Networking Groups

ABC Ashington Business Consortium
Ashington, West Sussex
Tel: 01903 893377 
Email: chris@biztrip.co.uk
www.abc-networking.co.uk/
Contact: Christine Gandy
Description: If you are looking for new customers, new suppliers or merely want to meet and chat with other business people to share experiences, talk about your recent successes or discuss mutual problems, come along to abc-networking.  This friendly group of local businesses meet once a fortnight for a breakfast meeting at the Mill House Hotel, Ashington.

Billingshurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Tel: 07984 959281
Email: secretary@billingshurstchamber.co.uk

Billingshurst Business Lunch Club
Tel: 01403 786788
Email: rogermoore@hsc.uk.net

BNI (Business Network International)
38 Hillside, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1NG
Tel: 07768 956 550
www.bnisussex.com
Vanguard Horsham – meets Wednesday (South Lodge Hotel, Horsham)
Winners (BNI) Horsham – meets Friday (South Lodge Hotel, Horsham)
Description: BNI is the most successful business networking and referral organisation in the world with 3,800 groups in 26 countries. Sussex has 26 groups (Chapters).  Horsham Chapter has a weekly breakfast meeting at 6.45am at South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding, where attendees are allowed 60 seconds to present thier business. Membership to BNI is selective, allowing only one member from each trade or profession to a Chapter. Horsham has vacancies in a few categories and welcomes visitors.

Business Builder Club 
Business Builder Club Ltd, 3 Kings Court, Horsham, West SussexRH13 5UR
Tel: 01403 259661. Email: greg@businessbuilderclub.co.uk
www.businessbuilderclub.co.uk
Contact: Greg Rhodes
Description: Started in 2006, the Business Builder Club has become firmly established as a key networking event in the calendar of local businesses. The events are designed for forward thinking, growth mode businesses to network in relaxed, sophisticated  venues free from all the pressures and rules of the more formal networking organisations. You can be as active or as passive as you like, no pressure, just a friendly relaxed environment. It's amazing what happens when you're relieved of the pressure to actively network. 

Business Intros
Welcome to Business Intros, (previously known as CashBack Networking) where it really pays to Network!
With this unique, new and inventive style of Business Networking, everybody gains. You make a referral to other members of the group and get paid for it upon completion. Resulting in lots of happy people. It really is a WinWin situation for all.
Horsham - 1st and 3rd Thursday each month 5 - 7pm
Crawley - 1st and 4 thursday each month 5 - 7pm
Tel: 01403 732929.  Email: becky@business.intros.com
www.business-intros.com

CADIA Gatwick Diamond Business Association
Tel: 01293 440088
www.gatwickdiamondbusiness.org.uk
The Gatwick Diamond Business Association (Cadia) has been the leading voice for business and commerce in Sussex and Surrey. Representing business across the South East, we provide a united voice to influence Local and Central Government issues.

Federation of Small Businesses
Unit 20, Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9LA
Tel: 01403 734257
Email: fsbr150@fsbdial.co.uk 
www.fsb.org.uk/
Contact: Judy O'Callaghan or Pat Edwards
Description: The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) was formed in 1974 and today is Britain's biggest business organisation with 210,000 members.  It exists to protect and promote the interests of the self-employed and all those who run their own businesses.  The FSB offers an unbeatable combination of benefits to members including access to a 24 hour telephone legal advice line.  The FSB - Making the World a Better Place for your Business!

First Friday Network Groups
Third Friday - the Silver Wok, Horsham
Tel: 01403 823283 www.firstfriday-network.co.uk

Horsham Business Club 
Roffey Park Institute, Forest Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4TB
Tel: 0845 8990000
Email: info@horshambusinessclub.com 
www.horshambusinessclub.com/
Contact: Steve Snowdon
Description: Starting your own business is daunting.  Horsham Business Club is an independent networking group, where you can meet like-minded individuals in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

Horsham Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Milestone House, 86 Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2DT
Tel: 01403 739301
Email: info@hcci.horsham.co.uk 
Contact: Ann Swain
Description: Founded in 1908, the Horsham Chamber is the principal link of the commercial and business community, providing it with a voice at local and national levels. Membership also provides an opportunity to meet other members through business and social events.

Phoenix Networking
Tel: 01293 876076
www.phoenix-networking.org

Sussex Women in Business 
C/o 8 Corunna Drive, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5HG
Tel: 01403 273614  Fax: 01403 263509
Website: www.wib-sussex.co.uk
Contact: Alice Chambers
Description: Aims to provide a support network, share information, exchange ideas and promote members' activities.  it is intended primarily - but not solely - for women who run their own businesses.  It offers support, friendship, business training and networking opportunities.

The Women’s Business Clubs
Tel: 01903 201100. Email: info@thewomensbusinessclub.com
Website: www.thewomensbusinessclubs.com

• Henfield meets 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5.45pm
• Southwater meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 5.45pm
• Storrinton meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 5.45pm 

Tel: Jo Dunne. 07743 696649
Email: jo@villagenetworking.biz
www.villagenetworking.biz.