East Durham Business Network was launched in 2021 with an aim to drive regional economic growth and foster business collaboration. It succeeds the former Peterlee and Seaham Business Park groups, expanding its reach to engage with businesses and organisations across a much broader geographical span to include Durham City and the surrounding central areas.
The network has built a strong reputation for its support of local businesses and contribution to regional supply chain development. Its high-quality networking events and the flagship East Durham Business magazine, published quarterly and distributed throughout the region, are key pillars of its success.
The magazine offers a range of attractive sponsorship and advertising opportunities, enabling businesses to showcase their products and services to a broad and diverse audience. It is supported by a dedicated website, https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/, a fortnightly email newsletter and an active presence across social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Events and membership are open to, but not exclusively, businesses and organisations in East and Central Durham and the surrounding areas. Meetings are held quarterly at various venues across Seaham, Peterlee and Durham and consistently attract strong attendance. To view upcoming events and reserve your place, please visit: https://www.businessdurham.co.uk/regional-business-events
The network is chaired by Seaham-based entrepreneurs Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon, co-directors of commercial property firm Clearwater Developments. They are supported by Leanne Fawcett, Managing Director of communications agency LEC, along with Michelle Mann and Guy Bashford from Business Durham.
Key contacts:
Leanne Fawcett – 07824 631950 / leanne@lecc.co.uk
Michelle Mann – 07388 859118 / michelle.mann@durham.gov.uk