If you’re in Essex and growing a business, building a brand, or evolving a big idea, this is the place for you.
For networking, resources, events, shoutouts, and a dose of ‘you’ve got this’.
This is your local community. Step inside and join the other entrepreneurs.

Your Essex Community
Running a business is exciting and challenging.
Share your journey with others who understand, support, and celebrate your success.
Join today and become part of your community.
Every big business
was once a small idea that someone believed in
Upcoming Events
Elevate Basildon Business - Strategy and Planning
21st January, 2026
Holiday Inn Basildon, SS14 3DG
FREE
Strategic Planning That Works is a powerful workshop designed specifically for small business owners who want to move beyond day-to-day firefighting and start planning with purpose. Running a small bu…
Start My Biz Workshop
21st January, 2026
Holiday Inn Brentwood, CM14 5NF
FREE
Get ready to kickstart your business’s journey at this FREE workshop, where you’ll gain valuable insights and knowledge! Join us for an exciting 3hr FREE workshop where we will be diving into the…
Unlock Grant Funding
21st January, 2026
Holiday Inn Brentwood
FREE
Looking to fund your business idea or take your early-stage venture to the next level? Join us for our Unlocking Grant Funding Workshop, a practical and informative session designed to help entreprene…
Latest News
19th November, 2025
We were thrilled to welcome Lucy-Jo Hudson, award-winning actress best known for her roles in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, as our special guest speaker at our recent event, “How to Become an Inf…
16th September, 2025
Essex businesses: join Ambitious Essex for Rural Connections this November to discover more about the future potential of the county’s rural economies and communities.Date: Thursday 6 November 2025T…
11th August, 2025
Back for its fourth year, the 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 Cit…
