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SUMMARY:The North Essex Business Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are really pleased to announce a partnership between the North Essex Councils (NEEB)\, Colchester\, Maldon\, Tendring\, Braintree\, Uttlesford\, Epping\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, Global\, the DS Group and Networking Essex . What we hope to achieve the biggest business expo in North Essex at the Charter Hall\, Colchester on 10th September between 10am-3pm with over 150 stands and 1000 visitors. \nThe expo will be promoted by all our partners to their databases\, social media\, newsletters and in the case of Global we’ll be on Heart radio again leading up to the event. We intend to make every business in Essex aware of the expo and make it a must attend event. \nThis event is open to all businesses of all sizes\, trades\, industries\, professions and sectors\, start ups and pre start ups with something for everyone. \nThe expo is free to attend with plenty of free parking at the Charter Hall\, to book your place please visit www.networking-essex.co.uk and if you would like to exhibit\, please email aaron@networking-essex.co.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/the-north-essex-business-expo-2026/
LOCATION:Charter Hall\, Cowdray Avenue\, Colchester\, CO1 1YH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Expo
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SUMMARY:Southend Business Show 17 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Southend’s flagship business event for 2026\, shining a spotlight on our city’s strengths and supporting growth across all sectors. \n\n\n\n\nThe Southend Business Show will bring together hundreds of local businesses\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and public‑sector partners for a day of networking\, workshops\, and businesses from across the city exhibiting under one roof. \nIt will be one of Southend’s flagship business events for 2026\, shining a spotlight on our city’s strengths and supporting growth across all sectors. \nThis is open to residents and businesses\, so why not pop along and join us. \nOrganised by Southend-on-Sea City Council – Business-on-Sea \nSponsored by: – \nMuddy Wood Projects Ltd is your go to for all your Construction\, Maintenance\, Refurbishment and Fire Door Safety requirements. Regardless of your building\, we can help you with all your requirements. Muddy Wood Projects Ltd excels in professional project management\, paying meticulous attention to every aspect of your project. \nSurgical Holdings (part of the Stille AB group) is a Southend-on-Sea–based manufacturer and repair specialist of high-quality surgical instruments and orthopaedic products. Employing around 60 people locally\, the company blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to support hospitals across the region and beyond. \nBTMK – Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 for the third consecutive year\, BTMK is a leading Essex law firm delivering complete legal support for individuals\, families and businesses. From personal and property matters to private client and high-value commercial work\, BTMK’s trusted advisers are with you at every stage — from your first home to your most complex corporate transaction. \nFormara is Southend-on-Sea’s oldest continuously operating print company. We offer a wide range of print products and print marketing services including direct mail\, print and packaging design\, email campaigns\, graphic and logo design\, and full brand development\, with over 50 years of industry expertise \nDedman Gray For over 40 years\, Dedman Gray have been one of the leading auctioneers and commercial agents in the Essex area\, offering a wide range of services to buyers and sellers. This includes 6 large regional property auctions\, including both residential and commercial properties\, land and a selection of investment properties. Auction is now a very popular method for active purchasers. \nAzets We combine specialist expertise\, progressive technology\, and international scale to provide trusted accountancy and business advisory services locally\, including our dedicated team of professionals in Southend-on-Sea. Your goals\, our people\, a fresh mindset – solving problems so you can confidently focus on what you do best. \nSupported by- \nFreedom Leisure Centre\, Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre\, Eastern Avenue\, Southend-on-Sea\, Essex\, SS2 4FA \n10am to 10.30am Join Sales Geek\, Lisa Ansell who will be delivering a workshop on “Stand out from the crowd’ \n\nThe USP myth\nHow to identify and communicate your differentiation\nMarketing yourself authentically\nEngaging your audience with clarity\n\n12pm to 2pm join Networking Essex with Aaron Desmond
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-business-show-17-september-2026/
LOCATION:Southend Tennis & Leisure Centre\, Eastern Avenue\, Southend On Sea\, Essex\, SS2 4FA
CATEGORIES:Southend Business Show
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SUMMARY:In Person: Adopt Digital – Getting Started & Working Smarter
