Rob Forkan of Gandys flipflops interview by Miranda Birch, Brighton Summit, 4th July 2014

The 'Inner ape vs inner ant' Breakfast, 29 Aug 2014

Richard Robinson, best-selling author of 20 books on popular science and the founder of Brighton Science Festival, talks about the brilliance of science, applying it to the workplace and his latest project: My Manager and Other Animals.

The 'Think outside the box' Breakfast, 26 Sept 2014

Our September speaker, Andy Winter, the Chief Executive of Brighton Housing Trust reveals insights into his background, from his childhood in apartheid South Africa to his early days working for BHT. Andy also discusses his motivations for working in social care and homelessness, as well as the challenges he faces as a Charity Chief Executive.

The ‘Penny for your Thoughts’ Breakfast, 25th July 2014

Penny Thompson, Chief Executive of Brighton and Hove Council talks to the Chamber about her life and how she got to where she is now

Rob Forkan of Gandys flipflops interview by Miranda Birch, Brighton Summit, 4th July 2014

Brighton Summit 2014; interview with keynote Rob Forkan from Gandys flipflops by Miranda Birch at the Brighton Chamber 'Come On An Adventure Business Summit'

The 'If you can dream it, you can do it' Breakfast, 25th October 2013

As MD of Propellernet, Nikki Gatenby spent 20 years working in advertising agencies in London and Paris before returning to her roots in Sussex in recent times. Based in the heart of the Lanes in Brighton, Propellernet is a digital marketing agency, providing high quality services to the travel, fashion, retail and financial sectors. Nikki has always loved learning new skills and currently holds qualifications from Kingston University, London Business School and Cranfield University. In addition to running a commercially successful business, Nikki also focuses on ensuring that her workplace is a calm and happy place for her staff. This concern and her investment in staff welfare has resulted in Propellernet winning numerous awards: under Nikki's watch, Propellernet was voted Best Place to Work in the UK, 2013 by the Great Places to Work Institute and The Guardian. Nikki herself was awarded Managing Director of the Year by the Brighton and Hove Business Awards in June this year. But that's not all: Propellernet was awarded the accolade of European Search Agency of the Year, 2013 in the European Search Awards. Propellernet also holds an Investors in People Health and Wellbeing status - a real coup, not least due to the company's relatively small size. Outside working hours, Nikki's boundless energy supports her love of scuba diving, fast cars, helicopters and motorbikes! This business breakfast features Nikki talking about making life better - for her customers AND her staff and how to harness your dreams to turn them into reality. She's a powerful believer in the positive and talks about grabbing life with both hands so that the future really is ours to create.