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We have a diverse business community, all supporting each other, and there is absolutely a place for everyone� The old perception of a Chamber of Commerce being ‘old school stuffy suits’ is long gone� We are a truly vibrant and inclusive business community�

Worthing and Adur is firmly on the map as a great place to live, work and do business� As the local Chamber, we look at how we can continue to ensure we are a place where businesses thrive and people want to come to work�

It can be both exciting and tough being in business, often in equal measures� As a business owner, leader or manager, finding your people can make a huge difference� Having someone who’s been through, or is going through it will undoubtably reassure you that you aren’t alone in what can be a daunting landscape�

That’s why we do what we do� We’re essentially facilitators, enabling businesses to focus on what they do best� We make connections, help problem solve, promote the brilliant things our members do and advocate for the businesses of Worthing and Adur�

We are very involved with the Adur & Worthing Business Awards, which are now in their 15th year! They will be celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony on Friday 10th November at Worthing Pavilion� At the recent launch event Marnie Williams, owner of Flux Piercing Studio, commented on the impact that winning an award has had on her team and her business� Marnie said “it has really put us on the map in Worthing and opened so many doors we knew were there but didn’t know how to open� The team are incredibly proud and always show customers the award when they come in the studio!”� If you run a business in Worthing and Adur you should really consider entering� You can find out more at www.awbawards.com

Our Better Business Show, now its 10th year, celebrates the fantastic Worthing and Adur business community� We encourage business owners to think about exhibiting� Get yourself out there and raise your local profile� You will be among 100 exhibitors who are all there to support each other and showcase what they do� Some of the very best connections can be from your fellow exhibitors so don’t miss this chance to be part of the event� Last year we saw over 500 attendees through the door� This year we have Google Digital Garage exhibiting and running some informative, bite-size workshops� You can find out more about exhibiting at the Better Business Show on our website�

Worthing and Adur Chamber is always here to support businesses who are navigating the complexities of running a business in the current climate, you can get in touch with us by emailing info@worthingandadurchamber.co.uk or visit www.worthingandadurchamber.co.uk