Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
Who We Are
Who We're Not
Who We're Not
Business East is a partnership network designed for businesses that want more than a directory, more than occasional networking and more than passive representation.
We are a modern membership community for enterprises that need sharper connections, stronger advocacy and practical support that reflects the realities of business today.
Span
Business East is a partnership network designed for businesses that want more than a directory, more than occasional networking and more than passive representation.
We are a modern membership community for enterprises that need sharper connections, stronger advocacy and practical support that reflects the realities of business today.
Spanning inner and outer East London from City Fringe to the west Essex borders, Business East serves a region of exceptional economic potential: one shaped by innovation, skills, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and incredible international connectivity.
East London is one of the Capital’s most important and fastest growing business, regeneration & inward investment zones.
It's a major growth area with substantial business density, investment ambition and nationally significant economic potential.
Seven boroughs sit side-by-side on maps.
Seven boroughs share common beliefs.
Each shares a singular determination for growth.
We're bringing these ecosystems together to bolster existing and grow new networks that create impact and stimulates that growth.
BUSINESS EAST IS OPPORTUNITY
Who We're Not
Who We're Not
Who We're Not
We’re not here to replace current networks; we’re here to connect them and help build them.
We’ll bring existing membership bodies, local commerce groups, federations and institutes and real and virtual networking organisations together.
Working together adds collective weight behind local growth initiatives with regional voice, exposure a
We’re not here to replace current networks; we’re here to connect them and help build them.
We’ll bring existing membership bodies, local commerce groups, federations and institutes and real and virtual networking organisations together.
Working together adds collective weight behind local growth initiatives with regional voice, exposure and inclusive collaboration.
The UK is blessed - and occasionally cursed - with ever-changing political and administrative borders. But business ignores borders.
We’ll always advocate localism. We're here to support local initiatives that do that.
But we’re mindful there are important, influential cross-border issues and opportunities that might hinder or help business that need to be addressed.
With our support and our determination to collaborate across all sectors and with businesses at any stage in their growth journey, we know we can make a difference through genuine partnership working...and not just social membership.
And we will always champion "everyday enterprises"... those non-tech, owner-operator-led businesses run by local people for local people that have limited resources...but the same big ambitions as those that make the headlines or drive quick-win results.
We'll support local neighbourhood business engagement, borough-wide business aspiration and regional placemaking that generates truly inclusive growth.
We need to bring business across the RIGHT side of London to the fore.
AND NOW IS THE TIME.
What We'll Be
Who We're Not
What We'll Be
We're bringing East London business closer together.
We're creating a huge corridor of untapped opportunity running down the eastern side of our Capital.
We will be an umbrella leadership network that provides potential for commercial growth and regional pride.
We will bring enterprises and organisations north of the river and east of the
We're bringing East London business closer together.
We're creating a huge corridor of untapped opportunity running down the eastern side of our Capital.
We will be an umbrella leadership network that provides potential for commercial growth and regional pride.
We will bring enterprises and organisations north of the river and east of the City of London together through stronger networks, practical collaborations and credible collective advocacy — helping our members grow while contributing to the wider strength of one of the UK’s most dynamic of economic zones.
We’ll connect local enterprises with the regionally influential and hyper-active “anchor institutions”, those that make up the smaller number of our incredible ¼-millon plus freelance, micro and SME dominant and dynamic business community.
We'll bring sectors & industries together and broker collaborations with others.
We'll design, deliver, manage and partner with others to provide solutions that create social, environmental, cultural and economic impact and celebrate success.
We'll act locally, regionally, nationally and internationally to encourage business investment in Business East.
Whilst doing this, we'll support and protect job creation that maintains and grows household incomes, drives local business profitability and showcases and boosts local economies and inclusive growth.
With an ever-growing and innovating international airport, a 21st Century rail network, untapped inward investment sites and an unprecedented passion for business growth opportunities, we'll ensure this exciting part of the UK is better understood, deeply explored and exploited for the benefit of all.
THE FUTURE STARTS TODAY.
The UK's Gateway to Good Growth.
Business East sits perfectly as the gateway into London, the East of England and Europe bringing businesses together for incredible inclusive growth.
Unique untapped urban regeneration, links to global shipping lanes, an exciting City fringe interface and modern rapid transit and road infrastructures connecting commerce to culture and communities....blue-sky thinking done RIGHT!
Partnership & Collaboration
Partnership...not just Membership
Our part of the UK will be built more efficiently and effectively through better collaboration.
Business East is designed not just as a membership body, but a convening platform for the wider network of enterprises, institutions, governments and wide-ranging inclusive growth stakeholders with a shared interest in the success of Business East region.
Business East is for ALL businesses passionate about their own growing success and with a genuine desire to play a role in shaping a stronger and more visible regional economy focussed on dynamic and inclusive business growth.
Our Partners
Our members are a diverse group of businesses, enterprises, institutions and economic development professionals who represent a wide range of industries and sectors and we're proud to have such a strong and supportive business community that's committed to working together for the benefit of all.
By building trusted connections across sectors and geographies, we aim to support a more joined-up regional business environment — one that enables growth, encourages collaboration and creates wider benefit for the communities and economies it serves.
...and that's why we call our Members, Partners!
OUR ROLE IN ADVOCACY
Business East - Why Join Now?
For all stakeholders in all sectors, time is tight, costs rise and investment must show ROI.
Traditional business support networks are under pressure to prove their relevance to global business needs.
Now is the time to turn local economic development into wider economic growth.
NOW IS THE TIME TO SHARE OUR VISION
SPECIAL OFFER : Become a Founding Partner.
For all new Partners joining Business East before 30th November 2026 there will be ZERO JOINING FEES and HALF PRICE MEMBERSHIP and become eligible to take advantage of additional Founder benefits!
Be The First.
Demo Real RoI.
Celebrate Success.
