work?

The room is set with clusters of three chairs numbered 1-3.

You choose a number and maintain it for the duration of the speed networking. Number 1 moves clockwise around the room, number 2 moves anti-clockwise and number 3 remains static (the favourite seat!). Where there are two delegates attending from one business they should choose a different number to ensure that they are moving in the opposite direction. Every 3 minutes a whistle is blown and numbers 1 and 2 move onto the next group. You should move on promptly and follow up during the social networking if a match or interest has been identified.

It may not be possible in the time to network with everyone, however further and follow-up networking, together with targeted information on the networking wall, may be enjoyed during and after refreshments.

SPEED NETWORKING WITH OUR NEIGHBOURS Worthing & Adur, Brighton & Hove, Bognor Regis and Sussex Chambers of Commerce Wednesday 2nd August at Hilton Avisford Park Hotel, Yapton Lane, Walberton, Arundel BN18 0LS. See page 5 for more details.

SPEED NETWORKING WITH OUR NEIGHBOURS! With Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Tuesday 7th November at Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester PO19 1SB See page 6 for more details.

Visit www.chichestercci.org.uk to book your place

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MEMBER PROFILE

Samara Stanton

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TSE Productions Award winning live event production company TSE Productions are proud of their creative roots that set them apart from the competition and sees clients returning to them year on year.

Business owners Samara Stanton and John Thompson, both began their careers as professional performers working in London’s West End and for top music artists before embarking on business careers and collaborating their skills to become producers of live events and theatrical productions.

With their artistic careers leading them into the events world they identified that the dedication, good preparation, customer appreciation and reliability required to be successful performers are all essential qualities needed for producing top quality events. Utilising their knowledge and experience they applied this to the working ethos of TSE, only accepting the very best for their clients!

This has stood them in good stead with them being awarded contracts in recent years with The Houses of Parliament, leading hair product companies Goldwell and L’Oreal and Scandinavian cruise lines, Tallink Silja and Viking line.

“We are an innovative company who simplify the process by managing all the creative, logistical and technical elements needed to deliver a high-quality event or production.”

Samara Stanton says “We are really proud to have worked on some unique events with top brand names delivering every aspect with creative flare and precision. Our creative backgrounds mean our emphasis is always on the final product and quality is the defining principle in all our work. Having recently expanded our team it allows us to offer a diverse range of skills and keep all event requirements under one roof, which in turn allows us to offer very competitive rates.”

TSE Productions provide a complete event package for their clients covering event management, logistics, technical production, stage set design and build and entertainment.

Embracing exceptional When your business is growing at the same rate as your family, time becomes a luxury few can afford. Whether it’s business or personal or perhaps both, our teams of industry leading experts take the time to understand exactly what it is you need.

We will work with you to respond to what’s happening now, and plan for what will happen next; leaving you time to enjoy what matters most to you.

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The voice of Chichester business chichestercci.org.uk BUSINESS SUPPORT

Free Business Support "Gayle Dixon at Chichester Chamber of Commerce introduced us to Amanda Geel from the Business Navigator. Amanda very quickly referred us to Coast to Capital’s Business Growth Grant. Amanda was a tremendous support explaining in detail the funders requirements, and for us to prepare a robust application and business plan.

Coast to Capital’s Business Navigator Growth Hub is a free and impartial service that offers all businesses from prestarts to large businesses, information, advice and guidance, necessary to help grow your business.

Your local Business Navigators are, Amanda Geel and Ryan Davies, who cover the West Sussex Coastal and Rural areas.

Amanda recently assisted Kiwi Recruitment secure a business grant. Brendon Cook, MD of Kiwi Recruitment was happy to share his story.

Kiwi Recruitment is an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in temporary and permanent vacancies, trading in Chichester. “I started the company in November 2014, growing the business to a team of 7. 2017 started well for us – we moved into new and larger premises at 27-28 Southgate Chichester, and were nominated for 3 Business Awards!

Brendon went on to to say, "Before we moved to the new premises we were using serviced offices in Chichester. As the team was growing, we were fast running out of space and desperately needed to acquire bigger premises. We had found the perfect office space but it needed a lot of refurbishment and set about finding investment.

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"She reviewed our application and gave us her honest opinion and advice ‘how we could improve our application to help increase our chances and receive the funding we needed’.

During the process, Amanda gave us a lot of constructive feedback and guidance, which we believe was critical to us having been awarded the grant. The grant enabled us to move and continue to grow our business, in the ideal office.

We wouldn’t have been awarded the Grant without Amanda’s help. She was professional and honest, giving us the constructive feedback we needed” kiwirecruitment.co.uk

Growing your business?

If you’re looking to expand or grow your business invest in a new project - or diversify, there are a few business grants available, (subject to eligibility and your requirements meeting the funders’ criteria).

Search the Business Navigator web site for grants and funding available in the Chichester District – it’s a simple four click process. www.c2cbusiness.org.uk Or call Amanda or Ryan, who can help fill all your business needs. T: 0800 977 4146 E: info@c2cbusiness.org.uk, or visit: www.c2cbusiness.org.uk

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SERVICES

Getting the most from your business water The opening of the English water market is great news for business customers.

