If your business is based in Mid Sussex, the HHBA is the place to meet your peers, share ideas and broaden your expertise. HHBA members help each other grow their business and engage with local government in a single voice, for the prosperity of our local economy and community.
We do this by running networking and training events for our members, and by putting forward their collective view and position to local government and other policy makers.
READ MOREWe run the HHBA on a voluntary basis, each giving as much time and expertise as we can. Four officers are elected each year at our AGM and they act like a company’s board of directors.
SEE OUR COMMITTEEnovember
Delight in an evening celebrating the finest Italian wine, food and entertainment hosted by Villa Saletta Winery at Buxted Park Hotel on Sunday 17th November. Arrive at 7pm to a
Arrive at 7pm to a glass of Villa Saletta sparkling rosé and canapés prior to delicious three course Italian menu with half a bottle of wine per person. Sara Little from Villa Saletta Winery, Tuscany will be on hand to guide you through the wines, while Anthony Flaum, will entertain you with live Opera.
To book please call 01825 733333 or click on ‘event reservations’ above to complete an enquiry form and a member of our team will come back to you as soon as possible.
https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/buxted/events/villa-saletta-and-anthony-flaum
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
BUXTED PARK HOTEL
Where can you get a complimentary drink, brilliant networking opportunities and unfettered access to fellow business owners who are just as passionate and driven as you; HHBA’s sponsored
Where can you get a complimentary drink, brilliant networking opportunities and unfettered access to fellow business owners who are just as passionate and driven as you; HHBA’s sponsored drinks at Warden Park in Cuckfield on November 19th is the perfect networking event to propel your business forward.
We are delighted to announce that our event sponsor is Dom Kenrick from Warden Park Secondary Academy who will be enlightening us with a short presentation during the evening.
Warden Park Secondary Academy is a high performing secondary school achieving outstanding outcomes for students. Their mission is to empower their students so that they leave equipped with the skills and capabilities to flourish in their personal and professional lives. At the HHBA meeting they would like to brief you on their work in developing a strategy to ensure students are well-prepared for the world of work and are particularly interested in connecting with employers who would like to take an active role within our strategy.
Venue: Warden Park, Broad Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5DP
Admission: Free for members and first time guests
Bring along a friend and introduce them to the HHBA and help us grow the association.
* This is a ticket only event, please book as a member or non member if you are a first time guest, membership is required to attend future events. If you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket as spaces are limited. A guest list will be emailed to all attendees.
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
december
thu05dec6:00 pmthu8:00 pmChristmas DrinksSavannah Cafe Bar, Haywards Heath6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Here at HHBA we’re starting the festivities early! Our Christmas drinks on December 5th is sure to put you in the spirit with the unmissable opportunity to network with fellow
Here at HHBA we’re starting the festivities early! Our Christmas drinks on December 5th is sure to put you in the spirit with the unmissable opportunity to network with fellow business owners and make new contacts in a relaxed atmosphere at Savannah Cafe Bar in Haywards Heath.
Courtsey of Savannah’s there will be scrumptious mince pies and delicious mulled wine giving us the perfect opportunity to unwind and socialise.
We hope to see your merry faces ready to mingle and share the Christmas spirit alongside your business – top marks for a touch of festive decoration!
For those that wish to stay on and party there will be a live band from 9pm!
Venue: Savannah Cafe Bar, The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AL
Admission: Free for members and first time guests
Bring along a friend and introduce them to the HHBA and help us grow the association.
* This is a ticket only event, please book as a member or non member if you are a first time guest, membership is required to attend further events. If you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket as spaces are limited. A guest list will be available.
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mulled wine on arrival followed by a set three course dinner completed by The Sound of Cliff, join us at Buxted Park for this Christmas Cabaret event on Sunday
Enjoy an evening of festive fun with this one off event.
To book please call 01825 733333 or enquire above and a member of our team will come back to you as soon as possible.
https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/buxted/events/cliff-richard
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
BUXTED PARK HOTEL
january
Join us at Orange Square to welcome in the New Year and find out about making the most of your membership in 2020 from our Chair Clare Jones and hear
Join us at Orange Square to welcome in the New Year and find out about making the most of your membership in 2020 from our Chair Clare Jones and hear from our events coordinator Steph Kirkley on our exciting line up for 2020.
Clare will run you through what’s happening over the course of 2020 with the HHBA events, news, member benefits and offers. Also the plans that the HHBA have to meet the business needs of the Haywards Heath community. This will be a great opportunity to meet all the committee members and find out what they do for the members.
