Southend’s flagship business event for 2026, shining a spotlight on our city’s strengths and supporting growth across all sectors.

The Southend Business Show will bring together hundreds of local businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and public‑sector partners for a day of networking, workshops, and businesses from across the city exhibiting under one roof.

It will be one of Southend’s flagship business events for 2026, shining a spotlight on our city’s strengths and supporting growth across all sectors.

This is open to residents and businesses, so why not pop along and join us.

Organised by Southend-on-Sea City Council - Business-on-Sea

Sponsored by: -

Muddy Wood Projects Ltd is your go to for all your Construction, Maintenance, Refurbishment and Fire Door Safety requirements. Regardless of your building, we can help you with all your requirements. Muddy Wood Projects Ltd excels in professional project management, paying meticulous attention to every aspect of your project.

Surgical Holdings (part of the Stille AB group) is a Southend-on-Sea–based manufacturer and repair specialist of high-quality surgical instruments and orthopaedic products. Employing around 60 people locally, the company blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to support hospitals across the region and beyond.

BTMK - Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 for the third consecutive year, BTMK is a leading Essex law firm delivering complete legal support for individuals, families and businesses. From personal and property matters to private client and high-value commercial work, BTMK's trusted advisers are with you at every stage — from your first home to your most complex corporate transaction.

Formara is Southend-on-Sea's oldest continuously operating print company. We offer a wide range of print products and print marketing services including direct mail, print and packaging design, email campaigns, graphic and logo design, and full brand development, with over 50 years of industry expertise

Dedman Gray For over 40 years, Dedman Gray have been one of the leading auctioneers and commercial agents in the Essex area, offering a wide range of services to buyers and sellers. This includes 6 large regional property auctions, including both residential and commercial properties, land and a selection of investment properties. Auction is now a very popular method for active purchasers.

Azets We combine specialist expertise, progressive technology, and international scale to provide trusted accountancy and business advisory services locally, including our dedicated team of professionals in Southend-on-Sea. Your goals, our people, a fresh mindset – solving problems so you can confidently focus on what you do best.

Supported by-

Freedom Leisure Centre, Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4FA

We are pleased to announce that catering will be available on the day of the event, so please be sure to give it a try. Food and refreshments will be provided by Freedom Leisure Centre Café and Steel Smoking and 1942 Streetfood, offering a great selection for attendees to enjoy throughout the day.

11am to 11.30am Join Sales Geek, Lisa Ansell who will be delivering a workshop on “Stand out from the crowd’

The USP myth

How to identify and communicate your differentiation

Marketing yourself authentically

Engaging your audience with clarity

12pm to 2pm join Networking Essex with Aaron Desmond

Are you a Southend business that would like to exhibit? Contact us for further information mailto:economicd@southend.gov.uk

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