East of England Development Agency
With a vision 'to make the East of England a world-class economy, renowned
for its knowledge base, the creativity and enterprise of its people and
the quality of life of all who live and work here' EEDA is the Regional
Development Agency for the East www.eeda.org.uk.
East of England Observatory
Regional research and intelligence facility www.eastofenglandobservatory.org.uk
Thames Gateway South Essex
Priority regeneration partnership with the overriding aim to provide
an improved quality of life for all the people of South Essex and to allow
the area to participate, via the Thames Gateway initiative, in the prosperity
of the wider South East and East of England. www.tgessex.co.uk
The Academy of Logistics & Transport.
Key Business Forum project to create a world class skills and support
institution for the logistics industry. www.academy-logistics-transport.co.uk
The Thurrock Learning Partnership.
Inclusive local education group working together to widen participation
and raise achievement. www.thurrocklearningpartnership.org.uk
Gateway to London.
Dedicated inward investment and business support agency for the Thames
Gateway. www.gtlon.co.uk
Manufacturing Advisory Service.
Integrated Governmental Support Service open to all manufacturing firms.
www.manufacturingadvice.org.uk
WayMark Essex.
Free advice service for rural firms in Essex. www.waymark-essex.org
The Department of Trade & Industry.
Government Department dedicated to business competitiveness and wealth
generation. www.dti.gov.uk
Centre for Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence.
Groundbreaking vocational university and leading business support centre
of excellence. www.ceme.co.uk
Gateway to Industry.
Agency supplying grants to businesses for training and promoting
careers in industry. www.gti-online.co.uk
Business Link for Essex.
Support organisation dedicated to developing Essex businesses.
www.bl4e.co.uk
Office of National Statistics.
Comprehensive and user-friendly data resource including economic,
demographic, social and neighbourhood statistics. www.statistics.gov.uk
ReMaDe Essex.
Project to create new markets and secondary uses for recycled
materials. www.remadeessex.org.uk
Freight on Rail.
Partnership dedicated to shifting freight transport to rail,
thereby creating a more sustainable distribution system. www.freightonrail.org.uk
Environmental Technologies.
Extensive information on European Commission assistance to develop
environmental technologies. www.europa.eu.int/comm/environment/etap
ENDS Report.
The UK's leading journal of environmental policy and business,
including a comprehensive database of UK legislation, consultation papers,
reports and guidance. www.endsreport.com
Essex in Boom!
Initiative dedicated to celebrating entrepreneurial success in
Essex and overcoming hurdles to small business development.
Shaping Thurrock.
Local Strategic Partnership dedicated to furthering the Community
Strategy, ASPIRE. www.thurrock-community.org.uk/lsp
Thurrock Local Enterprise Agency.
Leading support agency offering a wide range of expert advice
to new start-ups and small firms.
Business Forum Member Stars on the Discovery Channel.
The Discovery Channel have featured local company Shields Environmental
who offer an innovative solution for the reuse and recycling of mobile
phones.
www.exn.ca/dailyplanet/view.asp?date=2/20/2003 (click 'new life for your
cell phone').
WEEE & RoHS Guidance.
The latest DTI information on new legislation on recycling of
commercial materials. www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/weee.