Navigating success in the City with Southchurch and Leigh Business Expos

August 21, 2024

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the dates for this year’s Business Expos in the City.

Following the success of the Southchurch Business Expo in 2023, the council’s economic development team have organised another two expos set to take place later in the year, in both Southchurch and Leigh-on-Sea.

Both expos look to create a business support marketplace, offering guidance to both new and established businesses. Young entrepreneurs and potential traders can receive advice on setting up their own ventures, while showcasing businesses will have the chance to promote job opportunities within their organisations. Additionally, the events will spotlight the wide range of services and products available across the City.

The Southchurch Business Expo is partnered with Project Southchurch and sponsored by Amber Mortgage Solutions. The event will take place on Thursday 5 September between 8am and 12pm at Southend Christian Fellowship, 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PT.

The Leigh-on-Sea Expo is partnered with Leigh-on-Sea.com and will take place on Wednesday 23 October between 8am and 12pm at Saint Margaret's Church, Lime Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3PA.

Councillor Matt Dent, cabinet member for culture, tourism, and business, said: “I’m thrilled to see Southchurch Business Expo return, and its expansion into Leigh-on-Sea. These events provide an excellent opportunity for local businesses, professionals and residents to come together, showcasing Southchurch and Leigh-on-Sea as vibrant places to work and live.

"I would like to thank the economic development team for organising and supporting the projects, which received extremely positive feedback from previous events. I would also like to thank Project Southchurch for all their work making last year's expo such a success, laying the groundwork for a bigger, better 2024. It is particularly encouraging as it shows the continued growth and success of our local enterprises here in our City."

To book the Southchurch Expo visit: Southchurch Business Expo Tickets, Thu, Sep 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite

To book the Leigh-on-Sea Expo visit: Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo Tickets, Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite