Not actually being from Seaford but buying a business in the town, it was important for me to network and build some business relationships locally. I felt I needed to understand about the local business community, the matters effecting the town and the impact they might have on my business. Seaford Chamber of Commerce has certainly done that for me. Not only have I met some great people, discovered some great business, but I have discovered more about the town, knowledge that improves the interactions I have with my customers.

Networking through the Chamber has been the most successful way to find new clients for my business. Everyone is very friendly and chatting to other members in an informal atmosphere (over coffee or a nice breakfast) is a great way to break the ice and find out whether my services would be of interest to others.

I have gained a lot of business through my membership of the Chamber – and I’ve actually made a lot of friends too! I would definitely recommend attending Chamber meetings to anyone who is starting out as there is such a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Chamber and someone to talk through a problem with is a real bonus.

As a charity being a member of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce has given us a strong feeling that we are part of the business community and they have been welcoming and supportive.Later this year we are hoping to have social business/networking/art evenings, which could become an annual event.

MCL Transport Consultants is a rather specialised business so does not need to sell to local people, but we have gained two main benefits from being a member of Seaford Chamber of Commerce. These have both been around networking. The first has been hearing snippets of information, whether legal or practical, from other members or speakers, that have prompted us to take some action ourselves; the second is to use local tradespeople for our needs – a fair and professional service from all. Thankyou everyone.

I have lost count of the number of ways that Seaford Chamber has helped me over the years!

It’s such a lovely bunch of friendly people, with a great community spirit, trying to improve things in our town, and helping each other too.
It’s a very open, non-crusty, gender-equal group, with members from age 20 upwards, and a very forward-looking, climate-conscious agenda.

We have strong links with local charity groups, schools, and are working to help prepare the next generation for the workplace wherever we can.

With great guest speakers at meetings; great social events, and lots of business done both between us and the wider community, I would thoroughly recommend ALL local businesses to join, to make it even more representative of the community.
Add to that the affiliate links we have through Sussex and National Chambers of Commerce, and we really do have a direct line to lobby the UK Govt to bring about change.

Becoming a member of Seaford Chamber has helped me improve both my business and my self confidence. Meetings include a variety or presentations and speakers on a wide range of different topics. Networking has been successful for me personally, both in gaining business and making contacts to refer business opportunities. Meetings are friendly but professional, and when we are able to have "in person" meetings, the breakfast is always enjoyed! The wider benefits of being a member of Sussex Chamber and attending larger joint meetings means you get to meet a wider variety of people from a much wider geographical areas than you would normally do so, therefore, increasing the potential for successful business contacts.