Business support and networks

Local business support

Aspire NN - Represents and supports the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector in North Northamptonshire.

Business Buzz Northamptonshire - Face-to-face drop-in sessions to catch up with the local business community in Northamptonshire.

Business IP Centre Northamptonshire - Supports new and existing business owners who need advice on protecting intellectual property or are ready to take the next step on their business journey.

The Federation of Small Businesses - Helps smaller businesses achieve their ambitions by offering its members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.

The Growth Hub - Free business advice and guidance across the South East Midlands. A multipurpose, multifunctional hub that goes above and beyond for all businesses, regardless of their size, industry or stage along their journey to success. Their work is focused on three core areas - business support, funding and grants, and resource provision

Love Corby - Offers a service to local businesses and tourism attractions to promote your businesses via their website, networking events and social media.

Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce - Represents around 1,000 Northamptonshire businesses and is part of a worldwide network.

It is one of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Accredited Chambers and has been specifically designed to help small and medium-sized businesses to make the most of their potential.

Northamptonshire Manufacturing Alliance - Hub for connecting, collaborating and innovating across the region. 

NNBN - Helps businesses in the North Northamptonshire build and grow. The membership is open to businesses, organisations, charities, and families who are based in or provide services to North Northamptonshire.

North Northants Social Enterprise Network - Connects, supports and promotes social enterprises, they are a peer-led network of local social enterprise leaders keen to see social enterprise thrive in the county.

The University of Northampton - Supports businesses, whether an SME, charity or multinational, offerin tailored support to help them overcome challenges, grow, and innovate. Business support services include:

• continuing professional development and short courses
• recruitment
• apprenticeships
• research and development
• industry forums
• specialist facilities and event spaces

Wellingborough & North Northants Chamber of Commerce - Works closely with local government, politicians, MPs and central government. They monitor local issues, collecting data that has a direct impact on chamber members and their business activities and, where required, lobbies those who can make or assist in decisions that might help resolve any issues or provide strategies for growth.

Your Business Matters - Helps support business opportunities, create strategic business partnerships and generate sustainable revenue via membership networking and connection building groups. Provide individual strategic consultations with business owners. Open to start up and established businesses and those in employed positions.

Last updated 08 January 2026