The Suffolk Business Board was established in May 2024 following the integration of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership functions into Suffolk County Council. It comprises representatives from business, education, the voluntary sector and local government.
Business Board members:
Chair: Mark Pendlington
Deputy Chair: Cllr Matthew Hicks, Suffolk County Council
Doug Field, East of England Co-Op
Oliver Paul, Suffolk Food Hall
Lisa Perkins, Tech East
Peter Brady, Orbital Global
Kelly Boosey, Oxford Innovation
Leanne Gittins, LME Recruitment
John Dugmore, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Tom Ball, Ipswich Town Football Club
Hannah Bloom, Suffolk Community Foundation
Paul Ager, Associated British Ports
Marek Hornak, University of Suffolk
Nikos Savvas, Eastern Education Group
Cllr Richard Smith MVO, Suffolk County Council
Cllr Andy Mellen, Mid Suffolk District Council
Cllr Neil MacDonald, Ipswich Borough Council
The second episode in Suffolk Economy’s EPIC Talks series shines a spotlight on the Haverhill EpiCentre.
Sitting at the border between Suffolk, Cambridge and Essex, the EpiCentre places businesses at the centre of a collaborative community of innovators, start-ups, and scale-ups.
The film features Centre Manager Helen Earl, who shares insight into the vision and support that makes the space such a launchpad for growth. We also meet two local innovators:
Together, they show how spaces like EpiCentre provide more than just a workplace — they create connections, opportunities, and the support systems that allow Suffolk’s entrepreneurs to thrive.
EPIC Talks continues to showcase the people, companies and ideas shaping Suffolk’s future economy. Don’t forget to take a look at our video featuring Innovation Labs Stowmarket, and look out for more coming soon.
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