To promote a stable and enterprising economy in Eastbourne and East Sussex; to arrange stimulating and sociable business events and to help all our Members to realise their goals.
Our Values
We are WISER
Welcoming
Inclusive
Supportive
Ethical and
Respectful
Economy and Society
An engaged membership attending valuable and enjoyabkle events
Tackling homelessness
Support sustainable tourism & promote our ‘Lifestyle’ town
Influence & support commercial, digital, engineering and manufacturing development as well as tourism and hospitality
Connect education and business
Environment & Sustainable Infrastructure
Promoting the need for connectivity and mobility to/from and throughout our town
Road, cycle, rail, public transport (Quality Bus Partnership), digital
Influence the priority of Town Centre developments with ESCC/EBC
Influence improvements in air quality
Strategic Direction & Leadership
Identify new and leverage existing sources of income
Prepare a long-term vision for our Town Chamber at our 150th anniversary
Provide strong financial, risk and strategic governance
Forming strong alliances; EHA, the BID, ACES and the FSB
Building relationships with Local Authorities and MPs
Town centre regeneration and sea defences
Business Support & Representation
Promote wellbeing & mental health
Member engagement, connecting & understanding, developing Future Leaders, International Trade, and Growth
Provide good commercial business space
Develop a strong night time economy
Provide business support where it is needed
Provide networking, education, training & best practice events