I have been a member of HHBA for just over a year. It is a very proactive, enlightening and friendly group. The monthly evening networking events are just getting better and better. As a sole worker, it also creates the opportunity for me to get out and mix with local businesses face to face...rather than just being tied to the office! Thank you for that!

STEVE FINCH - TRAVEL COUNSELLOR - LEISURE/BUSINESS

I’ve only attended a couple of HHBA events so far but have been struck by the energy of the group and how easy it’s been to meet people. You don’t need to be a ‘professional’ networker to get a lot out of it.

Chris Wigglesworth - Coursecheck Ltd

Chichester College Group is proud to be part of the HHBA – a vibrant and exciting business networking community. It is a fantastic forum to network with like-minded business leaders; building new relationships and partnerships.

Paul Rolfe – Chichester College Group

I met HBAA Chair Clare by chance just before this Christmas and she immediately helped me to potentially spread the word about Tickerage Wines by putting me in contact with a local hotel. I was so impressed by her pro-active approach that I am now one of your new members and enjoyed my inaugural’s New Year Networking event. I look forward to getting to know members this year and hopefully see you at our proposed Vineyard and Winery Summer HHBA event!

Zena Budd - Tickerage Wines, Blackboys Vineyard

I just wanted to drop you a brief line to say a huge thank you to you (and the committee) for all your hard work during 2020. Despite being a new member and never actually having met any of you in person, you’ve all made me feel welcome and part of the local business community. I am also a member of other organisations and I can honestly say what you’ve been doing, how you’ve been doing it, and the sheer quality of content, events, attendees and everything else, has been head and shoulders above the rest during this tough period. Really looking forward to sharing a glass of wine and a hug/cry/laugh about this year in person when we can meet up.

James Mallinson - Servo Private Wealth

I have been a member of the HHBA for over a year now and have found it to be a great introduction to the Haywards Heath business community and a support to my new business. The team and all the members made me feel very welcome on joining and when I attended my first HHBA event lots of other members came over to introduce themselves and make me feel comfortable which was greatly appreciated when walking into a room where I knew absolutely no one! I’ve never seen anyone standing on their own at the events and the HHBA committee and the members have ensured that there is a very inclusive atmosphere. The weekly newsletter is the perfect size and format to find out what is going on with other members, business news and events in the local area and ensures that we are all kept “in the know”. HHBA’s business directory is a great resource when looking for local services and there is added reassurance of the testimonials on there from other members. 2020 calendar includes a number of panel discussions across a range of topics which is invaluable to business owners and a great opportunity to have a fresh look at the different areas of our business’ and ensure we are up to date on all the things we are ultimately responsible for, something which is always difficult to do when running the business day to day. In short: I believe the HHBA is a great organisation to join for business owners in the local area. There is a huge amount of support both in terms of networking and information to help you in running and growing your business. Highly recommended!!

Zoe Daines - Freshmill

We have found membership of HHBA to be the best way to raise our profile in the local business community and get to know key contacts in the area, while in the process helping to build valuable long term relationships with a variety of different people. We enjoy attending the monthly gatherings which are always interesting and lead to some useful conversations, while we have also received some good feedback from posting news items about our firm in the weekly newsletter, as well as on occasion being one of its sponsors.

Jonathan Lea – The Jonathan Lea Network | Business Solicitors

Since joining the HHBA a few years ago, I can only describe our experience as positive: HHBA are a proactive organisation and host several varied events throughout the year, suitable for all types of businesses including networking and social events. The former allow us to network with like-minded businesses and the latter are fun events which also serve as an excellent networking platform. This is apart from numerous training events. Membership has also helped to raise our profile in the region and through the various events given us access to clients and those that refer work. In short membership is a good investment and one we would recommend.

Karim Mohamed - Mayo Wynne Baxter

As a member of the HHBA this has been such a go to resource for me, particularly over the past year. It has been the most challenging in the life of my events business and there have been some dark days, however, there has always been the amazing encouragement of my community within the HHBA. I have been so impressed with the level of support and communication within the association from virtual events, telephone calls from committee members checking that I am ok to support with governmental grants and advice. I strongly recommend any local business to join this community there is so much available and all on your doorstep. It has been my lifeline during the pandemic, and I look forward to many successful years with the association moving forward.

Claire Catliff - Love Luxury Events

I have been involved with the Haywards Heath Business Association since being elected as MP for Mid Sussex in 2019. They are a professional organisation that supports its members to grow their business and local jobs, developing relationships between businesses, and to provide direct links to local Councils and their MP, which the HHBA has strong engagements and a good working relationship with. HHBA is a fantastic positive group, who will help shape our recovery and help Mid Sussex to thrive.

Mims Davies MP - Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex