(Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00)

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: Breakfast briefing

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 business updates from local businesses and providers. Currently keynote speakers will include:- James Sinclair, entrepreneur and CEO of Partyman Group, will be featuring his development of the legendary brand of Rossi since its acquisition in 2021. Nick Parr, Theatre ... Read more

Free

Networking Essex Southend

The Boundary Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, United Kingdom

Join other local businesses for an exciting networking event happening in Southend! It's the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network. The event will take place at Southend The Boundary. Don't miss out on this chance to meet new people, exchange ideas, and potentially collaborate on exciting projects. Mark your calendars ... Read more

Free

Networking Essex Southend

The Boundary Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, United Kingdom

Join other local businesses for an exciting networking event happening in Southend! It's the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network. The event will take place at Southend The Boundary. Don't miss out on this chance to meet new people, exchange ideas, and potentially collaborate on exciting projects. Mark your calendars ... Read more

Free

The North Essex Business Expo

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, United Kingdom

A partnership between all the North Essex Councils (NEEB), Colchester, Maldon, Tendring, Braintree, Uttlesford, Epping, Chelmsford, Harlow and Essex, Global, DS Group and Networking Essex hoping to achieve the biggest business expo in North Essex at the Charter Hall, Colchester on 11th September between 10am-3pm with over 100 stands and 1,000 visitors. The expo will ... Read more

Free

Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with Launchpad

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Essex Business Partnerships and Launchpad are working in collaboration to launch a 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

£15

Networking Essex Southend

The Boundary Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, United Kingdom

Join other local businesses for an exciting networking event happening in Southend! It's the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network. The event will take place at Southend The Boundary. Don't miss out on this chance to meet new people, exchange ideas, and potentially collaborate on exciting projects. Mark your calendars ... Read more

Free

Cancelled Finance for Non-Financial Entrepreneurs

Online

In this course, you’ll gain a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts to drive the success of your business. This workshop aims to demystify the accounting language so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business, helping you forecast for the future, evaluate your current efforts, and establish strategies to ... Read more

Free

How to Stay Safe Online: Cyber Security, Online Safety and Cyber Hygiene

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

An unmissable opportunity to hear from cyber experts in Essex Police's Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team. From banking, shopping, ordering, deliveries and significant business activities through streaming to social media, businesses, organisations and people are spending more time than ever online. Cyber security is an important part of daily life, whether you’re connecting to ... Read more

Free

Southend Business Partnership Briefing

The Pod South Essex College, Luker Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

The morning will have on offer a free, light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of business updates from local businesses and providers. Keynote speakers will be announced soon.

Free

Southend Buzz Networking

D2 Lounge Roots Hall Stadium Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Business Buzz Southend networking sessions are an excellent way to mingle face-to-face with other local businesses in a free-flowing, fun atmosphere. Designed to work with your schedule, there’s no such thing as late with this two-hour drop-in session. Turn up whenever you like before the event closes at 12 noon and stay for 5 minutes ... Read more

£10.00