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Community and Events

Launchpad brings great businesses and people together and unites them in a culture of support, inspiration, and shared success.

We want people to feel like they are a part of something exciting and progressive – because they truly are! Surround yourself with inspiring individuals, experts, and resources that can help turn your innovative ideas into a successful venture.

By meeting and working with other driven entrepreneurs, you can find the perfect collaborator or mentor to help propel your business forward. That’s why Launchpad regularly offers free networking events and workshops where you can connect with like-minded individuals in your industry.

Upcoming Events

  • A Guide to Government Contracts – Series of 4 workshops on How to Tender – Rochford Business Customers Only

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    A guide to Government contracts - Series of 4 workshops Rochford District Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Launchpad Southend are pleased to provide local businesses with a series of FREE new workshops designed to help your business navigate the world of Government contracts! Join us at Launchpad for four interactive sessions where you will learn everything you ... Read more

    Free
  • Preparing for Your Public Sector Tender Journey – Southend Business Customers Only

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    OverviewThis workshop is designed for micro and small businesses looking to take their first steps into public sector tendering. If you're aiming to win lower-value tenders and requests for quotations (RFQs) but feel overwhelmed by procurement jargon, this session will help you build confidence and clarity. What You’ll Learn How to access public sector opportunities ... Read more

    Free
  • Southend Sales Accelerator Course

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    This is an unmissable, fully funded (by South Essex College) which give local businesses to transform the way they perceive and do sales! A four week (one half day per week) programme, 4 hours per session delivered from The LaunchPad in Southend. This course trains you through a 360 Sales process, starting with Grabbing Attention ... Read more

    Free
  • Grow Your Email List by Leveraging Small Business Saturday

    Zoom

    Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow. Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing. Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free gift from us! Marketing Coach Minal Patel shares ... Read more

    Free
  • Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with The Launchpad 202511

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    Essex Business Partnerships and Launchpad are working in collaboration to launch this new networking breakfast in the Rochford/Southend area for those businesses who like to network. Networking is a great marketing tool and if undertaken properly can build long lasting relationships for businesses to work together and grow, if you have never tried it before ... Read more

    £20.00 – £25.00
  • Brand It Beautiful: DIY Photography Tips for Small Business Owners

    Zoom

    Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow. Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing. Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free gift from us! In this session, visual branding ... Read more

    Free
  • FSB Business Bootcamp: Harvesting Resilience

    The Granary Estates Parsonage Lane, Woodditton, Suffolk

    Looking to strengthen your small business and make it more resilient? Join us for our biggest bootcamp yet, where you’ll gain unrivalled insight and knowledge and the opportunity to network with hundreds of business leaders from across the East of England. Set in the beautiful grounds of The Granary Estates near Newmarket, you’ll take part ... Read more

    £10.00 – £15.00
  • LinkedIn Do’s & Don’ts for Success

    Online

    LinkedIn has emerged as a powerful platform for professionals to connect, network, and advance their careers. Join us as we delve into the essential do's and don'ts of LinkedIn, uncovering the key tactics to optimise your profile, expand your network, and engage effectively with potential customers and collaborators. Whether you are just starting, or you ... Read more

    £30.00
  • LinkedIn Content That Connects and Builds Trust

    Zoom

    Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow. Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing. Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free gift from us! LinkedIn isn’t just for job ... Read more

    Free
  • Bandwidth Essex #1 – November 2025: ‘Trust – the invisible architecture of success’ with Trevor Folley

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    Join us at the first Bandwidth Essex Lunch Series - November 2025 with a keynote address by Trevor Folley 'Trust - the invisible architecture of success' An event by ChadSan, powered by The Peer Space Join us at Launchpad Southend on Thursday November 20th 2025 from 12 for 1230PM at  for an exclusive event series for business leaders and professionals in Essex. ... Read more

    Free

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