Communities
Great businesses are made with the right people in your corner. The team at EGA have put together different communities to help connect you with those in the same industry, or with similar values when it comes to business.
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Get in touch to find out more about our business support offering.
Greater Essex Business Board
Business-led advisory group
The Greater Essex Business Board (GEBB) is a new strategic advisory group created by businesses, for businesses. It brings together influential leaders to represent the voice of the private sector and shape economic policy locally and nationally. With the freedom to set its own agenda, GEBB will provide evidence-based advice to inform the Economic Strategy for Greater Essex, influence investment, support job growth, and raise the region’s profile. Its mission is to make Greater Essex stand out, compete, and thrive by driving priorities that matter most to businesses.
Essex Construction Alliance
Uncover new opportunities & grow your network
Are you involved in the construction sector within Essex and looking to expand your network and discover sector-specific opportunities? The Essex Construction Alliance is a networking group designed for exactly that. Subscribe to the newsletter to stay up to date on events, such as our annual Essex Build Expo, and more.
Ambitious Women in Essex
A community by ambitious women, for ambitious women
A thriving community set up to support, promote and celebrate Essex women in business. Ambitious Women in Essex provides an encouraging, supportive and inspiring space for women to connect, talk about their businesses and more. Regular co-working days and networking events are hosted across the county. Check out our Events page to see what’s coming up!
Stories of progress
Don't just take our word for it, hear from the local individuals who are scaling faster and thinking bigger.
“The Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme didn’t just help us write a stronger grant application, it changed how we tell KIGO’s story. That is the kind of support every early-stage founder needs and almost none can find.”
Innovation Grant Mentoring
“The support was incredibly helpful. I was able to step back, really look at where the business was going, and understand the financial side more clearly. It also made me realise the true value of what I was delivering - something I hadn’t fully recognised before.”
Ambitious Essex
“The Essex Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service has been invaluable in helping us enable apprenticeship employers to secure funding quickly and easily, ensuring smaller employers and apprentices have the same opportunities as other learners.”
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service
“The team have been very supportive throughout the process and guided us through each step. Every question was answered in detail, and we would highly recommend the service to other businesses.”
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service
“It’s a valuable way to invest in our team and support business growth. The process was straightforward, and the support helped us up skill our team without the usual financial pressures. We’d highly recommend it to others looking to develop their workforce.”
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service
“Pitching to companies was the best, from a commercial and learning perspective. Secondly the other cohort members, I feel I've met like minded people going through or have been through similar challenges.”
Grow Essex Global
“My experience with the Essex Growth Agency through Ambitious Women in Essex has been transformational for my business. May it continue as an incubator of talent, driving growth and prosperity across the county.”
Ambitious Women in Essex
"From start to finish, the process was seamless. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, guiding me through every step. I felt valued as a customer, and the results were fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful experience!"
Ambitious Women in Essex