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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

Southend Business Partnership Briefing 9 October 2025

Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

The morning will have on offer a free light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of updates from local providers. The focus of the event will be around AI. AI ... Read more

Free

Leadership, Management & Communication Workshop.

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Great leadership isn’t just about position — it’s about impact.  This intensive Leadership, Management & Communication Workshop is designed to help you:   ✔ Communicate more effectively across teams  ✔ Lead ... Read more

£595.00

Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo

Belfair Methodist Church Hall Eastwood Road North, Leigh On Sea, Essex

The second Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo is being organised by Southend-on-Sea City Council - Business-on-Sea in partnership with Leigh-on-Sea.com It will provide a marketplace of local businesses and services. This is open to residents ... Read more

Free

Understanding and Developing a Marketing Strategy

Online

An area that many small and new businesses struggle with is developing and defining their marketing approach. Creating a marketing strategy document is something every business owner should do before ... Read more

£35.00

Festival of Business: Building a Greater Essex

Chelmsford City Racecourse Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Back for its fourth year, our premier event for businesses across Essex to connect, collaborate, and celebrate success will be held on Wednesday 5 November, from 10.00am until 3.00pm at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Essex ... Read more

Free

Introduction to Social Media Marketing

Online

Want learn how to use social media to market your business effectively? Join this short course from Let’s Do Marketing to learn how to create your social media strategy for success – and come ... Read more

£35.00

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 ... Read more

£10.00 – £15.00

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