Our Business Network
The Connected100
Providing exceptional experiences for Brighton's best brands
A Business Network That Gets You SEEN
❌ Struggling to make meaningful business connections?
❌ Fed up with networking that feels like a waste of time?
❌ Spending money on advertising that doesn’t deliver?
❌ Feeling invisible while competitors get noticed?
You’re not alone, but you don’t have to do it alone either.
The Connected100 solves this with visibility + connections that drive real results.
What is The Connected100?
The Connected100 is more than just a membership.
It’s Brighton & Hove’s most dynamic community of ambitious founders, business owners, and leaders who come together to:
Get Seen – with real visibility across trusted local platforms
Get Connected – with curated introductions and collaborations
Get Supported – with expert advice and strategic opportunities
Get Results – through genuine relationships that grow your business
Unlike other networking groups, the Connected100 actively champions its members. With 200,000+ monthly views across our engaged channels, we don’t just talk about visibility, we deliver it. Check out our full stats here.
Why Join The Connected100?
✅ Visibility that Counts – Your brand featured in our directory, newsletters, and social campaigns.
✅ Connections that Convert – Curated networking and introductions to the right people.
✅ Strategic Business Support – Guidance on brand storytelling, positioning, and growth.
✅ Local Influence – Align with Brighton’s award-winning business community.
✅ Exclusive Perks – Access to events, promotions, concierge services, and special offers.
"I joined the Connected100 earlier this year and have met some great people locally. It feels good to be supported by a local business, whilst supporting other local businesses too!" – Jo Renshaw
Over 70 spots filled with membership options designed to support small to large brands. Sponsorship opportunities available on request, our headline sponsor is EDF Energy and we have 3 more sponsor slots available.
Membership Tiers
Choose the right level for your business:
Essentials Membership
Perfect for businesses who want community, visibility, and local support.
Includes:
✅Community networking & curated introductions
✅Features in directory, newsletter & social campaigns
✅Member events and promotions
✅Concierge perks and exclusive offers
Premium Membership
For ambitious brands who want to be seen, heard, and remembered.
Everything in Essentials, plus:
✅ Bi-Monthly Social Features & Regular Stories
✅ Enhanced brand storytelling to highlight your business journey
✅ Blog & Newsletter Features reaching our 200k+ monthly audience
✅ Host & Learn opportunities to showcase your expertise
✅ Strategic business & marketing guidance to grow with confidence
VIP Membership (Limited to One Per Industry)
For leaders who want maximum visibility and authority positioning.
Includes everything in Essentials, plus:
✅Priority promotion across all Connected100 channels
✅Personalised marketing & strategy sessions
✅VIP only opportunities and events
✅Industry exclusivity, no competitors at your level
When you join Connected100, you align with an award-winning community:
🏆 Winner Business Community Champion Brighton & Hove 2025
🏆 Finalist Community of the Year
🏆 Finalist Best New Business
🏆 Our Founder has also been named in the UK Top 100 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs
We’re also trusted by major partners, including EDF Energy as our headline sponsor.
"When Lyndsey asked me to be part of Connected100, I was delighted! What an honour to be amongst so many amazing brands!" – Sarah King, Flamingo Styling & Sarah King Interiors
FAQs
How is Connected100 different from other networking groups?
We don’t just network, we promote. Your brand is actively championed across newsletters, socials, and events with 200k+ monthly views. We also have a broader audience because of the work we do in our Social Club and our Tourism Alliance/Visitor Brighton activities.
Do I have to attend every event?
No. The value isn’t just in events as your business is promoted online and through the community whether or not you’re in the room.
Do I have to go to Social events as well as Networking events?
No. As a Connected100 member you get Social Club access so you can enjoy social networking when it suits you. We always recommend coming out on both so you can meet more people (and have fun with us!)
What if my industry is already taken for VIP?
You can still join as an Essentials member, but only one VIP slot is available per industry.
Do you offer charity or hospitality rates?
Yes, discounted memberships are available for community brands speak to us directly for details.
A Community That Drives Results
Connected100 isn’t just about attending networking events, it’s about building relationships that lead to real opportunities.
"We joined C100 when opening a new branch in Hove... and we are so glad we did! Being able to not only offer our services to the vast C100 network but also utilise the talent within the community for our own business has been invaluable!" – Tom, Mansell McTaggart
If you’re ready to get seen, build meaningful business connections, and be part of a thriving network, Connected100 is the place for you.
"I created the Connected100 Business Club to live and breathe my values of supporting local, which is the whole reason Connected Brighton was born in lockdown - to put our pound into independent brands and get the city and it's residents thriving again. Now we are famous for our love of local and use our growing following to give a voice to local businesses" - Lyndsey Clay, Founder Connected Brighton
Only 30 spots remaining - Join 70+ Brighton business leaders TODAY!
Book a call with Lyndsey to talk over which option is best for you and your brand.
How to Join
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Click the button below to request more details.
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Receive the Connected100 info pack via email.
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Book a call to discuss eligibility and application.
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And you are in!
⚡ Limited VIP Memberships Available – One Spot Per Industry!
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