Tendring4Growth

07/09/2026

Starting a business is one thing. Growing it is another. 🚀

Join us for Championing Start-ups in Tendring, an opportunity to hear from local entrepreneurs, discover the support available to growing businesses, and learn more about the organisations helping start-ups succeed across the district.

Whether you're in the early stages of your business journey or looking for inspiration from others who have been there before, this event offers valuable insights, connections and opportunities.

📅 Tuesday 29 September
🕛 1pm - 3pm
📍 Walton and Frinton Yacht Club

Book your free place by heading over to the Tendring4Growth website 📲

04/09/2026

Ever looked at a contract opportunity and thought, "Where do I even start?"

Procurement can open doors to new business opportunities, but understanding the process is often the biggest challenge.

Join us for Procurement from the Beginning and gain practical insights into how procurement works, where opportunities can be found, and how your business can become contract-ready.

📅 Monday 28 September
🕛 10am - 1pm
📍 Clacton Town Hall

Book your free place by heading over to the Tendring4Growth website today 📲

27/08/2026

📢 Tendring4Growth Business Fortnight is back!

We're excited to launch a programme of free events designed to support businesses, entrepreneurs, job seekers and aspiring business owners across Tendring.

📆 28 September - 8 October 2026

Whether you're looking to:

✅ Secure new contracts through procurement opportunities
✅ Start or grow your business
✅ Learn about grants and funding
✅ Improve your content creation and marketing
✅ Develop your HR and management skills
✅ Network with local businesses
✅ Explore employment and training opportunities

There's something for everyone, and all events are free to attend!

View the events by following the link in the comments 👇

Tendring District Council

Access our free skills and training videos and attend workshops designed by industry professionals to help to expand and grow your business acumen.

27/08/2026

We're so excited to announce we will be at the Clacton Airshow on 27th and 28th August.

Come and find us to have your say on upcoming projects and help us shape the future of Clacton!

18/08/2026

🚀 Calling young entrepreneurs aged 16-30!

Have a business idea, side hustle, product, or service you'd like to develop?

We're looking for young people to take part in a brand-new event where you'll have the opportunity to:

✅ Pitch your idea to experienced business professionals
✅ Receive valuable feedback and advice
✅ Ask questions about starting and growing a business
✅ Build your confidence
✅ Showcase and sell your products or services to the public

Whether you have a fully-fledged business, a side hustle, or simply an idea you'd like feedback on, we'd love you to take part!

📍Clacton Leisure Centre
📆 Saturday 3 October 2026
🕙 10am - 1pm

Register your interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/dBRkPq8a2g

Or get in touch with us at [email protected] if you'd prefer to speak to one of the team!

18/08/2026

📢Help shape the future of Clacton Town Centre!

🎨We're developing Clacton Thriving - a culture-led vision for the town centre and would love to hear your thoughts. Which of our ideas do you like, and what do you think is missing?

⛲️Whether it's more outdoor events, seafront parades, public art, or something completely new, your feedback can help shape the future of Clacton.

Take our survey (link in the comments) and have your say!

17/08/2026

🏬 Commercial Units Available at Sunspot!

We're currently seeking tenants for commercial units at Sunspot in Jaywick Sands, ranging from office space to shopfront units, starting from as little as £270.

Tenants benefit from:

• High-speed internet
• 8 hours of meeting room use included
• Free parking
• Modern workspace in a well-connected community hub
• Beach location

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact:

📩 [email protected]
📞 01255 686666

10/08/2026

Dovercourt is evolving, but one thing hasn't changed – the warm welcome waiting for you from local businesses.
The current works are part of a wider programme investing in the town's future, helping to improve the route from the train station, town centre, and seafront.
So if you've spotted the barriers, don't let them put you off. Your favourite local businesses are open and looking forward to seeing you.

10/08/2026

Want to become more familiar with AI? Don't miss this workshop brought to you by Colbea at Sunspot on 8 September!

Unlock AI's potential for your marketing- without loosing your brand's voice.

Join Colbea, led by Mat Parkins for this practical workshop designed for Tendring-based business owners and marketing leaders. You'll discover how to:
👉Save time by integrating AI into your marketing workflow.
👉Create AI-assisted content that sounds like you.
👉Use AI to generate and enhance on brand visuals.
👉Speed up market research with practical actions.

Whether you're new to AI, or already experimenting, you will leave this workshop with practical insight and tools you can use straight away.

📅Tuesday, 8th September 2026
⏰10am-4pm.
📍Sunspot, Jaywick.

To book your place, use the link below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-tools-for-marketing-part-1-tickets-1994799426784?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

27/07/2026

🏆 People's Choice Award Now Closed!

Thank you to everyone who supported this year's People's Choice Award as part of the Tendring4Growth Business Awards 2026.

The People's Choice Award process has now concluded and the results are being verified.

Earlier this month, our judging panel also met to consider the shortlisted entries across this year's award categories, reviewing the many outstanding nominations received from across the district.

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of local businesses, organisations and individuals at the Tendring4Growth Business Awards Ceremony in October, where the winners of all categories will be announced.

Good luck to all nominees and thank you for your continued support of local business across Tendring. 🌟