Joint Business Associations Event

Join us for an evening of networking and inspiration at the Chequer Mead Arts Centre in East Grinstead.

Join East Grinstead Business Association, Burgess Hill Business Parks Association, Gatwick Diamond Business and Haywards Heath Business Association for an evening of networking, collaboration and inspiration.

With plenty of time before and after for networking and collaborating with businesses across the area, we invite you to join us in the theatre to be inspired by 'The power of storytelling for business success'.

Storyteller and multi-award-winning voice actor, Katie Flamman, will lead a guest panel with expertise to share and inspire. Followed by Q&A.

Welcome & networking, 6-7pm (Apron bar area)

Storytelling for business success, 7pm (Theatre)

Networking, canapes, share your story! 8-9pm (Apron bar area)

Date: Tuesday 9th June 2026

Venue: Chequer Mead Theatre

Time: 18:00-21:00

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Chequer Mead Theatre and Arts Centre is celebrating 30 years of being a creative hub for the community, nurturing creativity and celebrating the performing arts.

The event is free for business association members.

Non-members £20.

Venue

Chequer Mead Theatre

Date

9 June, 2026

Time

18:00 - 21:00

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