A 2025 Roundup
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.
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NEEB Link Empowers HMP Chelmsford Inmates with Business Start-Up Skills Ahead of Release
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.
Success of Earniversity FastTrack Challenge
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).
Pitch to Convince:
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.
StartUp Social Programme: Driving growth for North Essex Entrepreneurs
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
Announcing Our Winners: North Essex Business Expo 2025
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.
Start Your Dream Business
Ready to ditch the 9–5 dream and build something of your own? Whether you’ve got a business idea or just want to make extra cash doing something you love, Rebel+ is your ultimate shortcut to getting started no jargon, no fluff, and thanks to the North Essex Economic Board, 100% free.
Step Into the Spotlight: Apply Now for “Pitch to Convince”
A free, practical programme for North Essex business owners who want to tell their story with clarity, confidence—and real impact.
Are you a small business owner ready to sharpen your message, stand out in a crowded market, and pitch like a pro?
Young Traders Spark Creativity Across Essex Markets
This summer, Essex has been brimming with creativity as young entrepreneurs brought their passion and products to local markets through the NMTF Young Trader Market Events.