Start 2020 as you mean to go on by attending the first HHBA networking drinks of the year!
Orange Square opened in 2001 and kickstarted the trend of bars and restaurants on the Broadway. Their dedicated and experienced team have worked together since then, constantly striving to improve and adapt to the current trends and give our customers the highest possible service they deserve.
Orange Square partaken in many “business” trips over the years, including to some of the best wine producing regions in the world. All to improve their knowledge so we can stock and give you some of the best wines around. The kitchen team sources its ingredients locally where possible, creating fresh and exciting dishes in order to maintain the high standards we’ve always been known for.
Venue: Orange Square, 52-54 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AL
Admission: Free for members and first time guests
Bring along a friend and introduce them to the HHBA and help us grow the association.
* This is a ticket only event, please book as a member or non member if you are a first time guest, membership is required to attend further events. If you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket as spaces are limited. A guest list will be available.
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meet our HR and Legal panel of experts
They will be providing a morning workshop for members focusing on their area of expertise. The morning will cover the following topics:
Attracting talent and retaining it
Holistic health in the workplace
Employment contracts
There will also be an opportunity for a Q&A with the panel where the group will have the opportunity to ask questions to the room and learn from one another.
Whether you are just starting to think about employing staff or have a team, this is a great session to learn from your peers, recap on what you already know and share knowledge with fellow HHBA members.
The panel will kindly be providing light morning refreshments and look forward to seeing you there.
Venue: Cote Brasserie, 59-61 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AS
Admission: Free for members
* This is a ticket only event, please book as a member and if you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket as spaces are limited.
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 10:00 am
february
Where can you get a complimentary drink, brilliant networking opportunities and unfettered access to fellow business owners who are just as passionate and driven as you; HHBA’s networking drinks at
Where can you get a complimentary drink, brilliant networking opportunities and unfettered access to fellow business owners who are just as passionate and driven as you; HHBA’s networking drinks at The Talbot in Cuckfield on February 12th is the perfect networking event to propel your business forward.
We are delighted to announce that our event sponsor is Yann Davies from ABCOM IT Solutions who will be enlightening us with a short presentation during the evening on ‘What the Tech’ a byte sized talk on technology now, what to be aware of and what is coming.
ABCOM Offers Business to Business IT solutions in Sussex. They blend technologies to create the best outcome for you in the now and into the future.
Venue: The Talbot, High Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5JX
Admission: Free for members and first time guests
Bring along a friend and introduce them to the HHBA and help us grow the association.
* This is a ticket only event, please book as a member or non member if you are a first time guest, membership is required to attend further events. If you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket as spaces are limited. A guest list will be available.
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
march
Join us for our first speed networking event at Buxted Park Hotel, one of Sussex's finest country hotels. We are delighted to announce that our event sponsor is Jonathan Lea from
Join us for our first speed networking event at Buxted Park Hotel, one of Sussex’s finest country hotels.
We are delighted to announce that our event sponsor is Jonathan Lea from The Jonathan Lea Network . At the beginning of the event they will be giving an overview of their services offered to startups and small businesses. Also they will update attendees with their thoughts on the forthcoming April 2020 changes to the government IR35 rules on self-employment
The Jonathan Lea Network are new firm of solicitors who focus on advising entrepreneurs, senior managers and investors in respect of their UK legal needs. Their clients are based throughout the UK and around the world. Their turnover has increased more than six-fold over the last two years and are now also acting for an increasing number of Sussex-based small businesses.
Venue: Buxted Park Hotel, Uckfield, TN22 4AY.
Admission: Free for members and first time guests
Bring along a friend and introduce them to the HHBA and help us grow the association.
* This is a ticket only event, please book as a member or non member if you are a first time guest, membership is required to attend further events. If you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket as spaces are limited. A guest list will be available.
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the HHBA for our popular 'Meet the Expert' breakfast session on Wednesday 25th March at Mid Sussex District Council offices in Haywards Heath. We are delighted to announce that the
Join the HHBA for our popular ‘Meet the Expert’ breakfast session on Wednesday 25th March at Mid Sussex District Council offices in Haywards Heath.
We are delighted to announce that the MSDC team will be enlightening us with various presentations on;
Business Grants / Mid Sussex Wellbeing Scheme / Business Rates and more
Come along and meet your local council officiers, who can answer any questions that you may have and tell you about various schemes to help you and your business.
Venue: Council Committee room, MSDC, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1SS
Admission: Free for members
* This is a ticket only event, please book as a member and if you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket as spaces are limited.
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 10:00 am
