Below you will find a list of key organisations, campaigns and events in Northamptonshire. Do you think we have missed one? Please email us on hello@nnbn.co.uk
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NNBN
Proven support for businesses, charities and organisations across Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce
The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce sits at the heart of a unique network of businesses stretching across the whole county. Collectively our members employ in the region of one third of the entire county’s workforce which makes us one of the largest business support organisations in the region.
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
As part of the British Library National Network the Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire is leading a revolution by inspiring a thriving community of new and existing business owners. It is free to join and open to everyone. And it is transforming the way ideas grow into successful businesses.
Digital Northants
Digital Northants is a collaboration between local digital businesses, the University of Northampton and local councils designed to support digital innovation in Northamptonshire.
Discover Northamptonshire
We are a sustainable and engaging culture, tourism and heritage organisation. Our goal is to shine a light on the outstanding assets we have within Northamptonshire, whilst protecting and preserving our heritage and culture for future generations.
Armed Forces Covenant Northamptonshire
The Northamptonshire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership provides support to members of the Armed Forces Community across the county. The partnership is made up of local and national charities and organisations who provide advice and guidance to veterans, serving personnel and their families. This includes support to reservists, and engagement with local cadets. The partnership aim to promote the commitment of the Armed Forces Covenant, and encourage businesses across Northamptonshire to make their own pledges under the Covenant, in support of those within the defence community.
Northants B Corp Community
We are a growing community of B Corp Certified businesses and B Corp Specialists with a sole focus to grow the B Corp movement within Northamptonshire. Our team can help provide you with the advice and steps to help you kick-start your B Corp journey.
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Love Corby
Love Corby is an online portal supported by a not for profit consortium of Corby businesses to promote Corby and the surrounding areas.
North Northamptonshire Council Business Support
Business support from North Northamptonshire Council.
North Northants Social Enterprise Network
We are here to CONNECT, SUPPORT and PROMOTE social enterprises across North Northamptonshire – Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, East Northants and the surrounding area.
NN Business Support
North Northamptonshire Council’s business support programme for all businesses and entrepreneurs based in North Northamptonshire.
North Northamptonshire’s Hi Street! Campaign
North Northamptonshire is home to many small towns which make great destinations for shopping, socialising, eating out and treating yourself.
Oundle Business Association
Our vision is that the Association shall strive to care for the interests of the community and the commercial wellbeing of the Town of Oundle and its surrounding villages. We aim to do this by looking after the interests of our members, encouraging trade between member businesses and seeking inward investment to The Town.
Wellingborough & East Northants Chamber of Commerce
The Wellingborough & East Northants Chamber of Commerce was founded over 75 years ago and was formed to represent the interests and aspirations of local businesses. In 2019 the Chamber expanded to include East Northamptonshire, including Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Raunds, Rushden and Thrapston.
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
West Northamptonshire Council Business Support
Business support from West Northamptonshire Council.
West Northamptonshire Social Enterprise Towns
Our Vision is to be a centre of excellence in social enterprise, to be a voice for the growth of West Northamptonshire’s vibrant, existing social enterprise sector and an advocate of the positive social, economic, environmental and cultural impact it makes.
Brackmills BID (Business Improvement District)
Brackmills Industrial Estate is the premier business and logistics park in the country.
Northampton BID (Business Improvement District)
In March 2021, businesses voted YES to renewing the BID for five more years until 2026.
Northampton Town Centre businesses voted YES to becoming a Business Improvement District (BID) in 2011, and in October 2015 and March 2021 businesses voted YES to renewing the BID.
Northampton Forward
Formed in 2019 Northampton Forward is a public and private sector partnership established with two aims:
- to co-ordinate and drive forward the regeneration and economic growth within Northampton
- establish and deliver the strategic vision for Northampton Town Centre
It is made up of key partners across the town who all share the same vision.
Silverstone Technology Cluster
The Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) was founded to help companies in and around Silverstone make money, increase their profits and grow. We are not-for-profit, industry and technology agnostic and – through our members – we increase the value of the local economy.
BUSINESS AWARDS
NNBN Awards
Recognising and celebrating the innovative, hard working and enterprising businesses, charities and organisations within Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire Business Awards
The Northamptonshire Business Awards recognise and celebrate the very best in Northamptonshire business.
These prestigious awards are open to all businesses across the region and are presented to businesses that have clearly demonstrated all-round business excellence in a range of areas.
Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards
The Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards recognise exceptional businesses and business people, from global companies based locally to exciting new ventures on the up.
Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards
A celebration and recognition of excellence within Northamptonshire’s food and drink sector.
Northamptonshire Logistics Awards
The Northamptonshire Logistics Awards were created to celebrate the success of everyone, at every level working in a key sector in the county, and bringing together that celebration into one event.
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
Enterprise Nation
Enterprise Nation exists to shortcut your route to trusted business support.
Federation of Small Businesses
We offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.