Exhibitors

Headline Sponsor

Enjoy more of life with Galloways: here to make sure you have more time to enjoy the things you love.

Galloways is one of the fastest growing accountancy firms in Sussex and Surrey with over 300 professionals looking after thousands of businesses and individuals in multiple offices, providing the full array of specialist accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning services that you would expect from a firm of our size. You’re in great hands with us.

Every client story starts with a specific problem or requirement that needs addressing and that’s why the most important thing that we do is listen, focussing on your needs and recognising that a friendly, familiar and knowledgeable face makes all the difference.

www.wearegalloways.com

Show Sponsor

Founded in Worthing in 2016, Freedom Works is a flexible coworking provider with sites across 10 locations in Sussex and Surrey. While we've grown across the region since then, Worthing is where it all started, and we're proud to continue supporting local businesses from our two town centre workspaces: The Creative & Digital Hub and The Mill Building.
We offer faff-free, flexible workspace solutions that allow our members to focus on what really matters: growing their business. Whether you’re after a private office, a hot desk for a few hours or a meeting room, you’ll be joining a community of freelancers, founders and small business owners.

www.freedomworks.space

Venue Partner

South Downs Leisure is a charitable Community Leisure Trust, delivering sport, leisure and wellbeing facilities and services on behalf of Adur and Worthing Councils. Working with local clubs, charities, schools and wellbeing providers across both areas, South Downs Leisure is dedicated to enhancing the lives of local residents.

Their mission is to deliver inclusive health and wellbeing initiatives, champion sustainability, and provide a clean, safe and welcoming leisure experience for everyone.


www.southdownsleisure.co.uk

Print Partner

We offer the very best quality products for all things print - from business cards to full shop front signage. Taking your project from start to finish, our in house team will work with you on product recommendation, design, fulfilment, installation and more.

Our aim is to provide a consistent service to all our customers, no matter the size or spend. We build solid relationships - made to last, offering the best products at the best price we can, with the additional exceptional service, which comes free of charge.

www.connectmedia.uk

Media Partner

Inside Publications is Worthing and Adur's trusted direct marketing partner, getting brands into the hands of potential customers through 10 free monthly community magazines and flyer distribution, fully GPS-tracked to over 61,000 households. We're also launching the new Worthing & Adur Business & Industry Directory, a dedicated B2B platform connecting local business owners.

www.insidepublications.ltd

Design Partner

Patt Fallon is the owner and creative bald genius of Bald designs, a full service creative agency who works with businesses, large and small, public and private, consumer-facing and business to business, in Worthing, London and throughout Sussex and the South coast, to assist in growing our clients’ businesses through our creative, bald branding and design.

www.balddesigns.com

Hi, we're 2tela, your friendly, Sussex-based cyber security team, here to keep small businesses safe online without any scary jargon. Think of us as the tech-savvy friend who's genuinely got your back: we mix clever Microsoft tools, real human experts and up-to-the-minute threat intelligence to look after your business, all at an affordable price. Not sure where to start? No worries, that's exactly what we're here for. Pop by our stand for a chat and say hello! Expert Security, Beyond the Software.

www.2tela.co.uk

Celebrate the businesses, people and innovations shaping our region. Enter today or nominate a business that deserves recognition.
The Adur & Worthing Business Awards recognise excellence, resillience and innovation across our business community. Whether you are proud of what your organisation has achieved or want to shine a spotlight on a business that inspires you – now is the time to get involved!

www.awbawards.com

AI Transformers has spent the last two years helping small businesses across the UK, Dubai and India adopt practical AI chatbots, voice agents, and automation with no in-house data team required. Bio, photo and session description attached below. We built AI Transformers to be the partner we wish we had when AI felt overwhelming. Someone who explains it simply, builds it properly, and is honest when it's not the right fit.

www.aitransformers.org

At Bacon and Company, our experience is what really counts. Bacon and Company is a welcoming and well-established residential estate and letting agent covering the coastal strip of West and East Sussex, with offices within Worthing located at Goring by Sea and Broadwater. We’re widely recognised as one of the leading agents in the area.

