NEEB Link
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.
All of our networking events include a free lunch and are held at high end venues near you.
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 local students
Why join?
- No cost for eligible businesses
- Exclusive to North Essex (Must be based in the Districts of Braintree, Chelsmford, Colchester, Epping Forest, or Maldon)
- Designed and delivered by an award-winning team at The Consortium (small business owners who
understand your challenges)
Our Upcoming Events
See below for our upcoming Events as part of NEEB Link. Click on each event to find out more details and book your free place.
All of our networking events include a free lunch and are held at high end venues near you.
Co-working Drop-in sessions
Join us from 10am-12pm at any of the following sessions (No booking is necessary).
Monday 15 September
The Plaza Cafe, Rutherford Park, Horizon 120, Great Notley
Braintree CM77 7AU
Monday 29 September
Starbucks, 199 High St. Epping CM16 4BL
Monday 13 October
TOAST, 5 Culver Square, Colchester,
Essex, CO1 1WF
Monday 3 November
The County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ
Monday 10 November
The Plaza Cafe, Rutherford Park, Horizon 120, Great Notley
Braintree CM77 7AU
Monday 24 November
Maldon Coffee Company, 30a Edward’s Walk, Maldon CM9 5PS
Monday 12 January 2026
Starbucks, Retail Park, Sheepen Rd, Colchester CO3 3LL
Monday 26 January
Starbucks, 199 High St. Epping CM16 4BL
Monday 9 February
The County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ
Monday 2 March
Maldon Coffee Company, 30a Edward’s Walk, Maldon CM9 5PS
Co-Working Sessions:
Running from 10am – 12pm, join us to chat about your business or we’ll simply keep you company while you work. Look out for a friendly member of The Consortium’s NEEB Link team.
Please note that for the Co-Working sessions, your own refreshments will be at your own expense.
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 of Braintree, Chelsmford, Colchester, Epping Forest, or Maldon.
Join NEEB Link and grow your network, skills and opportunities.
NEEB Link is delivered by The Consortium East Ltd
