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From The Academy
Posted on 19th July 2018
Year 10 Business Studies Trip On Friday the 4th May, the year 10 business studies students went on a trip to the King’s Centre, Burgess Hill Industrial Estate where local businesses were exhibiting their companies. Once there, we had time to walk around and speak to the local businesses attended. In a well -designed plan to improve our people skills we were asked to complete a questionnaire which required us to engage in conversation with representatives... read more
Travail Has Quality Temps
Posted on 19th July 2018
TRAVAIL EMPLOYMENT GROUP SUMMER TEMPS AVAILABLE NOW!! It’s that time of year again when our thoughts turn to holidays. It’s a great time of year as an employee and one which we look forward to all year, however as a business it can be a real challenge to cope with the numerous staff holidays. In addition, if your business experiences seasonal highs during summer, staffing levels may be an even bigger problem. This is where summer temps can be... read more
Investing in Youth
Posted on 19th July 2018
Time to Shout About Your Company’s Commitment to Young People’s Futures Youth skills development is an important part of the UK’s industrial strategy. Are you playing your part as a business? Can your business help move the youth skills development agenda forward? Investment In Young People (IiYP) is a National Award that recognises the important work that businesses carry out in assisting young people aged 5 to 25 gain employability skills... read more
Making It Out
Posted on 18th July 2018
Making It Out is a new community workshop based in Portslade. It was set up to give people leaving prison an opportunity to learn new skills, gain experience and education with an aim to finding full time employment in the future. Our directors have a variety of backgrounds ranging from teaching to probation, finance and social work. We are looking for local businesses who are interested in commissioning us to make high quality products with a low... read more
Bluelite Expands
Posted on 12th July 2018
Bluelite Graphics are excited to introduce our new company in Henfield for Large Format Printing, You will see that we now have a Flat Bed Printer which enables us to print directly onto signboards, hoardings, banners etc. Clearly Vizible is also relatively new to the group, but can offer full vehicle wraps on any size vehicle – our unit is big enough to hold a Fire Engine inside so nothing is too big, but come and put us to the challenge! ... read more
Extech Returns to BHBPA
Posted on 12th July 2018
Extech on the Move! Exciting News. Extech, one of the South’s leading IT services and digital transformation companies, continues to go from strength to strength with a move to new bespoke premises in Burgess Hill in the Heart of Sussex this month. Andrew Hookway the Managing Director said “After over 5 years of successfully growing Extech, including the integration of two acquisitions into the business, the time has come to find a new home to... read more
New Guy at Bennett Oakley
Posted on 12th July 2018
Bennett Oakley Solicitors in Burgess Hill are delighted to announce the recruitment of Asim Arshad, a solicitor advocate, who will join our commercial law team and head up our new litigation and disputes department. As an introductory offer for Burgess Hill Business Parks Association members he is offering a no-win no fee debt recovery service. So contact him on 01444 460131 or aa@bennettoakley.co.uk if you have any unpaid bills for further details. Regards Simon... read more
Plans for Shoreham Port
Posted on 12th July 2018
Sussex Property Professionals Dive Deep into Port’s Plans Property professionals from across Sussex took to the water to hear about future plans for Shoreham Port, a thriving commercial Trust Port on the South Coast which manages the movement of 900 ships and 2 million tonnes of cargo every year. Tim Hague, Director of Property & Development at Shoreham Port, led a water-borne tour of the port for members of the Sussex Property Alliance... read more
Energy Saving Workshop in BH
Posted on 12th July 2018
Within this article there is a key way in which you could reduce your energy bills, thus saving money. It’s not only a key way, it’s a FREE way. If you go along to this free workshop at the King’s Centre you will learn how to make energy saving improvements. It’s partly funded by the EU. Please read on, check this out and sign up by contacting Jack Dale, jack@sustainablebusiness.org.uk or by going on the website. Utilise... read more
Network Rail Comes Out
Posted on 12th July 2018
On |Wednesday this week I went along with reps from the other business organisations to a meeting in Haywards Heath requested by Network Rail to disseminate information about what is happening and why on our rail network. As you would expect, I was intrigued … I never heard of rail operators actually meeting up with the public to discuss problems. I assumed that the policy has always been to keep passengers in the dark as much as possible... read more
Thanks to BHTC for Event
Posted on 12th July 2018
The scheduled event on Wednesday this week was at the Burgess Hill Town Council HQ at 4pm, and it became a slight concern when it became clear that it might clash with England’s World Cup semi final game. There were some who dropped out of the event because of the football, but there was still an excellent turnout of members – I counted 36 in the room for the presentation – so well done and thanks to those who were there. After some... read more
Bio Recognised Again
Posted on 5th July 2018
Cleaning chemicals manufacturer Bio-Productions has once again been recognised by The Green Organisation for their commitment to the environment. Last week, the organisation awarded the Burgess Hill company a Certificate of Achievement for planting seven trees in June. This contributes to the impressive 114 trees the company have planted as part of the Green Earth Appeal and United Nations Billion Tree Campaign. Trees are planted where the need... read more
Rail Problems on Sunday
Posted on 5th July 2018
Rail passengers urged to plan ahead this Sunday as engineering work takes place on London to Brighton line This message comes from Orlagh Ennis, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Brighton Main Line Improvement Project With Britain’s heatwave set to continue into the weekend, passengers travelling on the Brighton Main Line this Sunday are urged to consider their travel plans as engineering work will mean no trains are able to run between Three... read more
The £50 Challenge
Posted on 5th July 2018
News from St Peter & St James Hospice of a new and exciting challenge which should be a good method of raising funds. This week we have launched our £50 challenge, please could you put on the weekly newsletter that is still time to compete in this exciting challenge. We give you £50 and you have four months to turn it around into more money for the hospice. You can enter your business as one whole team, or set up some healthy competition... read more
WSCC Seeking Business Guidance
Posted on 5th July 2018
West Sussex County Council is seeking the views of local business owners and residents to help inform its budgeting cycle for the next two years. So far we have heard from around 25 businesses or organisations in West Sussex – but we would like to hear from more! Can you help us, please? As there are just two weeks left to participate, we are emailing you to ask if you would kindly share the message provided below with your business contacts. ... read more
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"This association was started with a lot of effort from a few local businessmen and has proved to be a very powerful and useful tool for our business. The BHBPA has influence at the top level; when action is needed, the BHBPA gets it done. We are kept in touch with all that is happening on our doorstep and will often act because of what is published in the weekly emails / newsletters."
"I am delighted to have a long-standing relationship with the BHBPA. Since its foundation the Association has gone from strength to strength and there is no doubt that it has brought huge benefits to its members and the business community as a whole through the partnerships it has formed with the local authorities, Sussex Police and local organisations. It is paramount that Burgess Hill businesses have an effective collective voice."
"Since joining BHBPA we have found it to be a dynamic and vibrant members’ organisation, with excellent, regular and informative meetings.
Peter Liddell does a first class job in ensuring that members’ interests are aired and addressed.
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"“I can’t speak highly enough of the BHBPA. As a small local business we feel very much part of a community and thoroughly enjoy the annual exhibition and meetings throughout the year. Over the years we have built fantastic working relationships with many BHBPA members and every meeting and event offers us opportunities to work with more. This is networking at its best! ” "