Experience the Essex Growth Board before membership opens.

Spend one morning experiencing what it's like to have your own business board. Bring your biggest business challenge.

You'll leave with practical advice from ambitious business owners and experienced growth specialists.

If you find it valuable, you'll have the opportunity to apply to become one of just 20 Founding Members of the Essex Growth Board.

Who should attend?

This event is designed for ambitious Essex business owners who:

• Lead a growing business.

• Want external challenge, not just encouragement.

• Make strategic decisions that affect the future of their company.

• Believe they can grow further with the right people around them.

• Are open to becoming a Founding Member of the Essex Growth Board.

This event is not designed for suppliers looking to sell, professional networkers or businesses seeking a traditional networking breakfast.

What you’ll experience.

• Watch a live Growth Board solve a real business challenge.

• Put one of your own strategic challenges before experienced business owners.

• Leave with practical ideas you can implement immediately.

• Decide whether the Essex Growth Board is right for your business.

Is this worth my time?

If you attend, you will leave with:

• Fresh perspectives on a genuine business challenge.

• Practical ideas from experienced business owners.

• New strategic connections with ambitious peers.

• A clearer understanding of whether the Essex Growth Board could accelerate your business.

Practicalities

• Venue: The Chelmsford Club, 108 New London Road, CM2 0RG

• Date: Friday 18th September 2026

• Event timings: 09:00 to 13:00