Working together in business and community
The Newhaven Chamber of Commerce is an active business networking group part of an exciting community well-placed to help local people in business grow, learn and network.
We organise various business events throughout the year, including presentations, exhibitions, social and fundraising events and a vibrant business breakfast networking group that meets every Wednesday.
We hold joint monthly networking lunches with the Newhaven Enterprise Centre open to all local businesses.
Breakfast networking >Business support >Seahaven Business Awards 2025 >We champion all sectors from manufacturing and energy to the arts and the creative industries. Join us and receive all the latest news and updates through our newsletters; come along and meet other members and benefit from being part of Newhaven’s successful and hard-working business community.
Join the Chamber to connect, engage and grow >Upcoming events at Newhaven Chamber
Mission statement:
To enhance and encourage development of trade, employment opportunities and the environment of Newhaven. To re-establish and maintain premier status for Newhaven within Europe.
Whether you are looking to get new business, collaborate, access support or network, being part of the Newhaven Chamber of Commerce can widen your business horizons.
The Chamber is an ideal place to be introduced to new people, find out about accessing help, raise your profile, promote your business and share your skills. You can get your business noticed by sponsoring an event, entering the Seahaven Business Awards and featuring in our members’ directory. You can share your news and promote your events through our website and via our social media. Don’t just take our word for it – ask our members.
News from Newhaven Chamber of Commerce
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Celebrating 20 years – Seahaven Business Awards
Let’s see how the awards rolled out! On Friday, 9 May, Newhaven Chamber, with neighbouring members and businesses from Seaford and Peacehaven met for the highly anticipated 20th anniversary of… Continue reading Celebrating 20 years – Seahaven Business Awards
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Sussex Accelerate50 Competition
Are you planning to scale your business? Sussex Innovation, the home of scale-ups in Sussex, has announced the Accelerate50 competition, a search for the region’s biggest game-changer. The winning company… Continue reading Sussex Accelerate50 Competition
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79th Anniversary of the National Day for Vietnam
‘Newhaven Chamber of Commerce President, Mike Shorer and Vice President, Annie Lorys were invited to attend the 79th Anniversary of the National Day for Vietnam and to meet the new Vietnamese… Continue reading 79th Anniversary of the National Day for Vietnam
Seahaven Business Awards 20th Anniversary at the Amex
What a brilliant evening - full of glitz, glamour and amazing people!
160 VIPs and local businesses packed the Focus Lounge at the Amex Stadium on Friday, 9 May to enjoy a Gala Dinner and Awards Evening in the presence of the King’s representative, the Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex, Tim Cobb and the Ambassador for Viet Nam, Mr Do Minh Hung. We were joined by MP James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council, Cllr Zoe Nicholson, Cllrl Chris Collier, CEO of Sussex Chamber of Commerce, Ana Christie and the Mayors of Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Telscombe, and of course the Presidents of Newhaven, Seaford and Peacehaven Chambers of Commerce.
But who won? All the results can be found on our dedicated awards page. You can find out here, and why not browse our gallery of images from the night.
