Chamber Breakfast May

The "open to the elements" breakfast

From intimate weddings on the bandstand to large scale events like Pride, Brighton excels at putting on an outdoor spectacle.

Ian Baird, Outdoor Events Manager at Brighton & Hove City Council, is responsible for any events in the city that “don’t have a roof”.

His team handles 175+ events and 400 filming licences a year, as well as civic events like Remembrance Sunday and commercial activities in parks and on the seafront.

It’s a role where risk and safety, responsibility and audience perception have to be weighed up at every turn. And it’s a job which sees Ian working alongside many Brighton businesses to deliver events that excite locals and visitors alike.

So what is it like to be the man behind the scenes, and what takeaways can you apply to your own business? At our May breakfast, interviewed by Brighton Chamber’s Sarah Springford, Ian will talk about 25 years’ experience, and his intention to bring bespoke events to the city that are fun, sustainable and socially beneficial.

We hope to see you there!

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.

Thank you 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/dairy-free available).
• Avocado on sourdough - Harrisa and lemon dressed cherry tomatoes, coriander and lime, on sourdough with avocado and spinach mix (vegan. gluten-free available).
• Berry pancakes - A stack of buttermilk pancakes served with syrup, berries and whipped vanilla cream (vegan and gluten-free available).
• Granola - Fresh fruit, dried cranberries, cinnamon, syrup, yoghurt and granola (vegan and gluten-free).
• Eggs florentine - Poached free-range eggs, wilted spinach and hollandaise served on a toasted muffin (gluten-free available).

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.

FAQs

What's the refund policy? Tickets are refundable up to 4 days before the event start time. After this deadline, tickets are non-refundable; however, they may be transferred to another person for the same event or to another event of the same value. To arrange a transfer, please email Poppy at poppy@brightonchamber.co.uk with the booking name and details of the new attendee or preferred alternative event.

*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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