Information and links to business networks in the Epping Forest District.
Epping Forest Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit organisation run by elected business people, for the benefit of local business people and the community. The Chamber offers, amongst other member services, regular breakfast meetings to provide networking and learning opportunities.
The Town Centre Partnerships are involved various projects and activities throughout the year such as community festivals, Christmas festivities, business breakfasts, tourism development and clean-up days. The Waltham Abbey Town Partnership has established a ‘Breakfast for Business’ programme providing networking opportunities for local businesses.
To get in contact with the Town Centre Partnership in your area you can contact Cathy MacBride by telephone on 01992 564 325 or by email to cmacbride@eppingforestdc.gov.uk.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. Formed in 1974, it now has 215,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches. The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political. The FSB hosts regular events and networking opportunities, produces the Essex Voice of Business newsletter and offers member services such as finance and legal helplines and business banking services.
This network brings manufacturing companies together to share ideas, experiences and good practice to enable businesses to exploit and develop business opportunities. It also involves sector exports and support agencies, such as the Institute for Manufacturing.
This Network brings together key companies (including Ford, BAE Systems and Selex) involved in research and development in Essex. Quarterly meetings provide information on the latest R&D opportunities and networking to encourage new partnerships and collaborations, increase R&D activity in the county, promote knowledge transfer partnerships and international opportunities.
The Procurement Agency for Essex (PAE) represents 14 member local authorities and the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (plus two associate members) in the county of Essex. It works to promote and facilitate collaborative procurement across Essex. The PAE portal brings buyers into direct contact with suppliers for all the products and services purchased by the public sector across Essex.
Assistance for tourism businesses, including support with marketing and promotions, quality issues and other key business issues.
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