2. www.acesalliance.org Eastbourne unLtd AGM 2

3. www.acesalliance.org “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts” Aristotle 3

4. www.acesalliance.org Perception Study April 2012 310 businesses outside the county interviewed Only 17% described East Sussex as a good business location When respondents were familiar with East Sussex, the view was far more positive London businesses were the least positive about the county as a business destination 4

5. www.acesalliance.org Perception Study April 2012 42 commercial property advisers interviewed Over half located in the county Only 19% of external advisers would recommend the county Brighton outscored all other East Sussex towns General lack of awareness about available business support 5

6. www.acesalliance.org Perception Study April 2012 Important factors when choosing a business location Transport links Cheap accommodation Connectivity A skilled workforce Quality of life Positive enterprise culture X ? 6

7. www.acesalliance.org Doing Business in East Sussex Working alone Minimal support Risky in weak economy SME To network To sell Share ideas and best practice Gain support Chamber of Commerce Access to larger networks More support A louder voice Strength in numbers Work as a group with SELEP Access to policy makers ACES East Sussex becomes THE place to do business! The Goal 7

8. www.acesalliance.org The Alliance of Chambers in East Sussex Battle Bexhill Crowborough Eastbourne FSB Hailsham Hastings Heathfield IoD Lewes Newhaven Peacehaven Seaford Uckfield Partners: ₋ Stephen Lloyd MP ₋ Amber Rudd MP ₋ Charles Hendry MP and various Ministers The South East Local Enterprise Partnership ESCC WDC EBC The Bank of England Locate East Sussex 8

9. www.acesalliance.org Over 4,000 members Over 15,000 voters One Voice 9

10. www.acesalliance.org Agreed Goals One Voice Transport Infrastructure Connectivity Marketing East Sussex Skills 10

11. www.acesalliance.org Road Infrastructure Over 872 responses to A27 survey Patrick McLoughlin Sec. of State for Transport ₋ Delivered surveys in March by hand ₋ Visited A27 in April 1 of 7 routes on the Strategic Roads Review Part of the SELEP submission for govt funding 11

12. www.acesalliance.org What can you do? Please email support to zoe.gordon@essex.gov.uk zoe.gordon@essex.gov.uk For the Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) Almost 200 emails so far! And please complete the A27 survey at: www.acesalliance.org www.acesalliance.org 874 responses so far! 12

13. www.acesalliance.org Promoting East Sussex East Sussex Business Conference in partnership with ESCC and SBT 8 th October 2014 New website www.acesalliance.orgwww.acesalliance.org Close relationship with Locate East Sussex Capture teams Monthly Business Clinics Quarterly Start-Up Clinics One to one business support sessions Regular press inserts ₋ Etc Magazine ₋ SBT 13

14. www.acesalliance.org Marketing ACES & East Sussex 14

15. www.acesalliance.org Skills Links with Stephen Lloyd MP Sussex Downs College Sussex Coast College Brighton University ESCC National Apprenticeship Service Jobcentre Plus People Matter Business Clinics and One to Ones 15

16. Apprenticeship Funding Support National Apprenticeship Service funds: –100% of training cost for 16-18 yrs old –Up to 50% for 19-24 yrs old –A contribution if over 25 yrs old Grant – £1500 for employers for 16-24 yrs old –Up to 10 apprentices 16

17. How can you get involved? Link with local schools and colleges Work experience Apprenticeship Mock Interviews CV coaching 17

18. www.acesalliance.org Connectivity Highspeed Broadband by March 2016 Closing mobile “Not Spots” 18

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20. E-Sussex Openreach Phase 1 1 head end 9 exchange areas 49 FTTC cabs 12,300 THP 20

21. E-Sussex Openreach Phase 2 2 head ends 17 exchange areas 63 FTTC cabs 13,677 THP 21

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23. Phase 3 Alfriston, Barcombe, East Dean, Glynde, Isfield, Plumpton, Ringmer, Ripe Eastbourne, Hampden Park, Lewes, Pevensey, Pevensey Marina (serves the Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne area), Polegate. 23

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25. SE LEP Mobile Telephony ‘Not Spots’ Zoe Gordon 21 st March 2014

26. 26 What are we doing? Gather business data to help us open up dialogue with Mobile phone operators Govt Dept for Communities, Media and Sport Aim to improve reception in rural locations and key transport routes

27. 27 Why are we doing it? 84% of businesses have suffered due to poor connectivity Average cost to small business = £10,000 per year

28. 28 Collaboration with OpenSignal, to build a picture of mobile ‘not spots’ and estimate the impact on local businesses How are we doing it?

29. 29 Share and Grow… We need your data to strengthen our case, so Download the OpenSignal app: the Apple App store Google Play for Android or visit the OpenSignal website http://opensignal.com/ Contact Zoe Gordon Business Engagement and Communications Manager 07880 179 998 zoe.gordon@essex.gov.uk

30. www.acesalliance.org The Alliance of Chambers in East Sussex “If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your path” Buddha www.acesalliance.org 30

31. www.acesalliance.org Thank You 31