NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 21st May
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:   QE 11 Room, The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5WU
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

This event is kindly sponsored by Dollop Creative

dollop is a tight-knit pool of crispy-fresh, but perfectly seasoned freelance talent. Designers, writers, code crackers – the tip-top, smartest heads, hearts and hands in the business. All handpicked and herded into one (virtual) place. With a single point of contact oiling all the parts to make your life as easy as a self-baking pie.

Dollop Creative are offering all attendees a free website review! 

Every review comes with a goody bag of recommended actions to get your website pulling its weight in pixels. Plus, there's no salesy follow-up emails. It's yours to do what you want with.

Click here to request your free website review

www.dollopcreative.co.uk

Please note, there will be photography at this event, please speak to a member of the Chamber Team if you don't want to be photographed. 

NETWORKING EVENT
Coffee & Connections at BizSpace

Join us for a relaxed networking morning in partnership with BizSpace. This informal event brings together BizSpace tenants and Chamber members for an easy-going chance to connect, chat, and share ideas over tea, coffee, and pastries.

There’s no set agenda or presentations, just time and space to meet new contacts, catch up with familiar faces and start conversations that might lead to future collaboration. 

Date: Wednesday 27th May 
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: BizSpace Littlehampton, Courtwick Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7TL
This event is free to attend

The Official Adur & Worthing Business Awards Launch event

The Adur & Worthing Business Awards are back!

We’re delighted to announce the return of the Adur & Worthing Business Awards for 2026, celebrating the outstanding businesses, organisations and individuals across our local area.

Join sponsors, judges and fellow business leaders as we officially launch the 2026 awards. The Adur & Worthing Business Awards champion innovation, resilience, growth and excellence across all sectors, shining a spotlight on the incredible work taking place right here in Adur and Worthing.

Date: Tuesday 2nd June 
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm 
Venue: Hill Barn Golf Club, Hill Barn Lane, Worthing BN14 9QF
This event is free to attend. Registration is essential. 

Please note, numbers are strictly limited to maximum of 2 people per company.

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 and always have a variety of business sizes and industries attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 5th June
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Speed Networking 

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to expand your business connections! Speed Networking is a simple way to rapidly grow your connections and meet as many new business people as you can in two hours! 

Structured networking in a fun and friendly way!

Date: Wednesday 10th June 
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Venue: Worthing Football Club (1886 Lounge), Woodside Road, Worthing, Sussex, BN14 7HQ
Price: Members & Worthing Football Club Sponsors: £15 + VAT 
Non-Members: £25 + VAT

Thank you to Worthing Football Club for being the venue sponsor for this event 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made one week in advance of the event

Please note there will be photography at this event

CHAMBER TRAINING ACADEMY
Masterclass: Finance for the Non-Finance Professional 

Course details:  The course will aim to breakdown and explain the various aspects of accountancy in business for the non financial person. More often than not business owners are shown a set of company accounts or management accounts and don’t understand what they are looking at let alone, what they are signing off on. We will go through the various key aspects including the Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Management Accounts, Budgets and Cashflows. The aim will be simplify things and explain the terminology so that you feel more comfortable looking at figures.

Who is it for: Business owners and anyone involved in the financial side of running a business.   

What will I get out of it? By the end of the seminar you will have a clear understanding of financial statements and hopefully some useful tips to make things easier for you moving forward. You will also get a chance to ask any questions that you may have, no matter how trivial you think it may be. The chances are if you are thinking it, someone else is as well. Feel free to submit any specific items you want covered before the event and we will incorporate it for you.

Who is it by: Laura Clark from Galloways Accounting in Worthing. Laura has worked in accountancy for 13 years after having completed her degree in Accountancy and Finance. Laura is a fully qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holds her practicing certificate which allows her to fully manage her portfolio of clients.    

Disclaimer: The notes, commentary, and comments made at or contained in this training course are personal to the Trainer and are not intended to be tailored to any particular factual situation. They are not intended to be representative of the Chambers view or opinion on any particular matter nor is the training intended to stand on its own. The Trainer and the Chamber cannot accept any responsibility for loss or consequential loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a  result of the material in this training course, its accompanying notes or comments made during the training whether by the trainer or any other party whether purporting to speak on the Chamber’s behalf or otherwise.

Cancellation Policy: Please note, cancellation must be made 7 days before event

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 18th June
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:   QE 11 Room, The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5WU
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

Please note, there will be photography at this event, please speak to a member of the Chamber Team if you don't want to be photographed. 

NETWORKING EVENT 
Joint Networking with Arun, Worthing & Adur 

We’re thrilled to be bringing back another event in partnership with Arun Business Partnership, to help you build stronger business connections along the coast. It’s a great opportunity to connect with the business community across Arun, Worthing and Adur, widen your network and discover shared opportunities along the coast.

Date: Tuesday 30th June 5pm – 7pm
Venue: Worthing Hockey Club, The Angmering School, Station Road, Angmering BN16 4HH
In partnership with: Worthing & Adur Chamber and Arun Business Partnership
This event is free to attend 

AI: What It Means for Your Work, Your Business, and What Comes Next

This July, WorthingDigital and The Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce present "AI: What It Means for Your Work, Your Business, and What Comes Next", supported by Adur & Worthing Councils.

We’ll bring you two practical talks and a panel discussion exploring what AI really means for your work and your business right now.

Date: Wednesday 1st July
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Town Hall Worthing

To book your place please visit : AI: What It Means for Your Work, Your Business, and What Comes Next – SussexDigital

AI for Small Business — Practical Tools You Can Use This Week. Anjani Sharma – AI Transformers

If you’ve been hearing a lot about AI but aren’t quite sure what it actually means for your business, this session is for you. It takes a straightforward, no-nonsense look at how SMEs are already using AI to save time, improve customer experience, and grow without adding headcount. With live demos, practical tools, and a simple framework to help you get started, you’ll leave with ideas you can actually use, not just theory.