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Adopt\, Adapt\, Grow Through Digital collection\n\nArise Chelmsford Innovation HubChelmsford\, England\nThursday\, September 17  •  10 AM – 12 PM\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nWork smarter\, not harder. Discover digital tools\, automation and expert support to help your business grow. \n\n\n\n\nRunning a growing business often means wearing multiple hats\, juggling endless tasks and feeling like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. \nWhat if you could free up some of that time\, get a clearer picture of what’s happening in your business and create systems that help you grow without adding more to your workload? \nJoin Ambitious Essex and Taz Panjwani\, Founder of Vibe Agency and recently named Entrepreneur of the Year in the Essex Tech Top 50\, for a workshop all about working smarter through digital tools\, automation and better business processes. \nVibe Agency helps businesses streamline operational processes to improve efficiency and unlock growth. Vibe works with clients across sectors\, from small and medium enterprises to organisations like the NHS\, Anglia Ruskin University and the Chartered Insurance Institute. In this session\, he’ll share real-world examples\, practical tips and the tools that can help you spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time focusing on what really matters. \nWe are delighted to be delivering this workshop in partnership with ARU Arise Innovation Hubs\, Oxford Innovation\, Launchpad\, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)\, Made Smarter and Connected Innovation. \nWith representatives from all of our partners in the room\, this is more than just a workshop. It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that can help support your growth journey\, access specialist expertise\, explore innovation opportunities and build valuable relationships with fellow business owners. \nIf you’re looking to scale your business through digital\, improve efficiency and discover the support available across Essex\, this is an event not to be missed. \nPlease note: This is a three-part series\, but you’re welcome to attend just one\, two or all three sessions. Simply choose the workshop(s) that best suit your business and where you are on your growth journey. \nDuring the workshop we’ll explore:\n✅ How to spot inefficiencies that are slowing your business down \n✅ Using automation to reduce admin and repetitive tasks \n✅ Improving data visibility so you can make better business decisions \n✅ Creating processes that support growth and scale with your business \n✅ Simple digital tools that can save time and improve productivity \n✅ Real examples of businesses that are using technology to work smarter and grow faster \nWho is this workshop for?\nThis session is perfect for business owners and leaders who are: \n\nLooking to scale their business\nFeeling stretched for time\nWanting to improve efficiency and productivity\nCurious about automation but unsure where to start\nLooking for practical ways to streamline operations and support growth\n\nWhat to expect\n✔ A practical presentation from Taz Thornton \n✔ Live Q&A with Ambitious Essex\, Taz\, ARU Innovation Hub\, Connected Innovation\, Oxford Institute and the FSB \n✔ Informal networking with other Essex business owners \n✔ Actionable ideas you can take away and implement straight away \nIf you’re looking for ways to save time\, improve visibility across your business and build stronger foundations for growth\, this workshop is for you. \nPlease note: This course is funded specifically for Essex-based businesses. If your business is located outside of Essex\, unfortunately you will not be eligible to attend and your ticket will be refunded.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/in-person-adopt-digital-getting-started-working-smarter/
LOCATION:Arise Chelmsford Innovation Hub\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM1 1QT
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Business Innovation Unlocked: Essex
DESCRIPTION:Join our innovation experts to discover how innovation funding can benefit your Essex business to thrive for the future. \n\n\n\n\nReady to turn your innovation idea into a stronger funding application? Join this interactive in-person session for Essex businesses to gain practical\, expert guidance on navigating innovation grants with confidence. \nLed by innovation specialists Andrew Dahl and David Kaye\, the event will help you to understand: \n\nIdentify fundable innovation projects\nUnderstand what assessors want to see\nStrengthen your bid writing and proposal development skills\nStand out from the competition and boost your success rate\n\nAndrew and David will deliver their expertise through talks\, breakout sessions and 1:1 discussions. \nYou’ll also meet the teams behind Innovation Grant Mentoring\, Connected Innovation and the Essex Growth Agency\, who will introduce the free support available to Essex innovators and explain exactly how to tap into it. \nWhy attend? \nDesigned as an interactive\, in-person session\, this event will give Essex entrepreneurs a clear route through the innovation funding landscape — from shaping a strong idea to taking confident next steps towards success. \nWhat will you gain? \n\nPractical tips to strengthen your innovation grant applications\nA clearer understanding of the UK innovation funding landscape\nExpert insight from experienced innovation and grant specialists\nTailored guidance through interactive breakout discussions\nInformation on free business support available to Essex innovators\nConfidence to shape your idea towards funding success\n\nWhat’s the purpose? \nDelivered for Essex businesses\, this event brings together local innovators\, expert mentors and regional support to strengthen: \n\nAwareness of innovation funding\nGrant applications\nSuccess rates within Essex
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/business-innovation-unlocked-essex/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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