Chamber Breakfast April

The 'Future creatives' Breakfast

Bobby Brown has dedicated his work to building bridges between art and audience, community and culture, innovation and impact.

As Creative Communities Producer at Lighthouse, an organisation at the forefront of supporting the next generation of creative talent in the city, Bobby is helping young people to reshape the creative industries.

Bobby joins us as April’s Chamber Breakfast speaker, in conversation with Kaia Allen-Bevan, Director of Engagement and Impact at Edge of Difference, CEO and Founder of YouthTheGap - and on the Future Creative Leaders programme at Lighthouse. We’ll hear about Bobby’s journey to Lighthouse; his work on the Future Creative Leaders Programme; and why it’s important for Brighton to support the next generation of creative talent.

Recently awarded Innovate UK’s Future Leaders Fellowship, Bobby is part of building a long-term, inclusive pathway for young people from marginalised backgrounds to develop creative talent. He’ll talk about working on projects from grassroots initiatives to national programmes, creating spaces where creativity fuels inclusion, innovation and empowerment – opening doors for those who have historically been overlooked.

Come along to hear how Bobby is supporting creative young people in our city to reshape the systems and infrastructure that make our opportunities and cultural legacy.

About this event

The Chamber’s monthly Breakfast at Bill’s is very popular, so you’ll need to book early.

50 to 80 business people from Brighton and the surrounding areas come together to meet, eat and network on the fourth Friday of each month*.

There is a wide range of people who attend from all sectors and all sizes. From sole traders and start-ups to some of the biggest businesses in the city.

Each month there is a guest speaker, who'll talk about their own experiences of running a business and their own personal journey.

With thanks to our sponsor, Scout Stores.

What you can expect:

• Make new connections through informal networking.
• Hear from a brilliant speaker, who'll talk us through their personal and business story, the highs, and the lows.
• Enjoy breakfast with like-minded people.
• No need to pitch, as we can make an introduction if there’s someone you’d like to meet.
• Find new local customers and suppliers.

Breakfast options: If you are anything like us, you’ll want to know what’s on the menu in advance. You will choose what you’d like on the day

Here are the options:

• Cooked meat - Fried free-range eggs, Cumberland sausage, smoked streaky bacon, roasted plum tomatoes, mushrooms and toast (gluten-free available).
• Cooked vegetarian - Poached free-range eggs, halloumi, roasted plum tomato, charred red peppers, smashed avocado, hollandaise, pea shoots, mixed seeds and toast (gluten-free available).
• Cooked vegan - Toasted sourdough with hummus, smashed avocado, spinach, roasted plum tomatoes, mushrooms and mixed seeds (gluten-free available).
• Oat porridge - Coconut and oat porridge topped with apples, cinnamon sugar and blueberries (vegan and gluten-free).

There is also tea, coffee and water available throughout the event.

*Chamber Breakfasts are held on the fourth Friday of each month, except in August and December when they are slightly earlier. Our June breakfast will be held on Thursday 18 June.

FAQs

What's the refund policy? Places are limited, and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email for a refund* or you’ll be required to pay for your place in full.

*Eventbrite booking fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or there are duplicate charges.

Can I attend if I am not a member of the Chamber? If you have never been a member of the Chamber you can book and join as a guest at two of our events (just one Chamber Breakfast). After this, you will need to join the Chamber to enjoy the benefits of membership. If you'd like to join the Chamber you can find out more on our website.

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