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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.
The North Essex Business Expo 10th September 2025 We are really pleased to announce a partnership between the North Essex Councils (NEEB), Colchester, Maldon, Tendring, Braintree, Uttlesford, Epping, Chelmsford, Essex, Global, the DE Group and Networking Essex . What we hope to achieve the biggest business expo in North Essex at the Charter Hall, Colchester ... Read more
Networking Breakfast – Driving Economic Growth & Investment in Colchester Start your day with purpose, connect with fellow professionals, and gain exclusive insights from the leadership of Colchester City Council at the newly refurbished Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester. This is your opportunity to hear directly from Pamela Donnelly, CEO of Colchester City Council, and Lindsay Barker, ... Read more
The third Southchurch Business Expo is being organised by Southend-on-Sea City Council Economic Development Team in partnership with Project Southchurch and sponsorship from Kursaal Plant Hire. It will provide a marketplace of business support giving advice to new and established businesses. It will offer advice to young entrepreneurs and potential new traders about setting up ... Read more
We are delighted to invite you to this event for local businesses, charities and inclusion teams to collaborate and share information about an untapped talent pool of Southend-on-Sea City Council Care Leavers. Throughout the day, you will hear powerful stories that highlight the journeys of care-experienced young people and the positive impact that collaborative support ... Read more
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 presentation will be from the AI Guys:- An AI automation agency empowering your business with intelligent automation. Space East will also be presenting on funding and advice ... Read more
Join us for a full-day, hands-on Digital Tools and AI Workshop designed to help professionals streamline workflows, boost productivity, and confidently integrate AI into their daily operations. In the morning session, we’ll explore the fundamentals of digital tools, including communication, project management, automation, and data analysis platforms. Through interactive activities like tool mapping, gap analysis, and real-world scenario ... Read more
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
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 with confidence, clarity and purpose ✔ Manage people and priorities with real impact 📍 In-person at Launchpad Southend(with lunch & refreshments) 🗓️ 15 Oct (full ... Read more
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 and businesses, so why not pop along and join us.
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 is a powerhouse of innovation, enterprise, and opportunity, making this year’s theme “Building a Greater Essex” the perfect place to focus on strengthening our local economy, celebrating ... Read more
