About Essex Business Partnerships

Essex Business Partnerships proved to be more than just another networking organisation, as it was always intended. There were principles of proactivity, innovation, inclusivity, diversity and encouragement for all of our members.

Whether you’re a large business, or someone just starting out as a sole trader you will have a great home in our organisation.

In practice this means working with members to come together, talk with each other and work together, irrespective of the industry you operate in. It’s what gives rise to our tag line; Connect Communicate Collaborate.

We believe that deeper, more meaningful, relationships can be forged, enabling a strong platform upon which businesses can nurture the entrepreneurial talent in and around Essex.
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Sally Sykes

Chief Executive Officer

Vision

We want a place, and platform, where businesses can come together, help each other and create better opportunities for growth for all types of businesses in Essex and the surrounding areas.

Mission

As a not-for-profit organisation our goal is to invest in opportunities for local businesses and provide them with the best possible opportunities to thrive. We believe the best way to do that is to create a feeling of community to create the best type of relationships, those built on respect and trust.

We know we will require organisations from all over Essex to help build this community, but the result will be a strong and thriving community of both businesses and people.

We acknowledge our members are the cornerstone or our vision and that is why we are keen to gather those with the same vision as us to grow a vibrant and strong business community in Essex.

Our Core Values

Inclusive

We have cultivated an inclusive and diverse business community which responds to the varied needs of the breadth of the local industry sectors. We encourage our members to undertake joint activities and arrangements for mutual support and promotion of the interests for the regional business community.

Accessible

We are proud to provide accessible B2B events, member-to-member networking, marketing opportunities, training, development, business coaching, and tangible advice. Furthermore, we have a range of different ways in which we interact with businesses interested in supporting the growth of the business community.

Innovative

Our aim is to nurture the local entrepreneurial talent & future workforce through inspirational & practical engagement within local educational institutions, youth organisations and charities.