With deregulation, you are no longer restricted to buying from your local water board or wholesaler.

Castle Water is the UK’s leading independent water retailer. Our business was set up in response to market deregulation which first took place in Scotland in 2008. Our aim is to transform how you buy business water.

Having established a strong foothold in Scotland, we acquired the business customers of Thames Water and Portsmouth Water in 2016. Today, Castle Water supply hundreds of thousands of businesses, charities and public bodies throughout England and Scotland.

We make it easier to get the water you need. We make life simpler and more cost effective by offering services

such as consolidated billing and direct debit payments. Plus, our customer services are all based in-house and delivered in the UK. We can provide water retail services to any type or size of organisation. We have expertise of working in hard to reach areas, ranging from dispersed rural sites to high density urban environments. Furthermore, our range of additional services will help you to drive efficiency, save money and deliver business success.

the local Account Manager covering Chichester and the surrounding areas.

Tamzin has extensive knowledge of the water industry and the local area.

To discuss your business water needs, find out more about us, and get assistance in switching to Castle Water please contact Tamzin on 07538 581666.

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We have skilled account management teams in each locality, working directly with you to build a solid understanding of your business needs. Tamzin Hall is

4 Canon Lane A beautiful, eight bedroom house in the historic Cathedral grounds A stay at 4 Canon Lane offers the convenience of a city centre location within the tranquil setting of the Cathedral precincts. An ideal location from which to explore the historic city of Chichester with its beautiful Cathedral, galleries and shops.

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The voice of Chichester business chichestercci.org.uk BID

Building business opportunity and security of our City has to now work even harder in the event of reduced numbers of ‘bobbies on the beat’.

With an 82% majority vote (last November) in favour of Chichester retaining a Business Improvement District, April 1st saw the start of the second term of the Chichester BID, 2017-2022. The BID2 team of Charlotte, Jeanette and Colin is looking forward to five years of opportunity to build business support in Chichester City Centre.

Key targets are to keep Chichester thriving and current, supporting efforts to raise conversion rates at the till and access to buyers for our professional services.

This cannot happen without strong partnerships, starting with our 750 members of course, but also including organisations like the Chamber. The two organisations have long shared office space and it is hoped to strengthen this partnership under BID2, building new opportunities together for growth and skills among our entrepreneurs in the service and commercial sectors.

Teaming up with ChiBAC (Chichester Businesses Against Crime) was the unsung success of BID1 as far as our shops and pubs were concerned, and this important relationship for the safety

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) were set up in 2004 to fund the context in which business takes place, ideally focusing on the visitor economy and business growth. But while the private sector have control of this investment, policy has remained firmly with the public authorities and this gives rise to much frustration across the business community.

Key targets are to keep Chichester thriving and current, supporting efforts to raise conversion rates at the till and access to buyers for our professional services.

In an effort to influence public policy development on behalf of all members, the BID2 team is building a more collaborative relationship with our three local authorities. This has already led to the District Council matching our members’ financial contribution to the renewal of Visit Chichester.

This investment has allowed Chichester BID’s marketing budget to be doubled to promote the City Centre to the outside world through a new agreement with a revitalized Visit Chichester, our destination management organisation, to put Chichester firmly on the visitor map.

Colin Hicks, Chairman

OBSERVER & GAZETTE BUSINESS AWARDS 2017

Congratulations

MEDIUM BUSINESS Q Hair & Beauty

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY Talks at Six

BUSINESS PERSONALITY Dawn Lawrence Q Hair & Beauty

GREEN BUSINESS Marco Polo Intercontinental Ltd (Eco For Life)

to Chichester Chamber of Commerce & Industry Award winners!

INNOVATION Marco Polo Intercontinental Ltd (Eco For Life) Highly Commended Drapers Yard

SMALL BUSINESS fiftypointeight Architecture + Interiors

EMPLOYEE/TEAM OF THE YEAR The Novium Museum & Chichester Tourist Information Centre

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NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to our new members Barclays Bank plc barclays.co.uk/ business-banking

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Brandbalm Marketing brandbalm.com

Emma Hart Discover Your Future

Fandango Digital fandangodigital.co.uk

Fish Lead Generation fishleadgeneration.co.uk

Instant Mailing Services Ltd instantmailingservices.co.uk

Investment Solutions Wealth Management investment-solutions.co.uk

KB Training & Development kbdevelopment.co.uk

Landlink Estates landlinkestates.co.uk

Mail Boxes Etc. mbe.co.uk/chichester

Nestor Advisors nestoradvisors.com

Oyster Logistics and Removals oysterremovals.co.uk

CCCI why join?

Give your business the competitive edge locally:

Profile Training profile-training.com

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 Raise your business profile by using Chamber PR and marketing opportunities  Use our free monthly meetings to network and be introduced to key contacts  Be part of the ‘voice of Chichester business’ and join forces to lobby on key local issues  Enjoy free and discounted training and workshops

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TSE Productions tseproductions.co.uk

 Keep up-to-date with Chichester Chamber events and business news with a free copy of the Chichester Business magazine  Provide benefits for your staff using Chamber membership offers www.chichestercci.org.uk/join