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Short film promotes Essex as a base for business
New short film launched by county council to attract global business to base operations in Essex
Big Bear Cider
Big Bear Cider, from Braintree, Essex, explains how the Group2Grow Peer Network programme came at just the right time for their business, helping them to take a step back and define a forward-thinking strategy.
Ambitious Women Wednesdays
Essex County Council (ECC) are launching a series of videos, to support and celebrate its local women in business.
Group2Grow launches
Essex County Council and Let’s Do Business Group launch Group2Grow, in support of Essex businesses
Essex Business support strengthened
Businesses across Essex are encouraged to take advantage of dedicated advice and guidance being offered through Essex County Council’s refreshed support service ‘Backing Essex Business’.
Sutherland Partners
The inventors of the ‘Aid to Birthing Cattle’ utilises existing technology in a unique and innovative way. Find out more about how we supported the business to bring their flagship product to life.
Samuel Brothers
You’ll find these bespoke tailors maintaining an age long tradition by creating uniforms for the military. Find out more about their story and how our team supported their thriving business.
RWTCS Transport Consultancy Service
Transport Consultant Richard Williams from RWTCS, Basildon, explains how the peer network programme Group2Grow has given him a kickstart to knowing how to get his business recognised.
Back to Business Essex on Phoenix FM
Director of Services, David Rooke, was interviewed by Scott Ross at Phoenix FM about the new business support scheme, Back to Business Essex, set up to help businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19.
New business support service in Essex
Back to Business Essex, a new service fully funded by Essex County Council, has launched to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) get back on track as we return to business.