Tendring4Growth

08/06/2026

🚀 Looking to bring fresh talent into your Essex business?

The Consortium (East) Ltd and Greater Essex Careers Hub have teamed up to host a FREE, exclusive information event and you’re invited!

Discover how you can offer a T-Level industry placement at no cost and start building your future workforce.

📅 Event Details:

🕣 8:30am – 11:30am
📍 Friday 12 June – Billericay Town Football Club
📍 Tuesday 16 June – The Plaza, Braintree

Connect with emerging talent, learn about T-Level placements and apprenticeships, explore flexible options for businesses of all sizes, gain practical advice, and access free support, all while joining employers, colleges, and skills partners shaping Essex’s future workforce.

👉 Book your free place now: cognitoforms.com/TheConsortium2/TLevels

05/06/2026

Do you know a business that gives back and puts the community first? 🤝

The Social Value Champion Award recognises a business that demonstrates a strong commitment to social, environmental or economic value through the way they operate and engage with others.

This could include supporting local people, improving wellbeing, working with local suppliers or delivering meaningful community initiatives that make a positive difference in Tendring.

Help shine a spotlight on businesses making a real impact by nominating them for this award! 👇

tendring4growth.com/awards

With special thanks our Social Value sponsor, Rose Builders

Tendring District Council

05/06/2026

Free business support for those based in Tendring and beyond 👇

02/06/2026

Nominations close 21 June!

Submit yours using the link in the comments 👇

Less than 3 weeks to go… have you submitted your nomination?

If there’s a business, team or individual in Tendring that’s impressed you over the past year, now is your chance to recognise them by nominating them for the 2026 Tendring4Growth Business Awards!

Don’t assume someone else will do it, your nomination matters!

Submit yours today at tendring4growth.com/awards 📲

Tendring4Growth

02/06/2026

Last chance to enter and get a FREE exhibition stand opportunity for your business!

Apply before Friday and get a free exhibition stand at the 2026 Festival of Business - as well as 1 year membership to the Essex Chambers of Commerce!

Competition closes at 12pm on Friday - enter now! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=TzK0qFwVFUKg8X7YzJqZL2_DRcAmOQhCmKgeeRyEFvRUNktPRTU2UVJXTTcyTEZSV1VHR0FXTVc2Ni4u&route=shorturl&utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

02/06/2026

Join us to discover how DISC behavior profiling can impact how you manage your business 📑

👉Monday 22 June at Clacton Town Hall
👉9:30am - 11:30am

and HR Prime are excited to bring you this interactive session to discuss how DISC behavior profiling can impact how you manage your business!

We will be exploring:

- Different personality and behaviour types
- How to identify your own and others type
- How your style can adapt to situations
- How understanding behaviour can help with communication, relationships and leadership

Follow the link in the comments to book your spot at this workshop 👇

01/06/2026

Professional services businesses play a vital role in helping others succeed 📊

The Outstanding Consultancy Services Award recognises businesses delivering expert advice, strong client relationships and excellent outcomes across a wide range of sectors.

If you know a consultancy that operates with integrity and high standards, show your support by nominating them.

Submit your nomination here 👇
tendring4growth.com/awards

If you would be interesting in sponsoring this award, please contact us for more information by emailing [email protected]

Tendring District Council

31/05/2026

Small Business Week starts tomorrow! Register your business by the end of the day⏳

This is a national campaign to encourage people to support small businesses, and we're proud to support the campaign and want to make sure businesses across Tendring are part of it.

If you run a small business, you can register for free and get access to the campaign toolkit, promotional resources and the official UK Small Business Week Map.

Use the week to promote your business, run an offer, contact customers and make some noise locally.

Register free here: UKSmallBusinessWeek.co.uk

29/05/2026

Do you know a young person under 30 making a big impact in the business world? ⭐

This award celebrates ambition, leadership and potential in young people, whether they’re building their own business, developing a side hustle or idea, or making a meaningful contribution within an organisation.

If they’re driven, forward‑thinking and passionate about what they do, this is their moment to be recognised.

Submit your nomination at tendring4growth.com/awards 📲

With special thanks to our Young Businessperson of the Year sponsor, Colchester Institute

Tendring District Council

28/05/2026

Small Business Week is coming, and you can register your business for free!

From 1 to 7 June, Small Business Week will encourage people across the UK to support small businesses and we want businesses right here in Tendring to benefit.

If you run a small business, you can register for free and use the week to promote your business, contact your customers, run an offer and encourage more people to buy from you.

When you register, you’ll get access to the Small Business Week toolkit, including promotional resources, digital collateral and practical ideas to help you make the most of the week.

Your business can also be listed on the official UK Small Business Week Map, so people who want to support small businesses can find businesses taking part.

This is a national movement, but it’s also a local opportunity! It’s free to register and takes less than a minute.

Register here: UKSmallBusinessWeek.co.uk

But hurry! Registration closes Sunday 31st May.

Stand alongside thousands of independent businesses across Britain and be visibly recognised as part of the country's small business economy.