Enterprising Horsham

03/09/2026

We are delighted to introduce our keynote speaker for our next Business Leaders Forum in October, Jo Fairley!

Serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of the luxury chocolate brand, Green & Black’s, Jo Fairley is an iconic businesswoman. From humble beginnings to a global leader in ethical companies, Jo paved the way for others to follow her sustainable business model and continues to provide influential contributions to the industry.

Bringing together senior business leaders from across Horsham District, our upcoming Business Leaders Forum will feature high-value networking opportunities, expert insights, and facilitated panel discussions exploring sustainability and resilient supply chains.

Join us at Leonardslee W**e Estate on Tuesday 20 October, 9.30am to 2pm.

Sign up today via the link below 👇

Horsham District Council

02/09/2026

Is your business confident and capable in supporting your disabled customers?

On 15 September Business Disability Forum is hosting a free webinar on empowering customer-facing workers to provide frontline inclusion.

Book your place today through the link below 👇

"The resources [of the Desk-Free Workers project] are going to really support our colleagues. [They] will make it easier to learn and to continue the accessibility journey that we're on, and in turns providing a positive shopping experience for our customers."

Paul Walker from Primark will share how his organisation benefitted from our resources for desk-free workers in our free webinar on Tuesday 15 September.

Join us to find out how to empower your frontline teams to provide disability-inclusive customer service, and to get insight into the lived experience of your disabled customers.

Book your place on our webpage (free and open to all): https://ow.ly/EzhT50Zw4BR

[Image description: Customer who has Down's syndrome browsing through clothes with a friend in a department store. Business Disability Forum's 'Changing the image of disability' logo is in the lower right corner of the image.]

28/08/2026

South Downs Honey is one of 14 producers featured in our new Sussex Honey Guide. Discover beekeeping experiences, local honey hotspots and more.

Download your free guide at: https://www.whistlestoparts.org/sussexhoney

28/08/2026

Enjoy the flavours of Sussex at The Big Nibble local food and drink event on Sunday 6 September in Horsham’s Carfax! 🍅🍏

Discover Sussex produce through a vibrant food and drink market, from Sussex wines, mead and spirits to non-alcoholic beverages, preserves and fermented foods. Sample delicious street food, sweet treats and gelato, while meeting the local producers showcasing the very best of Sussex.

Don't miss the Sussex Beehive, sponsored by Schroders , featuring local honey and bee-related products from across the county.

Confirmed traders so far include: Black Dog Hill Vineyard, Bliksem Biltong, Bon Vivant, Braza Steak, Cabin Pressure, Central Sussex Beekeepers Association, Chilli Project, Crème Atelier, DJ Spot, Fruitology, Garden to Jar, Gelato Gusto, Gorilla Brands, Harry's Hives, Horsham Matters, Karin's Mushrooms, Kissako, Loxwood Meadworks, Pakoda King, Savvy Ferments, Schroders, Smock Alley, South Downs Honey, Spirit of the Downs, Street Food by Anna, Sussex Greengrocer, Verjuice, WSCC Waste Prevention, Wyld Kitchen

Sussex Food and Drink Carfax Local Market Experience Sussex Enterprising Horsham

26/08/2026

25/08/2026

Congratulations to Horsham District's Young Traders! ⭐

The results of the NMTF Young Traders Competition's Regional Finals are in and we are delighted to announce that talented young entrepreneurs who took part in Horsham's local heat in June have come away with some fantastic awards!

Congratulations to:
👑Gardentojar - Winner in the Grocery category at the the East of England Regional Final
🏅Silver Hollow Jewellery - Highly Commended in the Arts & Crafts category at the London & Southeast Regional Final
🏅Brownie Alchemy - Highly Commended in the Grocery category at the London & Southeast Regional Final

All three traders will now progress to the national finals, taking place this weekend on the 28th and 29th August in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Are you a local business looking for a cost-effective way to reach new customers? Discover Horsham District markets you could trade at on our website, linked below 👇

Horsham District Council West Street Entrepreneurs Markets

24/08/2026

Are you an organisation looking to create engaging, experience-led offers without needing to be nature experts? 🏕️

Experience Sussex are hosting a Nature Tourism Experience Development Workshop presented by Experience Wild at Tottington Manor on Tuesday 29 September from 9:30am until 1:00pm. 📍

This a practical half-day workshop, participants explore how to use the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch) to create more meaningful and memorable customer experiences. 🚣

Ideal for tourism businesses, heritage institutions, hospitality providers, wellness practitioners, farms, estates, and destination managers, these workshops break down the key elements of a successful outdoor or place-based experience - even for organisations that don’t see themselves as “nature-focused”.

Book your place today through the link below 👇

21/08/2026

We would like to wish the small business owners in Horsham District a happy World Entrepreneurs' Day! 🌍💫

The purpose of today is the create awareness for the entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership throughout the world and to honour those who have started and run businesses on their own.

Take today to celebrate your business achievements and those of the other entrepreneurs around you. 🎉

20/08/2026

Buzzing for a unique day out? 🐝 Explore Hiver beekeeping experiences at Albourne Estate, where you can get hands-on with the bees and learn how we can all support bees and other pollinators. Afterwards, relax with a tasting of honey and b**r. 🍯🍺

Hiver is one of 14 producers featured in our new Sussex Honey Guide. Discover beekeeping experiences, local honey hotspots and more.

Download your free guide at: https://www.whistlestoparts.org/sussexhoney

Experience Sussex Whistlestop Arts Mid Sussex District Council