Newhaven Chamber of Commerce
Working together in business & community
Welcome to the Newhaven Chamber of Commerce
Newhaven Chamber of Commerce is a business-led membership organisation and business networking group run for members by members. Our aim is to support the local business community and economy and to promote our members’ interests through:
Advice
With a permanent office based in Newhaven the Chamber offers up-to-date and independent advice to all it's members as well as information and advice on a variety of subjects.
Networking
The Chamber holds a range of opportunities to network and build business relationships – breakfast and lunch meetings; members’ evenings; sports and social events; training and seminars and many more.
Member Promotion
One of the many benefits of Chamber membership is the opportunity to offer discounts and special promotions through the Member to Member Discounts. The online business directory provides a free listing for all members. In addition, the twice-monthly newsletter carries regular advertising inserts.
Representation
The Chamber represents the local business community on a range of policy making to help make the business voice heard and to challenge policy development that might be detrimental to the trading environment.
Training & Seminars
Regular business support events are held throughout the year on a variety of topics using expert speakers and advisors from both the membership and from other regional organisations.
Breakfast Club
The Newhaven Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast Club meets weekly and is an excellent way to meet new customers and suppliers for your business. Although the meetings are structured they are friendly and informal with the emphasis on developing relationships to help each member's business interests.
Objectives
- to promote members businesses through regular networking meetings
- to generate business referrals for member businesses
- to learn about other member businesses
- to develop relationships with members to build goodwill and trust
- to increase awareness and membership of the Chamber
When and where
Woody's Bar & Grill
Every Wednesday 7.00am - 8.30am
Woody's Bar & Grill / Peacehaven Golf Club
Brighton Road
Newhaven
BN9 9UH
Telephone: 01273 515566
(Paul Boswell)
What is involved?
The members arrive at around 7am, meet for a chat and have tea or coffee, at 7:30am when everyone is seated and breakfast is served. Everyone is given the opportunity to give a 60 second presentation to the group about their business. Each week one member is given the opportunity to give a fuller 10 minute presentation if they wish, the list of members speaking for next few weeks is listed above.
Cost
Guests are very welcome and can pay for the breakfast on the day, £8.50 per breakfast. Full or continental breakfast is available. Regular members can pay by standing order at £36.85 per month.
Download a Breakfast Club application form (displayed in a new window)
Latest News & Events
Latest News
NCC Newsletter
Download and read the chamber's latest newsletter here >>
Town Centre Sign for Newhaven >>>
Chamber sponsors Young People's Achievers Award >>>
Poppy Appeal supported and extended >>>
Supporting women in business >>>
What's On
Newhaven Chamber Breakfast Club (Weekly every Wednesday) >>>
Social Networking in Business
(Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn). Presented by Sophie Mahir (Aleptis) & Richard Excell (Excell Design).
Thursday 18th March – Newhaven Enterprise Centre – 6pm. Free to members, £5.00 to non - members. >>>
Health & Safety
Presented by John Lawrence of Tennyson Suite.
Thursday 15th April – Newhaven Enterprise Centre – 6pm.
Free to members, £5.00 non-members. >>>
Newhaven Chamber of Commerce AGM
Tuesday 18th May – Newhaven Enterprise Centre – 6pm.
Invitation/nomination forms will be available at the beginning of April 2010 to all members via the chamber office. >>>
Newhaven Chamber Summer BBQ
Saturday 17th July – Woody’s Bar & Grill – Time TBC. >>>
For further information or to book your place please contact the chamber office on 01273 517544 or office@newhavenchamber.co.uk