www.baconandco.co.uk

Start up artist and design business offering human ideas and tangible experiences beyond flat print.
Product and graphic design for business events, gallery display, wholesale or retail.
Packaging, cushions, custom bags, bookbinding, hand embroidery, traditional upholstery and other artisan crafts

www.carbinesdesigns.com for portfolio and design philosophy

We are an award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax and Business Advisers, with a 280-strong team across South East England.
Organised into specialist business groups, we provide tailored support to businesses and private clients, helping them improve profitability, manage tax efficiently and protect their personal finances.

www.carpenterbox.com

dollop is a tight-knit pool of crispy-fresh, but perfectly seasoned freelance talent. Designers, writers, code crackers – the tip-top, smartest heads, hearts and hands in the business. All handpicked and herded into one (virtual) place. With a single point of contact oiling all the parts to make your life as easy as a self-baking pie.

www.dollopcreative.co.uk

First Essential UK helps businesses save time and run more smoothly with AI-powered automation and connected systems.
Our platform, First Essential One, brings your key tools into one place — so you can manage enquiries, automate workflows, improve communication, organise your data and cut manual admin.
Beyond the platform, we supply card terminals, EPOS systems and self-service kiosks, and we handle app and web development, digital marketing and third-party integrations. From first consultation through setup, integration and ongoing support, we're with you at every step.

www.firstessential.uk

GB Electronics (UK) Ltd (GBE) is a technology-focused company that provides electronic products, prototypes, firmware and software design, alongside final product manufacturing and assembly. GBE's key electronics design competencies are in embedded systems and firmware designs, project management and sub-contracted manufacturing services.

www.gbelectronics.com

Born from decades of insurance industry experience, Gillam Insurance Brokers was created to redefine what a broker should be. We believe insurance is not just a tick box exercise, it is about giving you the confidence to focus on growing your business whilst knowing your risks are managed and your future is protected.

Whether you are a start-up or a long-established business, you will always receive the same dedicated service, clear advice and personal care because your success matters to us.

www.gillaminsurance.co.uk

Family-run with nearly 30 years of experience supporting businesses across Sussex and along the coastal corridor, Hunters has become a trusted partner for many companies - providing flexible, reliable and high-quality staffing solutions.

Our purpose is simple: to strengthen local businesses by supplying exceptional people. We support all of our clients and ensure that they have access to the talent they need to operate efficiently, grow sustainably and stay competitive.

www.hunters.com

Empowering Your Business with Expert IT Services Technology is more important for businesses now than it has ever been, but choosing an IT partner is not an easy decision. Whether you’re looking for advice, a managed service, cyber security or a full digital transformation we have dedicated professionals in all areas of IT.

Focus on Your Business, Not Your IT
You want to concentrate on your business, not running your IT. We take care to make sure we understand your unique business and challenges. We then offer a straightforward, ‘no jargon’ approach so there's no tech talk that leaves you confused.

www.jan-it.com

Kendricks are the longest trading family run coffee roasters and tea blenders in Sussex .We have been freshly roasting coffee and blending teas on our own premises for over 60 years .

www.kendricks.co.uk

Specialists in providing high quality personal advice on many aspects of wealth management, advising clients of widely differing financial resources and of all ages.

www.mcmillanfa.co.uk

Boasting lavish interiors and superb onsite amenities, Merriman Grange offers first-class residential care and dementia care set within a stunning care home environment. For families and residents seeking temporary short-stays or convalescence following an illness, our respite care presents the ideal opportunity to sample the compassionate care at Merriman Grange whilst we take care of a loved one.

www.cinnamoncc.com

An award-winning immersive entertainment company based in Worthing, specialising in original escape room adventures, virtual reality experiences and corporate team-building events. Their unique games are designed and built in-house, combining interactive storytelling, creative puzzles, live actors and impressive themed environments to create unforgettable experiences. Able to host both small groups and larger corporate events, Mindworks delivers memorable adventures that challenge and entertain.

www.mindworks-escaperooms.co.uk