Sponsored by Tungsten Developments Ltd, this popular lunchtime event was a fantastic opportunity for our attendees to hear directly from Freeport East and their associates on the exciting upcoming developments in the region.
Freeport East is one of 12 freeports in the United Kingdom and the second freeport in the county. Encompassing parts of Essex and Suffolk, Freeport East covers a thousand square kilometres stretching from Felixstowe to Harwich, through Clacton, Jaywick, and Colchester.
Attendees with a background in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, logistics, life sciences and agri/food tech sectors were welcomed by Essex Chambers of Commerce CEO, Denise Rossiter for an informative afternoon connecting with potential suppliers, customers, and future business partners.
Gathered guests heard from Steven Wilson, Head of Innovation, Business Engagement & Inward Investment at Freeport East as he explained the freeports role to develop and support innovation. Offering unique investment opportunities, a major trading gateway, and Green Energy Hub, there are so many exciting opportunities for businesses looking to expand and flourish in the north of Essex.
We were joined by Luke Davenport, Associate Development Director, from event sponsors, Tungsten Developments Ltd, Mike Wilson, Associate Director, at Savills, and Dan Harness, Director at Harwin Property Consultants. They talked to attendees about the progress and prospects on the Centurion Park development at Horsley Cross as it nears completion at the end of 2024.
Allison Mitchell, Innovation & Growth Specialist at Innovate UK ended the speaker session before guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and networking. Allison discussed the various support and initiatives that Innovate UK offer to businesses looking to transform ambitious ideas into real-world solutions.
At the Chambers we are dedicated to bringing together the Essex business community with organisations that promote innovation and opportunity in our region. With a new budget looming and investment uncertainty a reality for many businesses, events like this are so important to showcase just what’s available to help organisations prosper.
Thank you to all those who participated in and attended this event. We are already looking forward to our next networking event at London Southend Airport on Thursday 24th October. Visit our Events page to book your place and see what else we have coming up in our events calendar.
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