Tendring4Growth Business Fortnight 2025

Tendring4Growth Business Fortnight 2025: A Celebration of Enterprise and Innovation

From 22 September to 2 October, Tendring District Council hosted the Tendring4Growth Business Fortnight, which was a vibrant programme of free events designed to support and celebrate local enterprise.

Events ranged from practical workshops and expert panels to networking sessions and showcases, including:

• Working with Tendring District Council – helping businesses understand procurement and public sector opportunities.
• The AI Effect – exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming creativity, culture and tourism.
• Writing Successful Bids and Grant Applications – offering hands-on advice for securing funding.
• Tendring Jobs & Skills Fair – connecting job seekers with employers and training providers.
• Supporting Start-ups in Tendring – celebrating local founders and offering mentoring and funding support.
• Young Businessperson Event – inspiring talks and networking for emerging entrepreneurs.
• Building Tomorrow’s Town Centres – a panel discussion on revitalising high streets and local centres.

Each event was designed to spark ideas, build connections, and strengthen Tendring’s business community. The fortnight closed with the Tendring4Growth Business Awards at the Princes Theatre, where finalists, sponsors and community leaders gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements across ten categories:

Headline Sponsor’s Award – Clacton Pier (sponsored by Colbea)
Runner-up: Amobox Ltd

Commitment to the Community – Sandy’s Farm (sponsored by KAT Marketing)
Runner-up: All Dolled Up Beauty Academy Ltd

Creative Champion – Amobox Ltd (sponsored by Esign)
Runner-up: Black Cactus Studio

Environmental Impact – Carbon Numbers Ltd (sponsored by Galloper Wind Farm)
Runner-up: Blue Garden Café

Health and Wellbeing Champion – Health Talks (sponsored by Colchester Institute)
Runner-up: Essex Menopause Coach

Leisure and Hospitality – EastCoast5 (sponsored by Surya Hotels)
Runner-up: Arts Trust Productions

Retailer of the Year 2025 – Unique Antique Shop UK (sponsored by North Essex Economic Board)
Runner-up: Kelly’s

Team of the Year 2025 – Weeley Veterinary Centre Ltd (sponsored by Backing Essex Business)
Runner-up: Brightlingsea Regent FC

Tradesperson of the Year 2025 – Stately Home Developments Ltd (sponsored by Rose Builders)
Finalist: B.R Groundworks & Construction

Young Businessperson of the Year 2025 – Rebecca Gooding (sponsored by Pickering Group)
Runners-up: Katie Finch, Liam Sanderson

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Colbea for their support as headline sponsor of the Tendring4Growth Business Awards 2025.
Grateful thanks also to Essex County Council for their generous donation towards the event.