The new NNBN Digital publication and NNBN App focussing on North Northamptonshire will be on display at the Merged Futures 4 event next month when technology will be at the forefront of the annual tech innovation showcase.Experts from emerging technologies will be showcasing the great work taking place in Northamptonshire and beyond as the fourth annual event takes place at the University of Northampton.Featured at Merged Futures 4 this year will be a whole range of exhibitors including Starship Robots, Voi Technology, Smart Octopus Voice Agency, CityFibre plus lots more as well as the new NNBN Digital publication and App.NNBN...

23 May, 2022

We're delighted to have joined the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce as a Member.A Chamber of Commerce for Northamptonshire was founded in 1917 in response to the concerns of boot and shoe manufacturers over exports during the first world war.Since then Chamber membership has grown significantly and now represents around 1,000 Northamptonshire businesses - who employ over one third of the county’s workforce. We enjoy the enviable reputation of being the largest business support agency in the county.The Chamber is further enhanced by being part of a worldwide network and is one of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Accredited Chambers...

19 April, 2022

The team at Northamptonshire Health Charity launched their inaugural Superhero family fun run at Wicksteed Park this week.  Charity staff dressed in capes and masks, and were welcomed by Wicky Bear to promote their exciting new event which is taking part on Sunday 3 July at the local theme park and gardens.Northamptonshire Health Charity is the independent charity supporting three local NHS Trusts in Northamptonshire by funding projects and initiatives above and beyond what the NHS provides. The charity’s mission is to enhance patient care and experience and support NHS staff wellbeing.The fun run is open to all ages and...

07 April, 2022

This Friday sees the first radio show dedicated to business for the North Northamptonshire business community.The show, which will be aired on Rushden based Beat Route Radio, will be hosted by Ian Griffiths where he will be chatting to NNBN Director Simon Cox for an hour live on air talking business and what’s happening locally.In the first of a series of monthly shows, local businesses will be able to tune in to listen to local business news, support available for businesses, up and coming business events and business tips and ideas across an hour.NNBN Director Simon Cox said “It’s key...

18 March, 2022

NNBN have been unveiled as a new sponsor of Desborough based racing team Roger Owens Racing.Unveiled on Friday at the series media day at Donnington Park, the NNBN logo will proudly be featured on the front wings of Roger’s car as he kicks off his racing calendar on 23rd April at Cadwell Park.Joining the “off track” team is also Millard Signs & Graphics, who have helped wrap the car ahead of the season and Meschi Consultants who have extended their sponsoring for the third year running.Roger will be competing in the Hyundai Coupe Cup which consists of seven rounds across...

13 March, 2022

Over 100 people attended the official launch of the NNBN as the new and exciting business membership organisation for North Northamptonshire was unveiled.Founding Members joined the event at the beautiful Chester House Estate where attendees heard from the visionaries behind the new organisation, Simon Cox and Marie Baker, about their story behind the NNBN, why they introduced the NNBN to the area and the membership benefits.Superbly hosted by Jessica Pilkington from Pilkington Communications, attendees, ranging from local businesses, business support organisations, charities, town councils, community groups and Executive Members of North Northamptonshire Council also heard from the supporters of the...

03 March, 2022

NNBN Director Simon Cox was named as a Volunteer Champion this week at the National Recognition Event by the Federation of Small Businesses.More than 300 FSB staff and volunteers from across the UK came together virtually in February 2022 to celebrate their contribution and show that they are #ProudToBeFSB.Leading small business owners from across the UK who volunteer to support the wider SME community through the UK’s biggest business representation group have been recognised at a high-profile national event.The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) provides opportunities for its members to volunteer to play a key role in giving a big voice to the...

09 February, 2022

The global pandemic has taught us that wheels can keep turning with the use of Zoom and technology. Nothing was worse than being disengaged with people and not communicating with our fellow business network contacts during the pandemic and we should be grateful for the visionaries that created Zoom and other online platforms which allowed us to continue our networking online.Networking online is different to networking offline and face to face and here are our tips for networking online to help you either adjust, sharpen up on your existing networking skills or learn something new.1) IF YOU BOOK IN, ATTEND! It...

30 January, 2022

One of the biggest costs a business can pay without realising revolve around Business Rates, but what some businesses don’t know or realise is you may not have to pay them!I learned this when I started our family run embroidery business back in 2009. We were so excited about launching the business that we didn’t think or consider about business rates and when we received a telephone call from the local authority asking us whether we had registered for small business rates.At first, my heart sank as I knew this would be an additional cost until we learned about Small...

30 January, 2022