Loughborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce is a thriving active organisation comprising of many businesses of every size from small retailers to international companies.

The Chamber plays a major role in assisting in the growth of the economy, and often acts as a facilitator to ensure long term sustainable economic growth in Leicestershire

The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms

LATI is a networking and support organisation for technology and knowledge based organisations and individuals with innovative ideas. Whilst originally it was set up just for companies in Charnwood and Loughborough University, it has now been given the remit to cover the whole county. Therefore all three universities are involved and any company in Leicestershire may join. It organises visits to view developments in a wide range of fields - see web site for more details.

Loughborough Enterprise Club (LEC) is a free networking and support organisation aimed at encouraging innovation and growth in the region

A link to some of the local Creative Industries networks

The CBI's mission is to help create and sustain the conditions in which businesses in the United Kingdom can compete and prosper for the benefit of all.

As a worldwide association of members, the Institute of Directors provides a network that reaches into every corner of the business community.

Whether you're just starting out, or you're several years down the line, East Midlands Incubation Network can put you in touch with relevant expertise to help your venture succeed

UK Trade & Investment East Midlands is a government organisation dedicated to helping companies in the East Midlands achieve their full international business potential.

We run events, provide export advice and have access to skilled network of international trade advisors not just in the UK, but overseas and are dedicated to assisting companies generate new business overseas, whether they are new to exporting or not.

The East Midlands International Trade Association is an independent association established to promote international expertise amongst the region's businesses

The LeicestHERday Trust is an umbrella organisation formed to give an equal voice

to all women and enhance the community at large by enhancing women's life experiences.

CaSE-da stands for Co-operative and Social Enterprise Development Agency (formerly known as LCCDA; Leicester & County Co-operative Development Agency). Charnwood Borough Council works with CaSE-da to administer social enterprise grants within the Borough.

CaSE-da is itself a co-operative and all its advisers are members of the Institute of Business Advisers. It has been helping local people to set up social enterprises and other forms of democratic business since 1982 and is now associated with over 120 social enterprises across the region.

Social Enterprise East Midlands (SEEM) was created by the social enterprise sector and key partners in the East Midlands to make sure that social enterprise in the region flourishes and grows.