Welcome!
The city of Southend-on-Sea is proud to be thriving tourist destination, with over 7 million visitors a year, and a vibrant tourist economy. But that's not all we are. In Southend you will find manufacturing, creative, medical tech, digital, education, and construction businesses, and so much more, with a huge appetite for growth and expansion.
The Economic Inclusion team is the point of contact for all Southend businesses, and those interested in becoming a Southend business. If you are looking for business support, skills training, grants and networking opportunities, this website has lots of information for you or do contact us directly.
Email: economicd@southend.gov.uk
Call: 01702 215022
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Latest news
UKSPF Call 2 is now officially launched
If you choose to re-apply for another year of funding, as current providers, you should definitely mention your marvelous achievements to date and the momentum you have gathered during 2022/23.
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Best Festive Business Competition 2023
We would like your business to take part in the Southend Best Festive Business Competition 2023
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South Essex Colleges Group part of the South East Institute of technology (SEIoT) has officially opened its doors
South Essex Colleges Group part of the South East Institute of technology (SEIoT) has officially opened its doors with a grand opening celebration at Thurrock College.
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New Chief Executive approved by Full Council
Colin Ansell has been approved as the council’s new Chief Executive (Full Council, Monday 20 November).