A NETWORKING event helped businesses based in the area make contacts and meet new people.

More than 70 people attended the networking event hosted by the Essex Chambers of Commerce and Maldon District Council at Forrester Park.

The event was opened by Denise Rossiter, the CEO of the Essex Chambers of Commerce and supported by Jack Ellum, the strategic theme lead of prosperity at Maldon District Council and Charlie Fillingham, the chairman of Maldon Sense of Place.

Essex Police chief constable BJ Harrington spoke at the event about the way the force wants to support businesses to prosper safely.

Mr Ellum said “We are pleased to be working with Essex Chambers of Commerce to help support business networking in the Maldon district.

“The chamber provides an important voice for businesses across Essex and we want to make sure local businesses are a part of this.

“We want to create an environment that enables businesses to arrive, survive and thrive in the district.

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“By working in partnership with Sense of Place and bringing local business leaders together, we can enable better communication, access to opportunities, business support and local projects that all support our business community. Events like this are a great opportunity to do this.”

To further support Maldon-based businesses, Maldon District Council and Essex Chambers have three more Big Business Network events planned.

The next event will be held on October 20 at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham. Visit essexchambers.co.uk for more information.