North Essex is home to a dynamic and diverse business community, shaped by entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and strengthening local supply chains. From early-stage start-ups to established, growing enterprises, businesses across the area are contributing to productivity, skills development, and sustainable economic growth.
2025 was a year of momentum, collaboration, and practical support for businesses across North Essex, with initiatives from the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) playing a central role in building a stronger local business community.
NEEB Link has successfully delivered a practical and inspiring business start-up workshop to inmates at HMP Chelmsford who are due for imminent release, supporting rehabilitation through enterprise and self-employment.
Young people across North Essex are celebrating their successful completion of the latest Earniversity FastTrack Challenge, a fully funded initiative run through the Young Entrepreneurs programme from the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB).
The final session of NEEB’s Pitch to Convince programme brought together a cohort of founders who arrived with anticipation, nerves and no small amount of self-doubt — and left with something far more valuable: confidence, clarity and a strengthened sense of community.
Small business owners, entrepreneurs and innovators in North Essex are invited to join the North Essex Economic Board and ARISE Innovation Hubs in Chelmsford for free Start Up Social events
We’re thrilled to reveal the winners of our competition for 20 free exhibition stands at the upcoming North Essex Business Expo 2025, proudly hosted by Networking Essex.
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