NEEB Link – Your Connection to Business Growth in North Essex

NEEB Link is a brand-new, free programme and digital app for eligible businesses and businesspeople located in Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Braintree and Epping Forest districts.

It’s all about sparking collaboration, boosting innovation and creating new
opportunities.

Running until March 2026, NEEB Link is packed with networking, co-working, expert advice and digital resources
to help your business grow. On top of that, NEEB Link includes a free digital app to connect you to businesses,
events, resources, jobs, co-working spaces and support.

What’s included in NEEB Link?

10 high-impact networking events with high-profile, expert speakers (commencing 23 September)
10 collaborative co-working sessions (commencing 15 September)
6 live webinars + virtual 1:1 ‘Expert Power Hours’ (commencing 2 October)
Free digital app to connect with local businesses, resources and jobs
Innovate UK funding advice via Brunel University London
Discounted Federation of Small Businesses membership
Digital skills workshops for 500 local students

Why join?

No cost for eligible businesses
Exclusive to North Essex
Designed and delivered by an award-winning team at The Consortium (small business owners who
understand your challenges)

NEEB Link is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. There is no cost to participate. Businesses can be pre-startup or already established, in any business sector, of any size (including Sole Traders) and must be located in one of the five districts above.

Join NEEB Link and grow your network, skills and opportunities.

Register Now

NEEB Link is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by The Consortium East Ltd