Will AI Take Your Job? Dominic Messenger – Technology Matters

AI is already changing how we work, but not always in the ways people expect. This session takes a straight-talking look at what’s actually happening on the ground, from freelancers and small teams using AI to extend their reach, through to the bigger shifts in how organisations make decisions and manage risk. It’s practical, honest, and designed to leave you with a clearer sense of where you fit in an AI-shaped world.

Panel Discussion

Our speakers Anjani and Dominic will be joined by Simon Millier, Head of Technology & Design at Adur and Worthing Councils and Mark Ford, WorthingDigital founder and Digital Transformation Consultant, to answer your questions on AI and how it will affect you.

Our Speakers:

Anjani is an AI consultant and founder of AI Transformers, a Brighton-based consultancy specialising in AI adoption, voice and chat automation, and workflow integration for small and medium-sized businesses. With hands-on expertise across AI product development, no-code implementation, and intelligent voice agents, Anjani helps organisations identify practical, high-impact AI solutions tailored to their needs.

Dominic Messenger is a technology leader and data platform architect with over two decades of experience delivering large-scale data and cloud programmes across public and private sectors. He has led national-scale initiatives, designing and implementing platforms that integrate complex data landscapes and support critical operations. As founder of multiple organisations, he focuses on building data capability within organisations, not dependency on external providers. His work increasingly centres on creating AI-ready data foundations, enabling organisations to adopt advanced analytics and AI safely and effectively while improving decision-making, reducing risk, and accelerating the path from data to insight.

Doors open at 18:30, talks will begin at 19:00

WorthingDigital is part of SussexDigital

Please note, there will be photography at this event, please speak to a member of the Chamber Team if you don't want to be photographed. 

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 and always have a variety of business sizes and industries attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 3rd July 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 9th July
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:   QE 11 Room, The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5WU
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

Please note, there will be photography at this event, please speak to a member of the Chamber Team if you don't want to be photographed. 

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 and always have a variety of business sizes and industries attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 7th August
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 3rd September
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:   QE 11 Room, The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5WU
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

Please note, there will be photography at this event, please speak to a member of the Chamber Team if you don't want to be photographed. 

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 and always have a variety of business sizes and industries attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 4th September 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

BETTER BUSINESS SHOW
Stand Bookings 

For 12 years, the Worthing & Adur Chamber B2B Expo has built a reputation as the go to event for local businesses. With buzzing footfall, high quality networking and unbeatable stand prices. It's your opportunity to get seen, get connected and grow.

Whether you're launching, scaling, or simply want to stay visible, our business exhibition puts you in front of the right people. This event is a powerful opportunity to grow your visibility, build local partnerships, and connect with new customers.

Prize Freeze: We are pleased to announce that this year the Better Business Show stands are on a price freeze. Meaning we haven't increased any of the stand prices this year, in order to support businesses, especially during these tricky times! 

Stand Packages:
Early bird rate closes 19th June 2026 

Table, chairs & electricity: Please note, tables, chairs and electricity are only available as a pre order. We will not have access to any additional table and chairs on the day.  You can hire them when booking your stand, please see booking form.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the organisers Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited. In the event of cancellation by an exhibitor the cancellation fees are as follows:

• 30% if you cancel 6 months before the event
• 70% if you cancel 3 months before the event
• 100% if you cancel 6 weeks before the event

The Better Business Show 

Bigger, Better, Stronger - Together 
Register today for this packed day!

Join the region’s must‑attend business event and meet hundreds of local decision‑makers, business owners and professionals, all under one roof.

Attendance is FREE so register now and be part of Worthing’s biggest B2B showcase.

The Better Business Show is the region’s must‑attend showcase of brilliant local businesses  your chance to meet and network with business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals. 

Whether you’re launching, scaling or simply staying visible, this is the one date to have in your diary. Come along, discover what’s on your doorstep and explore a brillant range of local businesses ,a great way to find new suppliers, services and ideas. 

Show up, be visible and strengthen your local presence. With hundreds of engaged attendees and a buzzing exhibition hall, it’s a powerful way to raise your profile simply by being in the room.

Date: Thursday 17th September
Time: 10am - 3pm 
Venue: Worthing Leisure Centre, Shaftesbury Ave, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing 
This event is free to attend 

Please note there will be photography at this event

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 and always have a variety of business sizes and industries attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 2nd October 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 8th October
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:   QE 11 Room, The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5WU
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

Please note, there will be photography at this event, please speak to a member of the Chamber Team if you don't want to be photographed. 

First Friday Networking

Join local businesses for a free networking event! 

First Friday is a networking event which is held on the First Friday of each month. These networking events have been going since 2009 and always have a variety of business sizes and industries attending each month. 

These events are organised by Tony Hedger from A&T Business Associates. and co-promoted by Worthing & Adur Chamber.

Date: Friday 6th November 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue: The Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ
This event is free to attend

Register in advance to let us know you're coming

NETWORKING EVENT
Chamber Hub: FREE monthly networking event 

Join fellow members for our popular Chamber Hub  networking session. 

This is a relaxed and informal networking session where you can meet like-minded businesses and build on your connections.

You will have the chance to introduce yourself and your business, dig a bit deeper with some more in depth conversations and get to know the attendees a little bit more. 

Date: Thursday 12th November 
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
Venue:   QE 11 Room, The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5WU
This event is free to attend

Non-members  - We encourage you to give us a try, you are welcome to attend 3 events before we ask that you join so you enjoy the full benefits the Chamber offers. 

Please note, there will be photography at this event, please speak to a member of the Chamber Team if you don't want to be photographed.