Grow Digital begins its final series today! Book upcoming workshops and learn how to adopt digital tools and increase your business efficiency. A total of 500 businesses have already been helped and more than 100 are receiving one-to-one mentoring. More: ow.ly/GFBe50QX108

.Sussex & Surrey Institute of Technology opens at Nescot College on February 28.🎊 The space specialises in digital technologies with courses and apprenticeships including software development, cyber security, AI, networking, cloud computing, data handling, and IT support. More: ow.ly/L0H450QXbp6

We’re travelling to UKREiiF 2024! Taking place on 21-23 May in Leeds, this will be an important opportunity for us to showcase the huge potential for investment in our district. Visit: opportunitymidsussex.co.uk

The countdown is officially on…just 1 week to go until #UKREiiF 2024! 🎉

We're counting the days...we will be at UKREiiF Untapped Places: Challenges and Opportunities Investment Lunch on 21 May, alongside more than 50 pre-qualified investors, developers and government agencies and other smaller local authorities.

Mid Sussex has the potential to grow. We have 70 hectares of planned employment space in the pipeline, an enviably high quality of life and growing network of high skill businesses. These are just some of the messages we will share with investors and developers UKREiiF in May!

VP of operations Universal Quantum Ilan Elson said: “We moved to Mid Sussex in 2021 when we were looking for a start-up-friendly environment that was in a vibrant area. “The council and MP have been fantastic partners in welcoming us as an innovative deep-tech business.” UKREiiF

Come and see us at Stand F50 at UKREiiF for a chance to enter our business card draw for a bottle of Kingscote Estate wine from Mid Sussex. Other giveaways include bags made from recycled plastic, pens made of wheat and water in recyclable packaging.

Niklas Kruse director of finance and operations UK & Ireland at Roche Diagnostics UK said: "Mid Sussex is an excellent location for our business. As a global organisation operating in healthcare supply chains, it’s crucial that we have access to excellent travel infrastructure.” UKREiiF

We’ve been singing the praises of Mid Sussex to so many investors, developers and government agencies UKREiiF this week. To find out why Mid Sussex is a great place to invest visit: opportunitymidsussex.co.uk

Europe's largest commercial property developer @Panattoni says Burgess Hill has the potential to grow based on its location and skilled workforce. Check out our interview with David McGougan, Panattoni’s development director for the South East here: opportunitymidsussex.co.uk/panattoni-park…

Opportunity Mid Sussex was chosen as a Sustainability Champion for UKREiiF 2024. We've been helping businesses on their low carbon journey and leading on lots of other sustainability initiatives. Check out the news here: ow.ly/2gzW50SxNcm

Adelphi Group in Haywards Heath is aiming to become the UK market leader in five years, according to Adelphi Group of Companies Managing Director Chris Wilson. Check out our Q&A with Chris to learn why Mid Sussex is a great place to live, work and do business. ow.ly/MFXE50SxNtq

With exciting plans to expand, the future is looking bright for @Steve_WillisLTD. We caught up with the MD Steve to find out what's next for the business and what makes Mid Sussex a great place to be. Visit: ow.ly/QcPX50SzzoS UKREiiF

Wakehurst was transformed into an art gallery last week, with their first ever community art exhibition taking place in the incredible Millennium Seed Bank. Read more and be inspired by our local talent: ow.ly/WVHI50SM3MF

About the Place is a public art project which encourages residents and visitors to enjoy walks in the scenic Mid Sussex countryside. Routes start and finish at a series of oak waymarkers, hand carved by local artist Janine Creaye. Read more: ow.ly/zM0250SM1cE

Beech Hurst Gardens and Victoria Park in Haywards Heath, St John's Park in Burgess Hill and Ashplats Park in East Grinstead have received the coveted Green Flag Award. Read more: ow.ly/qtWY50SSJZf

Wakehurst must be one of the best outdoor classrooms in the world! Julie Whelan, Learning Manager @wakehurst_kew says: “Plant and seed science is woven into our work with schools at Wakehurst, as we’re committed to inspiring the next generation and engaging them with nature."

Read our interview with Graham Hyslop, Homes England Regional Development Director, about progress at Brookleigh in Burgess Hill, which includes 3,500 homes and employment space as part of this well-planned community. ow.ly/3kjV50T1MJV Image courtesy of Homes England